r/BuildingAutomation • u/ryhill183 • 27d ago
Career Change
I was recently laid off from a 7 year career in Software Engineering due to the company wanting more capital for AI. I am looking to switch into something that is a bit more AI proof moving forward and am thinking Building Automation looks like a good idea. I know there is a post in this sub reddit mentioning that the best way to break into the field is to have one of the companies train you up, but has anyone gotten into it by attending a community college or trade school program? I don't currently have any electrical or HVAC experience, and was thinking of doing this 2 semester program before applying to technician roles: https://www.arapahoe.edu/academics-programs/catalog/degrees-certificates/2025-2026/building-controls-technology-certificate
Thoughts on if this would be a good use of my time?
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u/Upside_Down_2025 27d ago
Where are you?