Overview

Nominate Friends
and Family Members

The BuildATech® Friends and Family program is the perfect choice for individuals looking to start a career in the HVAC industry as a technician, installer, or in other HVAC technical-based career paths. We tailor this program to those who have little to no experience in the field and we provide them with the essential knowledge and skills to succeed. This program is exclusively available to family members of Lennox employees or friends of Lennox business partners.

Applicants
are Selected

Once the deadline closes on May 3rd, 2024, the BuildATech® Friends and Family committee will begin narrowing down the applicants. Students will be notified if they are accepted into the program by mid May. Students accepted into the program are responsible for transportation to class each day along with room and board.

Program Begins
in Early June

The BuildATech® Friends and Family programs will be conducted and offered during the summer months and will be provided in our Arizona, California, or Texas Live Lab locations. This program is a three-week course that meets in-person Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and students are expected to attend class daily. All students accepted in the program must adhere to the Code of Conduct. Upon acceptance into the program, applicants will be required to sign a Participant Release Form.

Timeline

March 13th

Nominations
Open

May 3rd

Nominations
Close

May 17th

Students are
Finalized

June 3rd - 21st

Classes in
Session

Friends and
Family Testimonials

Barry Williams

Director of HVAC @ Bacon
Plumbing Heating Air Electrics

Hello,

We were approached by Lennox a couple months back about bringing on a future tech that has gone through the BuildATech® program. Demaree’ had no experience prior to the class, but had enough education to begin his career as an HVAC tech. We had him start with our IAQ install team as a helper and have since had him doing ride-alongs with service and maintenance techs. He has a great attitude and a willingness to work.

What I love about the future of this program is that we are setting people up for success. College isn’t for everyone, and the trades are falling off with our current generations unwillingness to work. Having the opportunity for continued education, assistance with tools and other tremendous options. I do not have a college degree yet have made it to the director position of a large home services company. I pray that we are able to save others from going into significant debt, never graduating, or giving up on education altogether by utilizing programs like the BuildATech® Friends and Family program.

FAQ’s

This program is exclusively available to family members of Lennox employees or friends of Lennox business partners. Nominations must be submitted by a Lennox employee or Lennox business partner to be considered.

To qualify, applicants must:

  1. Have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent.
  2. Be at least 18 years* old.
  3. Possess a valid driver’s license at the time of acceptance.

*Applicants who are not yet 18 are advised to contact the Lennox Learning Solutions program (training@lennox.com) to discuss any exceptions that may be granted.

May 3, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time Zone.

Applications Open: March 13, 2024.
Application Deadline: May 3, 2024.
Notification of Selection Results: Mid May.
BuildATech® Friends and Family Courses Begin: June 3, 2024.
BuildATech® Friends and Family Course Completion and Graduation Ceremony: June 21, 2024.

Upon completion of the course, students will possess the necessary knowledge to apply for HVAC jobs as service technicians or installers. Based on attendance and test scores throughout the three-week course, graduates of the program will be given the opportunity to interview with Lennox Premier dealers with open roles.

Richardson, Texas | Phoenix, Arizona | Eastvale, California

This is a three-week course that meets Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM to 4 PM daily. Students are expected to attend class each day arriving at the start time and staying through the end. Failure to meet attendance requirements without an excused absence can lead to removal from the program.

All students accepted in the program must adhere to the Code of Conduct. Upon acceptance into the program, applicants must sign a Participant Release Form.

Participants of the BuildATech® Friends and Family course must attend class for the entire duration of the program or they will be ineligible to continue. Students are responsible for transportation to class each day along with room and board.

During the Nomination Period and through the final day of the Program Term, a Nominator must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Be an employee of Lennox or one of its affiliates.
  • Agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
  • Provide only information in relation to a Nominee if the Nominator has received permission from the Nominee to provide their information to Lennox.
  • If their Nominee is selected as a Participant (as defined below), actively support the Nominee’s participation and active attendance in the Program, including attending the Program celebration dinner with the Participant.