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For many HVAC companies, electrical issues are where service calls go wrong. A technician arrives on a no-cool call, checks a few components, and replaces a part that “seems bad.” The system still doesn’t work. Now it’s a callback, a frustrated customer, and another technician sent out to fix what should have been diagnosed correctly […]

On April 14th, Pennsylvania Petroleum Association (PPA) hosted their annual Shoot for Scholarships Clay Shoot, raising more than $31,000 to support the Robert V. Boltz Scholarship Foundation. This marks the highest amount ever raised through the event. The event brought together association members, industry partners, and supporters for a day of sporting clays and networking, […]

    Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center is proud to announce its participation in the Department of War SkillBridge Program, a meaningful step forward in strengthening our commitment to workforce development to military service members and establishing viable veteran career pathways. At its core, PPATEC has always focused on building strong pipelines into the […]

Grantville, PA — The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center (PPATEC) proudly recognized the accomplishments of its March 27, 2026, graduating class, as students completed their training and prepared to enter the skilled trades workforce.The 400-hour program, lasting 11-weeks in length, graduated 15 students this spring, with 12 already securing employment immediately following graduation. This […]

Grantville, PA — PPATEC proudly recognized the accomplishments of its latest graduating class, as students completed their training and prepared to enter the skilled trades workforce.   The 400-hour program, lasting 11 weeks in length, graduated six students this session, with five already securing employment immediately following graduation. This strong placement rate reflects the continued […]

                     Grantville, PA — The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association (PPA) is excited to announce a new multi-year partnership with Carlin Combustion Technology and NTI as Founder’s Circle sponsors at the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center (PPATEC) in Grantville, PA. As part of the partnership, Carlin and […]

For many students, the path after high school isn’t always straightforward. Traditional colleges work well for some, but others discover they thrive in hands-on careers where they can build real skills and enter the workforce faster. That was exactly the experience of Joey Weinman, a student who chose to pivot from a traditional college path to an intensive HVAC […]

Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be a pivotal moment filled with both uncertainty and opportunity. For Joshua Pierce, that transition became the starting point of a new, purpose-driven career in the skilled trades. After retiring from the Army in July, Joshua initially stepped into roofing sales. But it didn’t take long for […]

If you plan to work on HVAC equipment anywhere in the United States, the EPA 608 Certification Prep Test is not optional, it’s federally required. Whether you’re servicing a home system in Pennsylvania, maintaining equipment in Texas, or working on commercial units in Oregon, the certification standard is the same nationwide.  At PPATEC, we understand that passing the EPA 608 exam isn’t just about checking a […]