Two students in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Program at Front Range Community College have won scholarships from a national foundation.
The Rees Scholarship Foundation awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Josh Chinn of Fort Collins and a $1,000 scholarship to Scott Johnson of Severance. Both work full time while also being students in the HVAC/R program, which is housed at FRCC-Loveland, 800 S. Taft in Loveland.
Josh Chinn
Scott Johnson
Chinn is seeking an Associate of Applied Science degree and HVAC/R certificates because he sees “endless opportunities” for the technical skills he is gaining. He works for Novation Commercial Services of Fort Collins.
Johnson is seeking certification in Light Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating and an Environmental Protection Agency license. He believes his new skills will be applicable in the workplace and save his companies money. He is a lead technician for Blue Ocean Real Estate Management and owner of Scott’s Handyman.
The Clifford H. “Ted” Rees Jr. Scholarship Foundation was established to assist with the recruitment and competency of future heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration technicians by awarding scholarships to qualified students who are enrolled in an institutionally accredited school. FRCC’s HVAC/R Program has national accreditation from the Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation, which is the only accreditation supported by major industry associations.
About Front Range Community College
FRCC offers nearly 100 degree and certificate programs from locations in Boulder County, Larimer County, Westminster, and Brighton, and online. FRCC is a member of the Colorado Community College System.
About the Colorado Community College System
The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is the state’s largest system of higher education, serving more than 144,000 students annually at 13 colleges and 39 locations across Colorado. Our open access mission ensures all Coloradans who aspire to enrich their lives have access to quality higher education opportunities. CCCS students save time and money with affordable tuition and fees, concurrent enrollment, and guaranteed transfer to any public university in Colorado. Online courses are available via Colorado Community Colleges Online. CCCS also oversees career and technical programs in our 13 colleges, more than 160 school districts, and six other post-secondary institutions. By partnering with business and industry, CCCS helps employers meet workforce needs and prepares students for direct entry to their chosen career pathway. The vast majority of our students are Colorado residents and, after graduation, 97 percent of our students stay in state, becoming the workforce that powers the Colorado economy and the heart of our neighborhoods, businesses, and communities.
