Air Works INC
Acworth, GA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Heating & AC Installer-Servicer
VA-approved HVAC programs in Georgia
- Page last updated October 23, 2026
- VA data retrieved October 23, 2026 (Comparison Tool data version 1522)
Quick answer
HVAC training in Georgia is spread across 37 cities, with Atlanta the largest at 5 locations.
VA's GI Bill® Comparison Tool lists 55 HVAC training locations in Georgia with 126 approved programs: 34 with school programs and 21 with apprenticeship or on-the-job training. 3 have a VA caution flag.
Before you enroll, open the VA profile to confirm the exact program, and ask the School Certifying Official to confirm your start date. [VA: Choosing a GI Bill approved school]
55 locations, by city
VA profile for Air Works INC (opens VA Comparison Tool)
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Technician
- Diploma: Air Conditioning Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 216Accredited (regional)
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Advanced Commercial Refrigeration
- Air Conditioning Technician Assistant
- Air Conditioning Technology
- Light Commercial Air Conditioning Spec
GI Bill students (all programs): 60Accredited (regional)
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Air Conditioning Electrical Technician
- Air Conditioning Systems Maintenance
- Air Conditioning Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 157Accredited (regional)
Atlanta Plumbers and Pipefitters JATC
Atlanta, GA
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Air Conditioning Technician Assistant
- Air Conditioning Technology
- Heating and Air Cond Installation Tech
- Tcc-Air Conditioning Tech Assistant
- Tcc-Heating and Air Conditioning Install
GI Bill students (all programs): 306Accredited (regional)
Tishman Speyer
Atlanta, GA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- HVAC Mechanic
Trane Technologies-Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- HVAC Service Technician
Uyoa INC-United Youth of America
Atlanta, GA
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- HVAC-Heating Ventilation and Air Cond
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Diploma: Air Conditioning Technology
- Tcc-Air Conditioning Electrical Technici
- Tcc-Air Conditioning Technician Assistan
GI Bill students (all programs): 808Accredited (regional)
Busbys INC Heating and AC
Augusta, GA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Heating and Cooling System Repairer
- Heating and Cooling Technician
Helms College-Augusta
Augusta, GA
VA-approved
School program Private
- Diploma: Heating Vent Air Con and Refridg
GI Bill students (all programs): 30Accredited (national)
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Miller-Motte College-Augusta
Augusta, GA
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Certificate: HVAC and Basic Refrigeration
GI Bill students (all programs): 44Accredited
Indoor Comfort Solutions
Buford, GA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Air Pro Heating and Air LLC
Canton, GA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Heating and Air Conditioner Servicer
Addison Smith Mechanical Contractor INC
Carrollton, GA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Heating and AC Installer and Servicer
Interactive College of Technology
Chamblee, GA
VA-approved
School program For-profit
VA caution flag
- HVAC/R Technology
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 57Accredited (national)
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Advanced Commercial Refrigeration
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Electrical Tech
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Technician
- Certificate: Heating and Air Conditioning Inst
- Diploma: Air Conditioning Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 67Accredited (regional)
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Diploma: Air Conditioning Technology
- Diploma: Commercial Refrigeration
GI Bill students (all programs): 156Accredited (regional)
Claxton Poultry Farm INC
Claxton, GA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Refrigeration Mechanic
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Diploma: Air Conditioning Technology
- Tcc - Air Conditioning Electrical Tech
- Tcc - Air Conditioning Repair Specialist
- Tcc - Air Conditioning Technician Assist
- Tcc - Appliance Refrigeration
GI Bill students (all programs): 709Accredited (regional)Student complaints in VA data: 1
Comfortmasters Heating & Air, Inc.
Columbus, GA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Air Conditioning Technician Assistant
Miller-Motte Technical College Columbus
Columbus, GA
VA-approved
School program For-profit
VA caution flag
- Certificate: HVAC and Basic Refrigeration
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 31Accredited (national)
Phcc Georgia Academy of Apprenticeship
Cumming, GA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- HVAC Mechanic and Installer
Shumate Mechanical-LLC
Duluth, GA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Commercial Heating and Air Technician
- Refrigeration Mechanic
Lincoln College of Technology-East Point
East Point, GA
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Certificate: HVACR Systems Technology
Accredited (national)
R and B Maintenance INC
Elberton, GA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Heating and Air Conditioning Servicer
Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Basic Residential Air Conditionin
- Diploma: Air Conditioning Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 154Accredited (regional)
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Diploma: Air Conditioning Technology
- Tcc - Air Conditioning Electrical Tech
- Tcc - Air Conditioning Repair Specialist
- Tcc - Heating & A/C Installation Tech
- Tcc - Residential Air Conditioning Tech
GI Bill students (all programs): 365Accredited (regional)
Trident Refit Facility Kings Bay
Kings Bay, GA
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Air Conditioning Mechanic
Ga Temp Control
Lawrenceville, GA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Heating Ventilation and AC Installer
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Diploma: Air Conditioning Technology
- Tcc - Air Conditioning Electrical Tech
- Tcc - Air Conditioning System Maint Tec
- Tcc - Appliance Refrigeration
- Tcc - Refrigeration Sys Servicing Tech
GI Bill students (all programs): 546Accredited (regional)
Helms College-Macon
Macon, GA
VA-approved
School program Private
- Dipl-Heat Ventltion AC and Refrigeration
GI Bill students (all programs): 16Accredited (national)
Chattahoochee Technical College-Continuing Education
Marietta, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Adv HVAC Heating, Vent & A/C Commer
- HVAC Heating, Venting, Air Cnditioning
Accredited (regional)
Chattahoochee Technical College-Marietta
