About
Porter and Chester Institute’s HVACR Program (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) in Bridgeport, Connecticut, trains students to install, maintain, and troubleshoot heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration units in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The program awards a diploma and offers the opportunity to earn EPA Section 608A and OSHA 30 certification. The primary blended format combines online lectures with on-campus labs and runs for about 12 months; an on-ground option with campus-based lectures and labs is also offered at select campuses. Admission requirements stated on the page include a high school graduation year or GED year in the information form.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Next start: Oct 19th 2026
- Leads to: EPA Section 608A certification and OSHA 30 certification
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
- Scholarships: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Porter and Chester Institute - Bridgeport
Porter and Chester Institute’s Bridgeport campus is a career training and trade school in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Its occupational fields include an Associate degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Aided Design, Dental Assistant, HVAC, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Medical Assistant, and Medical Billing and Coding. The campus also presents training in automotive technology, electrical technology, plumbing, and welding. Education may be delivered through campus-based, hybrid, or fully online formats, with online instruction coordinated alongside hands-on labs when applicable. The Bridgeport campus serves students from surrounding communities and provides career training intended to build technical skills for the workforce. Its listed employer connections span automotive, dental assisting, HVACR, medical assisting, computer and network technology, electrical technology, and plumbing.