Craig M.
HVAC Program Graduate
Westerville HVAC-R School
HVAC Training Program: Fortis Trade School in near Columbus, Ohio in Westerville
Fortis HVAC Program
Stable career opportunities exist in the field of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) for hard-working individuals who enjoy working with mechanical equipment. If this sounds like you, you could complete your HVAC Certification in Ohio and train to become an entry-level HVAC technician. Upon graduation, you can start earning a stable income while you improve the safety and comfort of your community.
HVAC is a high-growth field with the potential to offer you consistent work plus the satisfaction of knowing you are improving the lives of the people in your community. At Fortis, we help individuals who enjoy challenging, hands-on work launch their HVAC careers.
At our Westerville HVAC-R School, you will develop the necessary practical and problem-solving skills to work in commercial and residential settings across your city. You will graduate from our program with the knowledge and training you need to become an entry-level HVAC technician.
Grow your skill set through our Ohio HVAC Certification
If you have been looking for an HVAC Trade School in the Columbus, Ohio area, you should consider training at Fortis, where we will teach you how to:
- Install, operate, and repair heating and cooling systems that are critical to maintaining a safe and comfortable indoor environment.
- Perform diagnostics that help you evaluate and fix a wide variety of systems.
- Apply problem solving and critical thinking to situations inside and outside of the classroom.
Upon graduation from Fortis, you will be prepared to pursue employment as an entry-level HVAC technician in various residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
"The HVAC field had what I was looking for—a career that is enjoyable and rewarding."
Launch Your Career By Completing Your HVAC Certification in Ohio
As a northeastern suburb of Columbus teeming with natural beauty, Westerville is a special place to call home. The local job market is booming, making Westerville a great option to start a career—especially in an in-demand field like HVAC-R.
There is high demand for trained HVAC technicians, given Westerville’s long, humid summers and freezing, snowy winters. When you complete your HVAC Certification in Ohio, you will graduate with the knowledge and skills to meet this local demand and work in the HVAC industry.
Otterbein University and JP Morgan Chase are major employers in Westerville, and the city is home to 15 Fortune 1000 headquarters.
Beyond Westerville, there could be other employment opportunities at the nearby John Glenn International Airport or in the city of Columbus.
While you are here in Westerville, be sure to take advantage of the many outdoor green spaces, such as Inniswood Metro Gardens or Char-Mar Ridge Preserve.
Our Westerville, Ohio HVAC Certification program will prepare you for hiring opportunities, such as:
- Air conditioning and HVAC service companies
- Licensed general contractors
- Large institutions with maintenance staff, such as Otterbein University
The education you will receive through Fortis’ HVAC Certification in Ohio will prepare you for future employment in the steady, rewarding field of HVAC-R. Our local instructors and career services team are dedicated to your success and will help you launch your career, whether that be working for an existing company or starting your own as an entrepreneur.
Meet Craig M., an HVAC Certification Program Graduate
Experience our Westerville campus, home of our Ohio HVAC Certification
Fortis is an HVAC Trade School in the Columbus, Ohio area that can help you make your HVAC career goals a reality. Our Westerville campus is approximately 20 minutes outside of Columbus and convenient for students from Easton, New Albany, and Worthington.
From Westerville: Take OH-3 S/N. State St. before exiting at S. Sunbury Rd. in Blendon Township. Take exit 30 from 1-270 S and use S. Sunbury Rd. to reach our campus on Executive Pkwy.
From Downtown Columbus: Take I-670 E before exiting at S. Sunbury Rd. in Blendon Township. Take exit 33 from 1-270 N and use S. Sunbury Rd. to reach our campus on Executive Pkwy.
Programs vary by state and campus. Not all programs are offered at all locations. Contact local campus for accreditation information.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where can I learn more about the career of a HVAC Technician?
To learn more about the field of HVAC-R, we suggest reading several of our blog articles including Four Things HCAVR Techs Love about Their Jobs, The Career Path for HVAC, and Celebrating National HVAC Technicians Day.
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How do I apply to the HVAC program at Fortis?
You can begin the admissions process right now by completing our online Information Request Form or by calling us at 855.436.7847. You will be able to talk with an admissions advisor who can help you.
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What can I expect from my instructors and faculty members?
Our instructors are experienced and knowledgeable professionals who truly care about your success. They not only deliver a comprehensive curriculum, but they may also share stories about their work as HVAC technicians to help students learn more about the career they are preparing to enter.
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Do you offer financial aid?
Most of our programs are eligible for Title IV funding. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. During the admissions process you will meet with a Financial Aid Advisor who can help you.
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What about after I complete the program? Does Fortis offer job placement assistance?
Yes! Our Career Services department works with every student on their job search. We work as a team to empower our graduates with the skills necessary to approach a job interview ready for success.
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