I came from the HVAC world. Did residential installs for years — attics in the summer, crawl spaces in the winter, unpredictable schedule, and honestly just burned out. The money wasn’t bad, but the physical toll and stress were getting to me.”
“I found out about Volta Tech School from a buddy who knew someone in the security field. I didn’t know much about alarms or cameras, but I figured I’d give it a shot. I took the Installation Tech program, and it was exactly what I needed. It was hands-on, straightforward, and actually interesting. The instructors weren’t just teachers — they’d done the work in real life, and it showed.”
“After I finished, I got a job offer from a nationwide security company. Full-time. Benefits. Normal hours. I’ve got health insurance now, a van, company gear — and I’m not wrecking my back every day.”
“The best part? I’m making more money than I did in HVAC, and I’m not dreading Mondays. If you’re thinking about switching careers, this is a solid move. Wish I did it a few years earlie
