AACP HVAC Skills Workshop (Friday, October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Whether you're an apprentice building your foundation or an experienced HVAC/R technician looking to stay current, the AACP HVAC Skills Workshop delivers a full day of practical training, professional development, and hands-on learning.

Hosted by the Association of Air Conditioning Professionals (AACP), this one-day workshop brings together HVAC/R apprentices and technicians for a combination of general sessions, technical education, inspections and code updates, customer service and professional skills, and hands-on training.

Apprentices enrolled in the AACP Apprenticeship Program will have the opportunity to put their classroom knowledge into practice through hands-on laboratory sessions designed to reinforce essential technical skills. Experienced technicians are also welcome and will benefit from opportunities to refresh their knowledge, learn about current industry practices, and connect with fellow professionals.

Workshop highlights include:

General sessions:

Combustion Analysis
Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO)
Inspection and Code Requirements

Learning Labs:

First Year: Tools 101, Basic Heating Cycles - Sequence of Operations, Real World Math
Second Year: Hands on Brazing, Troubleshooting Circuits, Wiring and Testing
Third Year: Troubleshooting Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV), Blueprint Reading, Air Distribution- Ductwork
Fourth Year: Importance of Licensing / OJT, Wiring Diagrams, Boilers and Hydronics

One day. Practical training. Skills you can use immediately.

Whether you are taking your first steps into the HVAC/R trade or have years of experience in the field, the AACP HVAC Skills Workshop is designed to help you learn, practice, and grow as a professional.

View full agenda here

Registration

AACP Member: $99

Non-member: $169

AACP Apprentice First Year: Complimentary [code required]

AACP Apprentice Second Year: Complimentary [code required]

AACP Apprentice Third Year: Complimentary [code required]

AACP Apprentice Fourth Year: Complimentary [code required]

Note:

Skills Workshop

The annual AACP HVAC Skills Workshop is a required component of the Apprenticeship Program. Apprentices must attend the full workshop and participate in the activities assigned to their program year.

The Skills Workshop provides hands-on technical instruction and practical application related to the apprentice's HVAC/R training. Attendance at the workshop may be counted toward the apprentice's related instruction requirements when approved by AACP. The workshop is provided at no additional cost to enrolled apprentices.

Compensation for Skills Workshop attendance is determined by the apprentice's employment arrangement and applicable wage requirements. The AACP Standards of Apprenticeship establish the apprentice's progressive wage schedule but do not specifically require that attendance at related instruction or the annual Skills Workshop be paid work time.

Employer Responsibility — Skills Workshop

Participating Employers are expected to support apprentice participation in required AACP Apprenticeship activities. Employers should make reasonable arrangements to release apprentices from regular work responsibilities so they can attend the annual Skills Workshop.

Whether the apprentice is compensated for Skills Workshop attendance is determined by the employer's employment policies and applicable federal and Maryland wage requirements. Nothing in the AACP Standards of Apprenticeship specifically establishes Skills Workshop attendance as paid work time.

Apprenticeship Program/ Employer Orientation (Thursday, October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This program is for the employers and supervisors of AACP apprentices currently enrolled in our apprenticeship program. During this presentation, we will cover such topics as - Required DOL forms, OJT Hours, and administrative policies.

Registration is required. There is no fee to attend this program.

November Digital Advertising (Tuesday, November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Boost Your Brand Visibility in Our Newsletter!

We invite distributors, manufacturers, and industry suppliers to promote products and services to our HVAC contractors. Our membership spans Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Advertising opportunities include -

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The deadline of purchasing November advertising is October 22, 2026

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Industry Insights 2026 (Friday, November 13, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join us for our annual Industry Insights designed exclusively for HVAC contractors and industry professionals. Hear the latest on ACCA's member benefits and advocacy efforts, stay informed on key employment law and compliance updates, and get an inside look at current legislative and regulatory changes shaping our industry. Connect with peers over lunch and strengthen your professional network while gaining valuable knowledge to help your business thrive.

Schedule

12:00 PM - Lunch

12:30 PM - Program Begins

3:00 PM - Program Adjourns

Registration to open October 20, 2026!

Member - $99

Non-member - $169

Event Sponsor - $500 [Can provide materials to be distributed to attendees]