Mobile workforce development

Bring the skilled trades within reach.

Six intensive weeks of hands-on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and ductwork training—delivered directly to schools and communities across the Kansas City metro.

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Built by a Master Mechanical Contractor, Master Plumber, EPA proctor, and former trades instructor.

PatentedProgram Design

LicensedProfessional Leadership

SecuredBrand & Training Materials

Built for the whole workforce ecosystem

Choose your path.

A practical CTE pathway—delivered on-site.

Expand career-connected learning without building a permanent lab. The mobile Academy brings equipment, instruction, safety gear, and credential opportunities directly to your students.

Serves eligible juniors and seniors, age 16+
Hands-on instruction on real trade equipment
Kansas and Missouri CTE credit pathways planned

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A bridge to what’s next

You don’t need every answer. You need an opportunity to begin.

Legacy Service Academy understands that taking a new direction in life isn’t always easy. The right opportunity should make the next step feel possible—not out of reach.

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For adults and career changers

A new chapter without years of waiting.

For an adult with a family, bills, and responsibilities, changing careers can feel risky—especially when traditional training may take years and cost thousands of dollars. You may know you want something better but simply need an opportunity that makes the transition possible.

For students approaching graduation

College isn’t the only path to success.

Some young people may not enjoy a traditional classroom, but they come alive when they work with their hands, solve real problems, build something, or learn a practical skill. They deserve a clear pathway to a successful career, too.

Six weeksFour trade areasOne clear starting point

Legacy Service Academy was created to help bridge that gap. Our hands-on program brings HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and ductwork training directly to students and communities—with practical instruction, credential opportunities, tools, safety equipment, and employer connections designed to turn uncertainty into a pathway forward.Whether you’re graduating high school or starting a new chapter in life, Legacy Service Academy can be that bridge.

The mobile classroom

Train them. Certify them. Connect them to careers.

One focused program. Four essential trade disciplines. Real equipment, structured practice, industry-recognized opportunities, and a direct line from learning to employment.

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A complete training environment—brought to you.

The 32-foot mobile lab and connected tent workshop create room for equipment-based instruction, individual workstations, and practical skill development at the partner’s location.

Legacy Academy 32-foot mobile training trailer with ten equipment stations, students, ramp, and safety rails — 0132-foot mobile training labTen hands-on equipment stations

Legacy Academy tent workshop with students practicing plumbing, HVAC, and electrical skills at workstations — 02Training tent workshopExpanded space for active practice

Concept renderings show the planned mobile training environment and may evolve as equipment and partner-site requirements are finalized.

The national need

America needs more skilled hands.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an average of 155,300 openings every year across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical occupations from 2025–2035.

155,300 combined openings
each year

40,600

HVAC/R+11% growth

42,000

Plumbing+7% growth

72,700

Electrical+9% growth

Projected annual openings and employment growth, 2025–2035. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook—HVAC/R, plumbing, and electrical. Openings include new demand and replacement needs.

Complete program tuition

^$4,200 per student

Designed as one clear investment with essential training support included.

Included in tuition

01 Hands-on technical training
02 Certification examination fees
03 Starter tool kit
04 Uniform and PPE
05 Transportation support
06 Résumé and interview assistance

Credentials & pathways

608

EPA Section 608 opportunity

Delivered through an ESCO Institute-approved organization.

Academy certificateIncluded

OSHA 10Planned

CPR / First AidPlanned

KS & MO CTE creditPlanned

Our mission

“We bring hands-on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical training directly to students and communities—building real skills, recognized credentials, and direct pathways to employment, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship.”

Legacy Service Academy
Building the next generation of skilled professionals

Founder & CEODeMarkus Paul

Leadership grounded in the trades

Meet the founder behind the mission.

DeMarkus Paul is a skilled-trades professional, business owner, and former instructor with more than 15 years of field experience. He entered the industry at age 19 through Lennox’s Build-A-Tech program and built his career by learning the work, leading teams, serving customers, and teaching others.

As the owner of Legacy Service Company, DeMarkus has worked across residential and commercial HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, geothermal, boilers, water heating, hydronics, electrical systems, and controls. He created Legacy Service Academy to give students and adults the kind of practical opportunity that changed his own life—without requiring them to travel far from home.

01Master Mechanical Contractor

02Master Plumber

03EPA Universal Certified

04EPA Section 608 Proctor

05Former HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Instructor

0615+ Years of Skilled-Trades Experience

“Opportunity changed my life. Legacy Service Academy is how we bring that opportunity directly to the next generation.”

01Train

Practice on real systems

02Earn

Pursue key credentials

03Prepare

Build résumé and interview skills

04Connect

Meet employer partners

Start your skilled-trades path

Apply to become a Legacy Academy tech.

Tell us about your goals and the trade skills you want to explore. Applicants age 16–17 should complete this form with a parent, guardian, school, or workforce-program representative.

6weeks of training

4trade areas

$4,200tuition with key essentials included

Prospective student application

Take the first step.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk. Complete the application and submit it directly to the Legacy Service Academy team.

Contact information

Full name * Email address * Phone number * City and state *

Your path

Applicant group * Current status * Primary trade interest * Current experience * Preferred timing * How did you hear about us?

Why are you interested in the skilled trades? *

Protect your information: Do not enter a Social Security number, birth date, payment information, medical information, or other sensitive data.

Your application is emailed to info@legacyserviceacademy.com with a copy sent to Legacy Service Company.

Questions, answered

What partners ask us.

Who can participate?+

In-school students age 16 and older, including juniors and seniors, and community adults age 18 and older may participate through an eligible partner cohort.

Where does training happen?+

The Academy brings a mobile training trailer and hands-on learning environment directly to partner schools and community locations across the Kansas City metro.

What happens after graduation?+

Qualified graduates receive résumé and interview support and are connected to participating HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other skilled-trade employers.

Are all credentials currently approved?+

The EPA Section 608 opportunity is supported through an ESCO Institute-approved organization. OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid, and Kansas and Missouri CTE credit pathways are planned and clearly identified as such.

Can the program serve our organization?+

Yes. The mobile model is designed for school districts, workforce organizations, churches, colleges, and community partners. Start with a meeting to explore site, cohort, and scheduling fit.

Bring the Academy to your community

Let’s build a pathway.

Tell us what you’re exploring, and send your meeting request directly to our team.