RACCA Florida

10/14/2026

🚨 Be Prepared. Get Certified. Save Lives. 🚨

Join RACCA on October 22, 2026, for a hands-on workshop covering Basic First Aid, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens Training!

Presented by Wishart Safety Training, this 3-hour course is designed to help HVAC professionals, employers, and employees develop the skills and confidence to respond to workplace emergencies and potentially life-threatening situations.

✅ Basic First Aid & Emergency Response
✅ Hands-On CPR Training (Adult, Child & Infant)
✅ AED Demonstration & Practice
✅ Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Training
✅ Certification Upon Completion

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM (Check-in begins at 8:30 AM)
📍 Victor Distributing Company, Clearwater, FL

💲 RACCA Members: $135 | Non-Members: $140

Whether you're meeting workplace safety requirements or simply want to be better prepared when emergencies happen, this training provides valuable skills that could make all the difference.

Registration closes October 20 at 5:00 PM!

🔗 Register today: https://www.racca-florida.org/event/2026-10-22-workshop-basic-first-aid-cpr-aed-and-bloodborne-pathogens-training-2/

10/05/2026

Your customers are looking for HVAC companies differently than they were even a few years ago. Is your online presence keeping up?

Join us for RACCA’s Executive Lunch & Learn: Evaluating Your Online Presence on Thursday, October 15, presented by Keith Goolsby, Founder of Jetfuel Creative.

We’ll take a practical look at the pieces that shape how customers find, evaluate and choose your business online, including:

• Your website and overall digital presence
• Search engine optimization and local search visibility
• How the search landscape is changing
• AI search optimization and tools like ChatGPT
• Creating content that Google and AI can understand
• Building authority, trust and a stronger online brand

📅 October 15, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Victor Distributing, Clearwater

Whether you’re actively investing in digital marketing or simply want a better understanding of where your company stands, this session is designed to help you identify opportunities and know where to focus next.

Register here:
https://www.racca-florida.org/event/lunch-and-learn-evaluating-your-online-presence/

09/10/2026

⛳ Join RACCA for the 2026 Annual Fall Golf Tournament!

Spend the morning on the course with fellow HVAC/R professionals, industry partners, and friends at The Eagles Golf Club in Odessa.

📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
⏰ Registration: 7:30 AM
🏌️ Sh***un Start: 8:30 AM

Early Bird Registration:
• $150 Individual
• $600 Team of Four

Early bird pricing ends October 16.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available!

Register today at:
https://www.racca-florida.org/event/2026-annual-fall-golf-tournament/

08/13/2026

Your business may be independent, but you don’t have to build it alone.

Since 1949, RACCA has brought Tampa Bay’s HVAC industry together through education, training, networking, industry representation and opportunities for contractors to learn from one another.

RACCA membership provides access to benefits including:

🔹 Educational seminars and programs
🔹 Apprenticeship opportunities
🔹 Regulatory representation
🔹 Industry networking and support
🔹 Consumer referrals
🔹 Annual events and tournaments
🔹 FRACCA state association membership

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your team, stay informed or build stronger relationships within the industry, there’s a place for you at RACCA.

👉 Learn more about becoming a member at https://www.racca-florida.org/join-racca/

07/20/2026

🚨 The 2026-2027 RACCA Apprenticeship Program Application Period is officially OPEN! 🚨

If you're an HVAC contractor looking to invest in an outstanding employee or someone seeking a rewarding career in the skilled trades, this proven program provides the knowledge and experience needed to succeed.

✔️ Four-year registered program
✔️ 624 classroom hours
✔️ 8,000 hours of on-the-job training
✔️ Industry-recognized journeyman credential
✔️ Classes held evenings while apprentices work full-time

Classes fill quickly, so we recommend getting your applications in as soon as possible! ⚡

For more information and to learn how to apply, click here: https://www.racca-florida.org/apprenticeship/

06/15/2026

🚨 Registration for RACCA's 2026-2027 Apprenticeship Program Opens June 22! 🚨

Looking to develop the next generation of HVAC professionals?

RACCA's highly respected Apprenticeship Program will begin accepting applications for the 2026-2027 class year starting Monday, June 22. This proven four-year program combines classroom instruction with real-world, on-the-job training to prepare apprentices for successful careers in Residential and Light Commercial HVAC.

✅ 624 classroom hours
✅ 8,000 hours of on-the-job training
✅ Industry-recognized journeyman credential upon completion
✅ Designed to create more skilled, productive, and valuable HVAC professionals

Employers benefit from a stronger workforce. Apprentices gain knowledge, experience, and career advancement opportunities that last a lifetime.

⚠️ Classes fill quickly each year, so interested employers and apprentices are encouraged to apply early.

For more information and details on how to register, visit https://www.racca-florida.org/apprenticeship

Where can I find qualified technicians and installers? RACCA's Florida HVAC Apprenticeship Program is cost effective. Classes begin each year in September.

05/08/2026

Congratulations to the graduates of the 2026 Apprenticeship Program! 🎓

RACCA was proud to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of this year’s graduating class as they completed an important milestone in their careers within the HVACR industry.

Over the course of the program, these apprentices committed countless hours to classroom instruction and hands-on training, building the knowledge and skills that will help shape the future of our industry. Their dedication to learning and professional growth reflects the strong future of the trades here in Florida.

We’d also like to recognize the instructors, employers, families, and industry partners who continue to support and invest in the next generation of HVACR professionals.

Congratulations again to all of the 2026 graduates — we look forward to seeing your continued success in the industry!

Click the link below to learn more about RACCA's Apprenticeship Program, including our 2026/2027 schedule.

https://www.racca-florida.org/apprenticeship

04/07/2026

🎓 Join us in celebrating the next generation of skilled HVAC professionals!

The 2026 Apprenticeship Program Graduation marks a major milestone for these dedicated individuals who have completed years of hands-on training and classroom education. Join RACCA and RACCA's Apprenticeship Program Administrator, Dr. Gary DeSantis for this year's graduation ceremony.

📅 Date: April 14, 2026 • 6pm-8pm
📍 Location: Pinellas Technical College 6100 154th Ave N., Building # 6, Clearwater, FL 33760
👔 Attire: Casual

Come support our graduates as they take the next step in their careers and help shape the future of our industry.

🔗 Learn more & RSVP here: https://www.racca-florida.org/event/2025-2026-apprenticeship-program-graduation/