New lab opened in Kingston
St. Lawrence College (SLC) has officially named its new HVAC lab in Kingston the "Reliance Home Comfort Residential HVAC Lab," recognizing a $104,000 equipment donation from Reliance Home Comfort.
The three-year naming agreement celebrates this vital partnership.
The lab’s new equipment, including heat pumps, furnaces, and space heaters, will support the Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Apprenticeship program.
The first cohort of nine apprentices completed Level 1 training in August 2024. The program uses a hybrid learning model and aims to expand in 2025 to accommodate 20 apprentices in both Level 1 and Level 2 training. This is SLC’s 14th apprenticeship stream, addressing Ontario's skilled trades shortage.
SLC President and CEO praised Reliance Home Comfort’s support, noting its role in preparing students for in-demand careers in the growing green HVAC industry.
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