TJC student Lorenzo Luna, of Henderson, has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Clifford H. “Ted” Rees Jr. Scholarship Foundation.
Rees is a charitable foundation of the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).
The foundation recently announced scholarship awards to students nationwide who are studying to become technicians in the HVACR and water heating industry.
“We are pleased to award scholarships to these qualified and dedicated students and veterans, and we hope to eventually welcome them into the industry,” said AHRI President and CEO Stephen Yurek. “Each year, the foundation provides aid to an increasing number of recipients, helping to promote careers in the industry and fill good-paying jobs that cannot be outsourced.”
“Developing quality workers is a critical initiative that everyone in our industry is working together to accomplish,” said ACCA President and CEO Paul T. Stalknecht. “We are proud to partner with the Rees Scholarship Foundation and AHRI to give these hard-working students and veterans scholarships to help them continue their education, which will develop into a strong workforce for our industry’s future.”
Since the Rees Scholarship Foundation was founded in 2003, it has awarded more than $700,000 in scholarships to more than 400 deserving students and instructors.
The Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation was established to assist with the recruitment and competency of future HVACR and water heating technicians by awarding scholarships to qualified students enrolled in an institutionally accredited school. Eligible students must be preparing for a career in either residential or light commercial air conditioning, heating, or water heating, or commercial refrigeration.
About the TJC HVAC/Refrigeration program
The TJC HVAC/Refrigeration program offers hands-on, technical training toward an Associate of Applied Science degree as well as advanced and entry-level certificates. Professors provide one-on-one assistance in a close-knit atmosphere, making the learning process much easier.
Students are prepared to assist in planning, installing, operating and maintaining air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Upon graduation, they have the necessary skills to work efficiently with engineers, system designers, skilled craftsmen, salespersons and others in the field.
For more information, go to www.tjc.edu/hvac.