Bergmann’s program is the first secondary education-level HVACR program in the country to receive accreditation through the Partnership for Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA). According to Bergmann, following and establishing standards such as those endorsed by PAHRA is the key to keeping high school HVAC programs afloat.
“Programs are shutting down because they are not teaching what industry wants,” he said. “PAHRA is the only accreditation that is backed by industry.”