BLISS: Building Leaders In Struggling Societies

Turn a trade into
a career that lasts.

We provide comprehensive HVAC training and support to help individuals build lasting careers in the trades.

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8Month program
3Credentials earned
Sept 9Next cohort starts
RoselandChicago, IL 60628
NCCER Certified
EPA 608
OSHA 10
Financial Literacy
Violence Prevention
Soft Skills

Our mission

More than HVAC training.
We build leaders.

Bliss Global Corp. is a nonprofit based in Roseland, Chicago. We believe access to a skilled trade — and the income that comes with it — permanently changes lives and strengthens communities.

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Hands-on HVAC skills

Our 8-month curriculum covers everything from heating and cooling fundamentals to copper piping, soldering, and electrical basics — taught by a working industry professional.

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Recognized credentials

Graduates earn NCCER HVAC certification, EPA 608, and OSHA 10 — credentials that employers across Chicagoland recognize and require.

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Financial literacy & life skills

Every student completes financial literacy training and soft skills development, including our violence prevention curriculum — because real success is about the whole person.

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Community-rooted

We're based at 233 E. 115th Street in Roseland. Our students come from here. Our graduates give back here. This neighborhood is who we are.

Inside the classroom

Where the work
gets done.

Bliss Global Corp. hands-on HVAC training lab at 233 E. 115th Street, Roseland, Chicago — custom-built equipment rigs, condensers, air handlers, and workbenches

The training program

8 months. Real skills.
Career-ready credentials.

No prior experience required. Designed for people serious about building a skilled trade career — whether you're starting fresh or changing direction.

1OSHA Safety & Intro to HVAC
2HVAC Trade Mathematics
3Air Distribution Systems
4Introduction to Heating
5Basic HVAC Electricity
6Copper & Plastic Piping
7Introduction to Cooling
8Soldering & Brazing
9Carbon Steel Piping
10Financial Literacy
11Soft Skills & Violence Prevention
Duration
8 months
Schedule
Mon–Fri, 8:30am–3:30pm
Location
Roseland, Chicago IL
Next start
September 9, 2026
Experience needed
None — all welcome
Credentials
NCCER · EPA 608 · OSHA 10

Who we serve

Students. Employers.
Community.

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Future HVAC professionals

Ready to learn a trade that pays? No experience needed. We train you from the ground up and get you certified.

Apply for the program →
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Employers & contractors

Looking for NCCER-certified, EPA 608-credentialed HVAC technicians in Chicago? Our graduating class is ready to work.

Hire our graduates →
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Funders & partners

We're a nonprofit building workforce pathways for Chicago's South Side.

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Our graduates

The first class.
EPA certified. Ready to work.

The inaugural cohort of Bliss Global completed their 8-month program and are earning their EPA 608 certifications this month. These are your future HVAC technicians.

Bliss Global Corp. inaugural cohort holding their artwork — students in yellow shirts celebrating in the Roseland, Chicago training classroom

Find us in Roseland, Chicago

Located in the heart
of the South Side.

233 E. 115th Street · Roseland · Chicago, IL 60628 · Accessible by CTA from across the South Side.

Our address

Bliss Global Corp.
233 E. 115th Street
Chicago, IL 60628
(Roseland neighborhood)

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Next cohort: September 9, 2026 Spots are limited — apply early.

Program schedule

Monday8:30am – 3:30pm
Tuesday8:30am – 3:30pm
Wednesday8:30am – 3:30pm
Thursday8:30am – 3:30pm
Friday8:30am – 12:30pm
Saturday & SundayClosed

Ready to start your
HVAC career in Chicago?

The next cohort begins September 9, 2026. Applications are open now. Takes less than 3 minutes.

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