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DeHart Technical School: Preparing the Next Generation of Technicians
One of the biggest things that sets DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. apart from other home service companies is our investment in the future of the trades. We don’t just hire the best technicians in the industry, we help develop them through DeHart Technical School, our fully accredited, financial aid approved technical school right here in Modesto, CA.
At DeHart Technical School, students are trained on the most up-to-date curriculum, technology, and equipment, and they’re also guided by the same core values that have defined DeHart since 1946: honesty, craftsmanship, and always doing what’s right for the customer. That means when you invite a DeHart technician into your home, you’re working with someone who has not only the technical expertise, but also the integrity and customer-first mindset we expect from our team.
The school’s mission goes beyond our company. It’s about strengthening the skilled trades across the entire Central Valley. Many graduates begin their careers with us at DeHart, but just as many go on to get their own contractor’s license, or work with other contractors, facilities, and businesses throughout the region. By supporting DTS, we’re investing, not just our own workforce, but in the future of the trades beyond our company.
Real-World Training with Real Impact
Students at DeHart Technical School receive both classroom instruction and hands-on training with the latest tools and technologies. This combination prepares them not only to pass industry certifications like their Refrigerant Handling Certification (EPA 608) and NATE (North American Technician Excellence), but to thrive in real-world service environments.
Opening Doors to the Trades
DTS is active in partnering with local school districts. Through job shadow days held at our training labs and participation in career fairs, students are introduced to alternative pathways and success outside of traditional four-year colleges. While we’re passionate about guiding young people into the trades, our programs are open to anyone, from mid-career adults pivoting into new fields, to industry professionals brushing up on, or advancing their skills, to employees sent by their companies to advance their training. Whatever your path, DTS is here to help you build a future in the trades.
Shaping the Future of Skilled Trades
DeHart Technical School was founded because we recognized a need for more opportunities in skilled trades education here in the Central Valley. For too long, traditional educational career paths were seen as the only option to a living wage, and we knew our community deserved more. Fifteen years later, DTS has grown into a place where students can gain the knowledge, skills, and values to launch lasting, meaningful careers.
Together, DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. and DeHart Technical School are building futures, supporting local talent, and ensuring the next generation of tradespeople is ready to serve our community with excellence.
