MTEC UPDATE GREAT START IN 2023

Praxis Motion Pictures arrived at the MTEC lab on January 31st to create fresh new video of our HVAC facility to spread the word about MTEC and all that a career in the industry has to offer. Despite all the activity happening here in Brunswick, the MEMA staff always finds time to get on the road to spread the word about MTEC. High schools around the state will be holding career fairs and hiring events as seniors prepare to graduate. MTEC will be there to show students how quickly and economically they can train for a great a career in the HVAC trade. Attending events hosted by high schools allows MTEC to get in front of the next generation of HVAC technicians and show students that there are other paths to higher education outside of two and four-year college programs. Other industry events on the schedule for the coming months include the Propane Summit, annual PHCC Trade Show and the State of Maine Sportsman’s Show.

If there are events in your area you would like MTEC to attend, or if you are interested in touring the MTEC lab contact Colleen Ege at cege@maineenergymarketers.com or call the office at 207-7295298.

The MEMA Technical Education Center is off to a great start in 2023!

The year was launched with Roger Mitchell’s return to MTEC, assuming the role of Dean and Lead Instructor. Roger was instrumental in the creation of the MTEC lab and curriculum during his years here from roughly 2002-2012. Since his return, he hasn’t sat still, putting years of HVAC experience to good use by bringing new ideas and energy to the MTEC classroom and lab. Dan Weber and Jon Green continue to be integral to the MTEC team as well, all three excited to be educating technicians and working with MEMA Members to further advance MTEC’s growth and excellence.

Roger returned just in time to lead the staff in the annual MTEC lab clean-up. During the two-week winter pause the MEMA staff helped ready the classrooms and lab before the next influx of students arrived. The lab and every classroom were polished and shined, some receiving a fresh coat of paint. Old technology and equipment were swapped out for newer more up to date equipment in anticipation of the students’ arrival on January 17th.

MTEC welcomed its first group of students with both Oil Heat Technician Training and Appliance Installation and Service classes beginning on January 17th. These classes marked the start of the first two Full-Semester HVAC Program offerings for the year.