RSES Announces Articulation Agreement with HVAC U, LLC

Schaumburg, Ill. (July 26, 2023) – RSES is pleased to announce an articulation agreement with Southfield, MI-based HVAC U, LLC, a State of Michigan approved post-secondary training organization offering training in HVACR; Power Engineering Technology; Electricity; Electrical Technology; Residential Building Science and Analytics; Commercial Building Science and Analytics; Energy Auditing; and Facilities Management Operations.

HVAC U’s purpose and mission is to deliver the necessary technical training to improve competency and capacity for individuals employed in the skilled trades. This agreement establishes a mechanism for working technicians completing RSES training courses to earn credit at HVAC U, which will grant credits for successful completion of specified RSES training courses toward a Certificate of Achievement from its Technician Program. The agreement is reciprocal in that RSES Members who have completed RSES courses may also receive a certificate from HVAC U.

“This Articulation agreement will allow RSES members to gain more for their membership dollars,” says Brynn C. Cooksey Sr., CEM, CMS, RCT, CESCP, Training Director of HVAC U, LLC. “RSES technicians are regarded as some of the best in the industry, and a certificate from HVAC U will allow them to verify their commitment to training and education."

The finalized agreement allows individuals who have completed specified RSES training courses the ability to transfer those earned credits toward HVAC U, LLC coursework, including:

• OSHA 10—Safety
• Basic Electricity
• Hydronic Heating
• Air Conditioning Tech
• Refrigeration Tech
• Heating Tech
• Building Sciences/BPI

“The goal of partnering with organizations like HVAC U is to further enhance professionals’ skills using the foundation they acquired through RSES,” says Jim Barron, Executive Director, RSES. “This drives both organizations’ missions to help shape individuals skillsets to be better prepared and well-trained for working in the field. We look forward to this partnership with HVAC U and will continue to develop similar programs going forward.”

Additional information on specific courses and requirements is available at the RSES website Training section or visit https://bit.ly/RSESHVACU.

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Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) is the world's leading education, training and certification association for HVACR professionals. RSES credentials include its Active Specialized Member, Certificate Member and Certificate Member Specialist categories, as well as the EPA Section 608 certification program. Founded in 1933, RSES is a non-profit organization with chapters in the U.S. and Canada, as well as affiliate organizations worldwide. For more information on RSES or to become a member, call 800-297-5660 or 847-297-6464; email general@rses.org; or visit www.rses.org. RSES, PO Box 248, Arlington Heights, IL 60006-0248.

HVAC U offers training and consultation services for individuals and corporations in Southfield MI and surrounding areas. We strive to help individuals and corporations alike achieve technical excellence. HVAC U, LLC’s goal is to increase the number of certified skilled tradesmen and women in Southeastern Michigan by 30% by 2032. Through our instructional curriculum, labs, virtual and in-presence educational experience, students will leave their chosen path market and employment ready. For more information, call 248-450-3105, email info@hvactrain.com or visit www.hvactrain.com.