Joshua Parker hopes to one day open his own HVAC business.

While attending a job fair, the 31-year-old was introduced to Goodwill of North Georgia’s career services and soon discovered a training program that is helping him earn certifications and gain hands-on experience toward achieving that goal.

Parker joined Goodwill’s new Certified Electric Heat Pump Technician Program, part of the nonprofit’s Clean Tech Accelerator initiative. The program is designed to prepare workers for clean energy careers while meeting the region’s growing demand for skilled HVAC technicians.

Construction on Goodwill’s state-of-the-art Electric Heat Pump lab began in January, and the program launched in March. The third training cohort, which includes Parker, is already underway, according to a statement fro

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