Star Tech Academy

Star Tech Academy can provide you the path to a career in the HVAC or Plumbing industry. No previous experience is required.

Get Paid To Learn

Not only do we offer our academy at zero cost to you, we also pay you weekly while you are learning with us. Once you complete your course with good standing, you will immediately be offered a job through American Vintage Home.

What To Expect

During six months of training, you will learn an array of HVAC or Plumbing skills as you complete the Nextech Academy program via classroom lessons, hands-on training with equipment, video tutorials, field training, and working directly with your trainers (while getting paid). They will teach you install, service, and maintenance skills as you work toward successfully becoming an HVAC or Plumbing service professional. You will be grouped with others who are at your same level and hopefully have some fun along the way!

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Professional technician working on the wiring of an opened equipment box with exposed wiring and a multimeter

A plumber soldering copper piping while another technician observes

Two plumbers looking at PVC plumbing build in new construction floor

Instructor at Star Tech Academy teaching a room of students

Professional plumber soldering copper piping

Air conditioning stations with different outdoor AC units and ductless minisplit units next to each other for educational purposes and comparison by customers

Multiple boiler stations with copper piping installed next to each other for education and comparison by customers

Multiple furnace forced hot air heating stations installed next to each other for education and comparison by customers

Plumbing stations, a washing sink, and an open entrance to a new bathroom with a toilet and a shower

Two pllumbers working on copper plumbing pipes for a toilet installation in a new construction build

Different types of return and reverse return system setup examples mounted on exposed 2x4 wall studs for customers to understand how they work compared to each other

Q&A Section:

Q: How long is the Star Tech Academy HVAC and Plumbing training programs?

A: For six months you will be in training, learning everything you need to get started in the HVAC or Plumbing trade. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates from Star Tech Academy commit to working at American Vintage Home for a further 2 years.

Q: How much does the training program cost?

A: We pay you to be trained! Yes. We pay trainees $17 per hour to complete our training program, full time. We only ask for a commitment to work for us for a minimum of two years, after completion of the training program.

Q: When does the HVAC program start?

A: Fall semester starts in October. The training program lasts six months, and attendance is required 7:30am to 4:00pm M-F.

Q: When does the Plumbing program start?

A: Spring semester starts in April 2024. The training program lasts six months, and attendance is required 7:30am to 4:00pm M-F.

Q: Why are you paying your students?

A: We have found that so many technicians were not trained properly or developed bad habits over the years. So, we decided that if we want quality technicians, we have to make them ourselves. We also understand that if we want good people, we have to value their time.

Q: Will I get any benefits while in training?

A: Yes. You will receive the same benefits all our employees receive, including health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of premium paid for the employee (90% paid for family), PTO accrual, life insurance, and more.

Q: What career path does this training prepare me for?

A: The Star Tech Academy training program is the first stepping stone toward a career in either the HVAC or Plumbing trade. It could lead you toward installation, service, or maintenance, depending on where you excel and your personal goals.

Q: I have no experience in HVAC or Plumbing. Will I be able to excel in these programs?

A: Our training program was designed specifically for you. This is a path into the trades for those who have no prior experience. We look for people with a positive attitude and passion to learn.

Q: What curriculum do you use?

A: We offer a combined curriculum of NexTech, our own AVH installation modules, and field training. Field training does not begin until further along in the program. We believe using newfound knowledge in an actual setting helps trainees retain the information much better.

Q: What is NexTech?

A: A trusted training program curated by industry experts, NexTech prepares you for residential HVAC and Plumbing tasks with clear, concise how-to videos on hydronics, furnace and air conditioning maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation. You will have oversight by a veteran HVAC or Plumbing technician and technical trainer. You will also be completing hands-on workshops in our new training lab. As you complete sections, you will test your knowledge and work toward becoming NexTech Certified.

Q: What if I have other questions?

A: Give us a call at (847) 440-7177 or shoot us an email at careers@americanvintagehome.com.

Q: How do I apply?

A: You can apply through our posting on Indeed.

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