Rowan-Cabarrus Community College will offer a new, two-year associate degree program in air conditioning, heating and refrigeration (AHR).
Joe Christie, AHR program head, and program faculty members will host a 6 p.m. April 14 meeting at RCCC’s Cabarrus Business & Technology Center, room 9281, 660 Concord Parkway North, Concord, to provide information and answer questions. The meeting is open to anyone interested in pursing the new degree, including HVAC/R technicians who have a diploma or certificate.
Courses in the associate in applied science (AAS) degree program will be offered beginning in August.
The construction and maintenance of multi-story buildings, new schools, high-tech college and research facilities, hotels and industrial complexes in Cabarrus and Rowan counties has led to a growing need for highly skilled AHR professionals to install, maintain and service commercial and industrial-level heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems.
RCCC will continue to offer its diploma and certificate programs in AHR. Graduates of these programs interested in getting additional AHR training should consider the AAS program.
The new program will prepare students for careers as maintenance technicians, building automation operators, commercial control technicians and expert HVAC/R service providers.
Anyone interested in attending the April 14 meeting should contact Alma White at 704-216-3690 or whitea@ rowancabarrus.edu.