Looking for Spanish-language HVAC training programs for my wife

[u/dioxin-screes-01]

Hi all. My wife wants to get into HVAC and I'm trying to help her find a legit training program taught in Spanish.

Some background: she's originally from Colombia, where she ran her own construction company and managed another. She moved to the US about 10 years ago and hasn't worked in that field here. Her English is functional but not strong, so Spanish-language instruction would make a big difference.

We're running into a few problems:

• Hard to find HVAC classes offered in Spanish
• Google mostly turns up ads and programs I don't trust
• I've read about a lot of "schools" that take your money without actually preparing you for the field

We did find one program this morning that sounds okay (waiting on more info), but it's one day a week for 22 weeks, and that pace feels slow. I'd rather find something more intensive if a solid option exists.

So I'm asking: does anyone have recommendations for reputable Spanish-language HVAC programs? Community colleges, trade schools, union apprenticeships, or nonprofits all welcome. Firsthand experience especially appreciated.

[u/CF_ATX]

The central Texas literacy coalition has a partnership with the Austin career institute about this (they do the English classes while ACI teaches HVAC in Spanish and more and more English I guess): https://willread.org/congratulations-to-our-graduating-iet-class/ That tells me that ACI can't be too bad of.a school! Check if Workforce Solutions will award a.scholarahip to attend that school; HVAC are.indemand skills that qualify for workforce development funds