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Franklin Mars

Welcome to the Marion E. Barnes Career Center.

Virtually every building in the country has some type of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) system hooked up to control the internal temperatures and air quality. Without these complex systems, our homes, offices, schools, stores, and other facilities would be either too hot or too cold, depending on the season. HVAC-R mechanics and installers (aka technicians) are specially trained to install, maintain, and repair these systems to ensure they work properly and without disruption.

Because their skills are needed everywhere, HVACR technicians are always on the go, traveling to work sites where they may have to perform tasks outdoors or in tight spaces. Due to the various hazards associated with the job, such as risk of electrical shocks or pulled muscles from moving heavy equipment, HVACR techs must understand and follow many safety protocols to prevent mishaps.

Being an electrician is a skilled trade that's consistently in demand. When you know how to work with electricity, you can find employment in residential, industrial and commercial fields and specialize in working on different types of electrical equipment.

Students are taught how to Understand the electrical and the HVAC trade and how to find Employment in the trade. Employers such as: SRS, Southern Company, IBEW, IEC, Dominion Energy, Elevator apprenticeship, TRADEUP Careers

This knowledge and their necessary technical skills are taught in the HVACR Electrical training program at the Marion E. Barnes Career Center.

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