Mid State Driving Academy is a driving school that provides training for individuals who want to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A. The CDL Class A allows drivers to operate large trucks and vehicles that weigh over 26,001 pounds. Mid State Driving Academy offers comprehensive courses that cover all the necessary skills and knowledge required to pass the CDL Class A exam. These courses include classroom instruction, hands-on training, and practice driving. The instructors at Mid State Driving Academy are experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping students succeed in their pursuit of a CDL Class A license. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced driver, Mid State Driving Academy can provide you with the training you need to start a career as a professional truck driver.

The need for qualified heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) technicians is never going away. Collin College can teach you what it takes to work in the residential HVAC industry installing and servicing gas and electric furnaces and heat pump systems.

You will learn how to work safely and responsibly within Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and standards that apply to the HVAC industry, and identify and use HVAC equipment, components and tools, while understanding their functions within the industry. You will also learn common mechanical, electrical and electronic components such as compressors, switches, thermostats, motors and fans. You will even be able to practice all of the techniques you learn with heat pumps, heating units, a/c units, refrigeration units and more with hands-on instruction in Collin College facilities.

If your program requires a criminal background check, your placement in a required clinical site, cooperative, practicum, internship, and/or licensure/certification opportunity may be impacted. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your program director and check with your licensing/certifying entity, if any, to determine your status.

Students planning to transfer to a college or university should check with the Collin College academic advisors. Also check the degree requirement of the intended transfer college prior to beginning this program to verify course degree applicability.