HVAC apprenticeships in San Antonio

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Apprentice Applications will be accepted; Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 AM - 11:00 AM and 1 PM - 3 PM, only.Year-round, in person only.

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Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window.

Starting pay

$16.50/hrHelper wage $16.50/hr including health insurance

Cost to you

$0 tuition — earn while you learnEmployer-paid; nominal fees only.

Prerequisites

18+ · HS diploma or GED · driver's license · Selective Service for males under 26; valid driver's license for Service applicants

Notes

The union HVAC-R service path in San Antonio runs through the pipefitters local, not a separate HVAC union — most 'HVAC apprenticeship San Antonio' lists miss this.

Apply on their site ↗(210) 226-2661 ext. 218

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Complete an interest form; allow 24–48 hrs to pre-screen; enrollment typically takes 3–14 days.Rolling. Info sessions (virtual/in-person) via Calendly or 210-630-4607 / 210-630-4619.

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Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window.

Starting pay

Not published'We currently do not offer paid training' — QUEST pays tuition/books/certs, not wages

Cost to you

$0 tuition — earn while you learnTuition assistance, books, supplies, certifications, plus emergency financial support and career coaching.

Prerequisites

18+ · HS diploma or GED · Reside in Greater San Antonio; U.S. citizen/legal resident/eligible to work; commit to work in SA area after training; diploma/GED or willingness to obtain one

Notes

Nationally studied workforce intermediary (90% completion). Located on the St. Philip's Southwest Campus — the trades programs it funds are largely SPC's. Partner schools not named on page.

Apply on their site ↗210-630-4607 / 210-630-4619

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Not publishedRolling; apply online, call 3-1-1 / 210-207-6000, or visit a partner intake agency.

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Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window.

Starting pay

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Cost to you

$0 tuition — earn while you learnCovers 'the cost of approved courses (up to a cap)' plus emergency funds for rent, utilities, childcare, food, transport, internet.

Prerequisites

18+ · Live within San Antonio city limits (or military-connected); permitted to work in U.S.; household income ≤250% of federal poverty guidelines (~$39,900 individual / $82,500 family of four)

Notes

Voter-approved sales-tax-funded program. St. Philip's HVAC and Electrical Trades pages explicitly say they are 'approved Ready to Work programs' with free tuition + job placement. Applies equally to electrical and plumbing pathways — one record kept to avoid triplication.

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗210-207-6000 (or 3-1-1)

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Applications are only accepted when a new class is forming.Submit the info-request form on the Academy page; they contact you when a class opens. Also watch the iCIMS careers portal.

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Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window.

Starting pay

Not publishedNot stated; careers page says 'competitive wages with regular reviews' and 'your pay grows as you do'

Cost to you

Not publishedCost not stated; structured as employer training, so likely no tuition — confirm.

Prerequisites

Designed for 'motivated individuals with no prior experience'

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10-week zero-experience HVAC academy producing techs 'capable of performing maintenance calls independently'. Largest residential HVAC employer in SA. Application follow-up: followup@jonwayne.com.

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗(210) 239-2892

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Not published — call 1-833-724-8392 / 210-745-7866Rolling enrollment; call 1-833-724-8392.

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Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window.

Starting pay

Not published

Cost to you

Not published'$3999/year' comparison figure on page — confirm full program cost.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites stated

Notes

Two SA campuses. ~962 hrs incl. 390 lab hours; NCCER + EPA 608 prep. Compare with St. Philip's (Ready to Work may make it free).

Apply on their site ↗1-833-724-8392 / 210-745-7866

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Not published — call 210-486-7062 (Jesus Orta, program director)Semester admission (fall/spring/summer).

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Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window.

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Cost to you

Not publishedAlamo Colleges tuition; 'One or more of these programs are approved Ready to Work programs' — free tuition + job placement for eligible SA residents.

Prerequisites

Alamo Colleges admission

Notes

AAS in A/C & Heating or A/C & Refrigeration; HVAC Installer L1, HVAC Service L1, HVAC/R Service L1&L2 certificates; Basic HVAC Helper/Installer occupational skills awards. Seeking ACCE accreditation.

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗210-486-7062 (Jesus Orta, program director)

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Not published — call 800-834-7308 (admissions) / 210-830-8168 (student & career services)Frequent start dates; SA campus page didn't list them (Austin lists Oct 5 / Nov 16, 2026).

Next aptitude test

Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window.

Starting pay

Not published

Cost to you

Not publishedNot published on page.

Prerequisites

Not published

Notes

9–10 month HVACR program.

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗800-834-7308 (admissions) / 210-830-8168 (student & career services)