Marietta, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Electrical Techni
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Repair Specialist
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Sys Maintenance Te
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Technician Assista
- Certificate: Light Commercial Air Condition Spec
- Certificate: Residental Air Conditioning Techni
- +2 more
GI Bill students (all programs): 549Accredited (regional)
Coolray and Mr Plumber
Marietta, GA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- HVAC Mechanic
Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta
Marietta, GA
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Certificate: AC-Refrg-Heating Tech 10
- Certificate: Air Cond Refrig Heating Tech
GI Bill students (all programs): 82Accredited (national)
Clayton State University-Continuing Education
Morrow, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Light Commercial HVAC
GI Bill students (all programs): 2Accredited (regional)
United Education Institute Morrow
Morrow, GA
VA-approved
School program For-profit
VA caution flag
- Dipl-Heating Ventilation and Cond-HVAC
VA caution flag: A Settlement Agreement Has Been Reached with the United States Government
GI Bill students (all programs): 146Accredited (national)
Georgia Balance Co
Newnan, GA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- HVAC Test and Balance Technician
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Air Conditioning Electrical Technician
- Air Conditioning System Maint Technician
- Air Conditioning Technician Assistant
- Air Conditioning Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 149Accredited (regional)
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Electrical Tech
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Repair Specialist
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Tech Assistant
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Technology
- Certificate: Heating AC Installation Technician
GI Bill students (all programs): 59Accredited (regional)
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Air Conditioning Electrical Technician
- Air Conditioning Technician Assistant
- Air Conditioning Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 898Accredited (regional)Student complaints in VA data: 1
Aircond
Smyrna, GA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Heating and Air-Conditioning Serv Tech
Airgas, INC
Smyrna, GA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Refrigeration Technician
Fortis College
Smyrna, GA
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diploma: HVAC R Heating Vent AC and Refrig
GI Bill students (all programs): 94Accredited (hybrid)
Universal Technical Institute of Atlanta
Smyrna, GA
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Cert HVACR Technician
Accredited (national)
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Electrical Techni
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Repair Specialist
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Technician Assist
- Diploma: Air Conditioning Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 196Accredited (regional)
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cert Air Conditioning Repair Specialis
- Cert Air Conditioning System Maintenan
- Certificate: Air Condition Electrical Tech
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Tech Asst
- Diploma Air Conditioning Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 153Accredited (regional)
Valdosta Restaurant Equipment
Valdosta, GA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Heating and Air Conditioning Servicing
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Advanced Commercial Refrigeration
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Electrical Tech
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Repair Specialis
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Tech Assistant
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 250Accredited (regional)Student complaints in VA data: 1
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Techn Assist
- Diploma: Air Conditioning Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 29Accredited (regional)
West Georgia Technical College
Waco, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Electrical Techn
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Repair Spec
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Tech Assistant
- Certificate: Air Conditioning Technology
- Certificate: Heating and Air Cond- Installatio
GI Bill students (all programs): 344Accredited
Central Georgia Technical College-Warner Robins
Warner Robins, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Diploma: Air Conditioning Technology
- Tcert - Air Conditioning Electrical Tech
- Tcert - Residential Air Conditioning Tec
GI Bill students (all programs): 595Accredited (regional)
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross, GA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Dipl-Air Conditioning Technology
- Tcc-Air Conditioning Electrical Tech
- Tcc-Air Conditioning Repair Special
- Tcc-Residential Air Condition Tech
GI Bill students (all programs): 151Accredited (regional)
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool program data, retrieved October 23, 2026. School details come from VA's data file dated October 8, 2026. The list is sorted by city, then name. It isn't a ranking.
Common questions
How many GI Bill-approved HVAC programs are in Georgia?
VA's GI Bill Comparison Tool lists 126 approved programs at 55 locations in Georgia as of October 23, 2026. That's about 3% of the 1,767 HVAC locations in VA's data nationally. By type: 24 public colleges and technical schools, 21 employers and apprenticeship sponsors, 8 for-profit schools, 2 private nonprofit schools.
Which cities in Georgia have HVAC programs?
By number of locations: Atlanta (5), Augusta (4), Marietta (4), Smyrna (4), Columbus (3), Lawrenceville (2) and 31 more cities.
Are there paid HVAC apprenticeships in Georgia that take the GI Bill?
Yes. 21 locations offer VA-approved on-the-job training in Georgia (23 programs); 4 of them are registered apprenticeships. With the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you're paid wages plus a monthly housing payment that steps down every six months.
[VA: GI Bill Comparison Tool] [VA: On-the-job training and apprenticeships]
Do any HVAC schools in Georgia have VA caution flags?
Yes. 3 locations have a VA caution flag. Each flag is shown on its listing in VA's wording. Read it before you enroll.
Other trades in Georgia
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “GI Bill Comparison Tool”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “GI Bill Comparison Tool data (ComparisonToolData.xlsx)”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “Choosing a GI Bill approved school”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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