Can I learn and earn?
North Harris College, in partnership with local HVAC-R businesses, provides co-op programs to help students develop an occupational, hands-on understanding of the area of study by actually working at the business while completing the college's degree requirements. The program allows students to receive college credit for on-the-job training and offers the student the opportunity to gain valuable work experience demanded by employers.
The co-op program consists of a minimum of 20 hours of on-the-job training and a one-hour on-campus enrichment seminar each week. The student will receive three credit hours of college credit upon successful completion.
Can I get a job?
HVAC-R technicians are a major occupation in Texas, offering an average 1,575 annual openings per year and a growth rate, which exceeds the state average. The average entry level technician pay scale is $10 to $12 per hour with advancement to $18 to $30 per hour. Technicians work on an average approximately 60 hours per week in the summer months.
Employment services are available to students and graduates for both part- and full-time, on-and off-campus employment through the career services office and a variety of programs and partnerships with area employers.
The general education core will transfer to a variety of colleges and universities. Contact a counselor or faculty member at any of the colleges for specific information and to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses.
The sequence of courses can also be found at www.nhmccd.edu/goto/catalog.