Case Study: WSU Tech builds a next-generation HVAC training lab with Trane Commercial

WSU Tech fills HVAC program waiting list with Trane

WSU Tech, a technical college in Kansas, faced a challenge with outdated HVAC equipment in its training labs. This hindered its ability to recruit students and provide graduates with the advanced skills needed by the industry. The school sought to upgrade its program with a new state-of-the-art lab but needed to mitigate significant capital and construction costs.

Trane Commercial partnered with WSU Tech and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) to implement a solution. Trane provided advanced HVAC systems and building automation controls for the new lab, along with project oversight and a train-the-trainer program for instructors. As a result, WSU Tech now has a modern Climate and Energy Control Technologies Lab, which has led to a waiting list for its HVAC program and ensures graduates possess industry-validated skills.

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