Overview

Nominate Friends and Family Members

The BuildATech™ Friends and Family program is the perfect choice for individuals who are keen to expand their knowledge in HVAC and become job-ready technicians. 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

As nominations are received, our BuildATech™ Friends and Family will reach out to the nominee by e-mail. The nominee will be asked to complete a verification form and confirm their interest in the program. As they complete these steps, they will receive notification of their placement in the program along with confirmation of their course locations and dates. Students accepted into the program are responsible for transportation to class each day along with room and board.

Courses Begin in Early June

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

2025 Program Dates

January 27

Nominations
Now Open

May 2

Nominations
Close

June 9 - 27

First Course

July 7 - 25

Second Course

Testimonials

Hello,

I am pleased to be writing about this amazing program. We were approached by Lennox a couple months back about bringing on a future tech that has gone through the Build A Tech 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 spot 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 Friends and Family program.

Please feel free to reach out to me for any other details. It is impossible to list all of the benefits of this program, but I’ll forever be an advocate.

God Bless you all,

Barry Williams
Director at Texas ACE

FAQs

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 2, 2025, at 11:59 pm Pacific Time Zone

Nominations Open: February, 2025
Nominations Close: May 2, 2025
BuildATech™ Friends and Family Courses Begin:
 Group A: June 9-27, 2025
 Group B: July 7-25, 2025

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 may be given the opportunity to interview with Lennox Premier dealers with open roles.

The BuildATech™ Friends and Family programs will be conducted from June 6 through June 27, 2025, for Group A. Group B will be conducted from July 7 through July 27, 2025. The course will be held at six of the Lennox Live Lab locations across North America:

Group A:

  • Richardson, Texas
  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • Sacramento, California

Group B:

  • Richardson, Texas
  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • Grove City, Ohio
  • Romeoville, Illinois

This is a three-week course Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 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 Code of Conduct acknowledgment form.

  • A minimum of 12 participants across the six locations (4 in each) to run the course.
  • A maximum of 115 total participants gifted the course in 2025, 50 in Richardson and 15 each in Phoenix, Sacrament, Atlanta, Grove City, and Romeoville.
  • Each participant receives the course at no cost, including the in-person instruction, course materials, NATE examination fees and lunch each day of class for the program.

The nomination form is available through May 2, 2025, on the BuildATech Friends & Family page.

A Lennox employee or business partner can nominate someone for the program.

To submit a nomination, the Nominator must provide the full name and contact information for both the Nominator and the Nominee.

As nominations are received, our BuildATech Friends & Family team will reach out to the nominee within 5 to 7 business days. Nominees will be required verify their interest in the program and provide additional information about themselves and their preferences. They are encouraged to provide the required information and documentation as quickly as possible as space for each course will be limited.