Justin Fernandez of Amsterdam Receives 2021 Trane Technician of the Future Scholarship

Justin Fernandez of Amsterdam, a second-year student in Hudson Valley Community College's Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services degree program is one of 21 students across North America to receive the Trane Technician of the Future Scholarship for 2021.

Trane by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, is awarding $78,000 to students who are seeking a technical education as they prepare to enter the field of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) or Building Automation.

Recipients were selected from a pool of finalists on the basis of academic performance, leadership and participation, long-term career and educational goals, financial need and other criteria. Recipients enrolled part-time receive $2,500 each; recipients enrolled full-time receive $4,000 each. Awards may be used for all education-related expenses.

"Congratulations to each of the Trane Technician of the Future scholarship recipients," said Donny Simmons, president, Commercial HVAC Americas, Trane Technologies. "We are honored to help these aspiring technicians launch a successful career in the HVAC and building controls industry. We need more qualified technicians and operators with the right skills to grow and sustain the dynamic HVAC industry. This scholarship program is one of the many ways Trane is helping build the next generation of skilled workers who will make significant industry contributions in the years to come."