HVAC apprenticeships in Phoenix

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Effective term: Fall 2025. Open enrollment through Maricopa admissions.Community college semester enrollment; no cohort cap published.

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Starting pay

Not publishedNot an apprenticeship; page cites AZ HVAC mechanic average salary $50,420.

Cost to you

Not published16–20 credits at Maricopa in-county tuition (rate not on page).

Prerequisites

Grade of C or better in all program courses.

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Also offers HVAC Commercial Installation & Service Technician (5242-CCL) and HVAC Residential Installation & Service Technician Day (1108-CCT). GateWay is the Maricopa system's trades hub and a related-instruction provider for several registered sponsors.

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗(602) 286-8000

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Not publishedSemester enrollment; length not stated on page.

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Starting pay

Not publishedPage cites HVAC Mechanics and Installers median annual wage $59,846.

Cost to you

Not publishedMaricopa tuition; not listed on page.

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East Valley option; same Maricopa CCL as GateWay's 5241. Program Director David A. Cain, Ph.D.

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗480-461-7000 (program director mobile 928-310-4522)

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Not publishedFor-profit school with frequent start dates; specific dates not on programs page — call (855) 232-1669.

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Starting pay

Not publishedNot an apprenticeship — tuition-paying school.

Cost to you

Not publishedTuition not on programs page (directs to separate tuition planning pages; blocked this session). Historically $15k–$20k range — verify.

Prerequisites

Admissions requirements not on programs page (admissions page blocked this session).

Notes

Refrigeration Technologies = 7 months; also Electro-Mechanical Technologies (10 mo) and AOS Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (15 mo). No plumbing program at Phoenix.

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗(855) 232-1669

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Upcoming Start Dates: October 5th, 2026; October 26th, 2026; November 16th, 2026Rolling starts; tuition-based trade school, not an apprenticeship.

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Prerequisites

HS diploma or GED

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Avondale campus page read 2026-08-28 lists HVACR Technician ("Trending") and Electrical, Electronics & Industrial Technology (New) among programs offered. Campus 623-245-4600; Admissions 800-834-7308. Address line kept from seed (unverified on page).

Apply on their site ↗623-245-4600

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Not published — callchasroberts.com blocked by fetch policy this session; not verified.

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$0 tuition — earn while you learnEmployer training if hired.

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One of the largest new-construction HVAC installers in Phoenix (builder channel) — install-helper entry roles are the typical door. Verify.

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Not published — call 480-461-4000evit.edu blocked by fetch policy this session; not verified.

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Not publishedNot verified.

Prerequisites

Public CTE district: tuition-free for in-district high school students; adult education programs charge tuition.

Notes

Apprenticeships page read 2026-08-28: EVIT offers 5 apprenticeships including Electrical, HVAC-R and Plumbing; "Completing an EVIT-approved pre-apprenticeship is the first step toward becoming eligible to apply for a registered apprenticeship"; the online application is for the pre-apprenticeship. apprenticeship@evit.edu. No window, wage or test dates published.

Apply on their site ↗480-461-4000

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Not published — callgoettl.com blocked by fetch policy this session; 'Goettl University' training program not verified.

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Cost to you

$0 tuition — earn while you learnEmployer-run training; no tuition.

Prerequisites

driver's license

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Operates in both Phoenix and Las Vegas; has publicly promoted an in-house 'Goettl University' technician school. Verify current program and locations.

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Not published — call (602) 344-9027Direct-hire employer; openings posted on the careers page.

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Cost to you

$0 tuition — earn while you learnEmployer-paid on-the-job training if hired.

Prerequisites

driver's license · drug test

Notes

Careers page read 2026-08-28: HVAC department headline "From Apprentice to Director: Your Career Journey Starts Here"; Plumbing: "We're also looking for energetic and motivated individuals to become Plumbing Apprentices"; "competitive pay, incentive programs, a robust benefits package... fully stocked vans, ongoing education, and certification opportunities." No wage figures on page.

Apply on their site ↗(602) 344-9027

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Complete the online application, then contact (602) 275-6511 to schedule an Aptitude test. Documentation deadline: June 30th of application year.Online application appears to be accepted year-round with a June 30 documentation deadline for that year's class; test scheduled by phone. Confirm whether a 2026-27 intake is still open after the June 30 cutoff.

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Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window. · Aptitude test scheduled by calling (602) 275-6511 after online application

Starting pay

$24.63/hr1st Year 47% of journeyman rate of $52.40 = $24.63/hr (Phoenix Building Trades Apprentices, effective 7-1-2026 to 6-30-2027). Industrial track 1st year $28.63.

Cost to you

$0 tuition — earn while you learnUnion earn-while-you-learn; wage sheet shows employer-paid training fund contributions. Book/tool costs not published.

Prerequisites

HS diploma or GED · aptitude test: Aptitude test scheduled by calling (602) 275-6511 after online application · driver's license · Legal right to work in US; pass 10-year criminal background check; lift 50 lbs, work at heights; English proficiency.

Notes

Wage sheet PDF is public and current: 47%/51%/56%/64%/71% ladder ($24.63 → $37.20/hr) over 5 years; note on sheet: 'Effective 7-1-2019 Arizona JATC is a 5-Year 5-Term Apprenticeship Program'. Sheet metal = commercial HVAC ductwork/installation, plus a Service track (separate Service training calendar published).

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗(602) 273-1388 (hall) / (602) 275-6511 (aptitude test scheduling)

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Not published — call 623-738-0046Adult Education program; FAFSA-eligible (school code 042472); interest-free payment plans; GI Bill approved.

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Starting pay

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Cost to you

$8,950 tuition"The application fee is $50, and the full program cost is $8,950." Test fees not included.

Prerequisites

Public CTE district (West Valley); high-school programs tuition-free in-district, adult programs tuition-based.

Notes

Page read 2026-08-28. "The Adult Education HVAC-R Program is 600 clock hours, which is 40 weeks, approximately 10 months." West-MEC adult career-training list shows HVAC-R only (no adult electrical program listed); electrical exposure is via high-school programs. adulted@west-mec.org.

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗623-738-0046

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Arizona Pipe Trades Apprenticeship is not accepting applications at the moment.Applications closed as of 2026-08-28; reopening date not published. Call (602) 269-8213.

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Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window. · Pass entrance exam

Starting pay

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Cost to you

$0 tuition — earn while you learnUnion earn-while-you-learn; no tuition stated.

Prerequisites

HS diploma or GED · aptitude test: Pass entrance exam · Valid photo ID required.

Notes

UA 469 covers plumbers, pipefitters AND HVACR service technicians; the HVACR service track is a distinct apprenticeship classification within the same JATC. Confirm HVACR track availability at intake — the site does not break out which classifications are accepting.

Apply on their site ↗(602) 269-8213