Centerville HVACR Mechanic School

HVAC Training Program: Fortis Trade School in near Dayton, Ohio in Centerville

Our HVAC Program

If you enjoy hands-on, technical work and are looking for consistent employment, consider a career in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R). As an HVAC technician, you will earn a stable income to provide for your family while making a positive impact on the places where people live, work, and shop.

Rise to the challenge of keeping your community safe and comfortable with our local HVAC School in Centerville, OH, where you can train here to become an entry-level HVAC technician.

Fortis’s program was designed with your needs in mind, offering you career-readiness and interactive hands-on training. This means you will graduate with the knowledge and skills you need to pursue employment in the in-demand field of HVAC-R.

At our Centerville HVAC-R Mechanic School, you will gain the skills to:

  • Install, repair, and maintain the essential heating and cooling systems that create comfortable conditions in commercial and residential buildings.
  • Complete computerized diagnostics so you can inspect and repair a variety of systems.
  • Problem solve and practice critical thinking through hands-on training that prepares you for real-world scenarios.

Combining classroom time and lab work, our Centerville HVAC-R Mechanic School will train you for entry-level HVAC employment. 

Mike D.

HVAC Program Graduate

"I like to tinker with stuff, so I got into HVAC to work with my hands."

Find success at HVAC-R School in Centerville, OH

Fortis and the city of Centerville both believe in the importance of community impact. Through our HVAC School in Centerville, you can actively serve your community as an HVAC technician by helping the heating and cooling systems inside businesses and residential buildings run smoothly year round.

Centerville is known for its happy, welcoming residents and plentiful volunteer opportunities, making it the ideal location for anyone seeking to help people through an HVAC-R career. You will stay local and learn valuable skills when you enroll in our Centerville HVAC School. 

HVAC technicians are always needed in Centerville due to the city’s bitter cold winters and year round rainfall. There is a high demand for skilled technicians to maintain heating systems that keep residential and commercial buildings warm and comfortable. At Fortis, you will be prepared to meet this demand and serve your community.

Upon completing our HVAC School in Centerville, you will be prepared for hiring opportunities such as:

  • HVAC and air conditioning service providers
  • Licensed general contractors
  • Large companies with maintenance staff

Additionally, many HVAC graduates choose to pursue entrepreneurship, building their own business and working in their local community.

Hear Why Mike D. Pursued His Education at Fortis’s HVAC Mechanic School

Start your career at HVAC-R School in Centerville, OH

During your time at Fortis, you will have access to knowledgeable instructors and a dedicated career services team. They are committed to your success and will help you confidently start your career in the HVAC-R field.

Our Centerville campus is easily accessible from the I-675, I-75, and state routes 48 and 725, making it possible for students to commute from nearby cities. 

Just 8 miles from Dayton, take OH-48 S to Loop Rd. 

From Cincinnati: Take I-75 N for nearly 46 miles. Merge onto I-675 N towards Columbus. Then take exit 4A towards OH-48 S/Centerville.

Programs vary by state and campus. Not all programs are offered at all locations. Contact local campus for accreditation information.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is FORTIS?

    FORTIS is a post-secondary network of colleges and institutes that engages students in a powerful learning and training experience for lifelong growth. With the addition of each new campus, Fortis now offers career-based certificate, diploma and degree-granting programs at more than 40 schools in 15 states.

    FORTIS College and FORTIS Institute campuses prepare students for careers in healthcare, nursing, medical, dental, business, information technology, massage, cosmetology and the skilled trades such as welding and HVAC.FORTIS College Online also offers online learning platforms for a variety of associate degree programs for adults and members of the military community.

  • What are the admission requirements?

    To qualify for admissions, in most cases you must be a high school graduate or its equivalent. All applicants are required to complete a personal information sheet. During a personal interview with our admissions staff, we will review your career goals to help you find the right program to fit your needs.

    Every individual will be given the opportunity to tour the facility, meet with Financial Aid, and enroll in the next available classes. Please contact your local campus Admission advisor for more information on admission requirements.

  • How much does the program cost?

    Tuition varies from program and campus. Speak with an admissions advisor for more details.

  • Is financial aid available?

    You've got obligations and responsibilities already, so financing your education is going to be a real concern. At FORTIS, we understand that. That's why FORTIS helps our students to learn about government and private loans and other financial aid options that are available to those who qualify to help finance the cost of building the foundation for your new career.

    • We work every day with working adults and career changers who have complex financial situations, and get them the information to help them to determine the financing for their education that will work the best for them.
    • We have financial aid offices on every campus so students can continue to find and act on important information they need to continue on their path to success
    • We are flexible and pragmatic in our approach. Our instructors, counselors, professors, and staff understand and will work with you if it becomes difficult to keep up your studies or if you need time off.
  • Does FORTIS help me find a job after graduation?

    At FORTIS, our Career Services professionals are committed to successfully supporting our graduates to secure employment in entry-level positions. Through career development, including professionalism, motivation, resume development, dress for success, interview coaching and the maintenance of ethical standards, we empower our graduates with the skills necessary to approach a job interview ready for success.

    FORTIS operates a Career Services Center at each campus to assist graduates with career placement. FORTIS provides graduate employment assistance. As graduation approaches, students get the opportunity to meet with the Director of Career Services during their last semester to discuss career services available for their individual job search. As a graduate, you will want employment that reflects your skills, training, and allows for professional growth and development. Career Services is committed to helping you find the right fit for you.

  • Is FORTIS accredited?

    If you’re looking for accredited colleges or vocational schools, you have come to the right place! While each campus varies in program offerings, accrediting bodies, and specific programmatic accreditations, all are institutionally accredited! Each of our colleges and institutes are institutionally accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies:

    • Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
    • Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
    • Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)

    See each school's campus page or click on the CONSUMER INFO button on the right to view individual campus or programmatic accreditations.

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