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Isaiah Morisset says Franklin Cummings Tech helped him achieve his dreams by connecting him to his employer, Johnson Controls, where he landed a co-op while enrolled in the HVAC&R Technology certificate program. Upon earning his certificate in 2025, he was hired by Johnson Controls as a full-time HVAC technician, but discovered the field of Building Energy Management (BEM) and became fascinated with the technology. "BEM is the future of HVAC," Isaiah said. "Everything is getting computerized, automated." BEM focuses on measuring, analyzing, and optimizing energy consumption in commercial, industrial, and residential facilities. Professionals in this field—such as energy managers, analysts, and systems specialists—lower operational costs, reduce carbon footprints, and improve indoor comfort without sacrificing occupant needs.

To build his skills and expand his career options at Johnson Controls, Isaiah completed the FC Tech BEM associate degree program and is now poised to start the college's Business Management bachelor's degree in Fall 2026.

He was able to stack his credits from the HVAC certificate and the associate degree, putting him on track to earn his bachelor's in Management with just two additional years of study--fully online.

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Meet Nicholas Quarantiello, a 2026 graduate of the Franklin Cummings Tech HVAC&R Technology program who is now pursuing an associate degree in Building Energy Management. Nicholas loved the hands-on experience in the HVAC program, where he learned to troubleshoot a wide variety of heating, cooling, and refrigeration issues. He especially enjoyed learning about "smart building" technology, the computerized systems that adjust heating, cooling, air flow, and other systems to improve energy efficiency and keep building occupants comfortable. He was able to apply the credits from his HVAC program toward the Building Energy Management program, putting him on a path to complete his associate degree with just one additional year of study. Nicholas landed a co-op job this summer at Automated Logic, where he is putting his skills to work as a building energy management technician.


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Meet Steven Thomas, a first year student in the Franklin Cummings Tech Construction Management associate degree program. Steven wanted to move into a career with strong earning potential and growth opportunities to support his growing family. After doing some research online and meeting with Admissions counselors, he decided to apply and was accepted into the Management program. He said his experience has been "phenomenal." He already landed a co-op working as a project manager intern at TWC Phoenix and feels like he is well on his way to a great career.

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Meet Julius Rogers, a first year student in the Cybersecurity associate degree program. Julius was working as a catering company supervisor when a friend told him about his experiences in the Computer Information Technology program at Franklin Cummings Tech. After checking out a college brochure, Julius applied and was accepted into the Cybersecurity program. He had always loved computers and says the supportive faculty made his transition to college an easy one. He says the program has taught him the cutting edge skills he needs to land an internship in the industry and set him up for a successful career when he graduates.

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Meet Eleanor Duda, who will graduate in 2027 from the Opticianry associate degree program. Eleanor was working in the Opticianry field, but wanted to advance her career and boost her income by becoming a licensed optician. "This is a field I'm very passionate about," she said. "I like learning anything technical about eyewear." She said the Opticianry program at Franklin Cummings Tech taught her the skills required to succeed as an Optician and guided her through the licensing process. She will even be able to complete the program in just one year, thanks to the Accelerated program offered to students who already hold a bachelor's degree.

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Meet another member of our Class of 2026! Aiden graduated in May with his associate degree in Mechatronics. He said he built a strong sense of community at Franklin Cummings Tech, especially with the professors in his program. Our associate degree program combines automations technology with electronics knowledge to prepare grads to step right into an entry-level technician role, or to continue their studies in a bachelor's program in mechanical or electrical engineering. Aiden said his goal after graduating is to continue into an electrical engineering bachelor's degree program. " I want to become an engineer," he said. "I want to make things that make people's lives better."

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We'd like to celebrate some recent grads from the Class of 2026. Meet Gavin Hanbury, who earned his associate degree in Construction Management (CM). Gavin had always been interested in construction. The skills he learned in the hands-on CM program, combined with the two co-op experiences that the Co-op and Career Services team helped him land at major construction firms, helped him advance toward his goal to work as a construction supervisor.

Learn more about the Construction Management program at https://franklincummings.edu/academics/academic-programs/construction-management/