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Programs that Prepare You for a Career

A New VR Experience
Train anywhere. Anytime.
Enhance your training with the new virtual reality (VR) experiences from RSI. Designed by expert welding, electrical and HVAC/R professionals for students, our VR technology enables students to practice anywhere at anytime without having to use physical tools or work in labs.
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Skilled Trades
How Do I Become a Trade Professional?
The job market is changing. Influenced by demographics and technology, it’s increasingly favoring trade professionals. That’s exciting news if you feel stuck in your current job and want to train for a more secure and rewarding career. Enrolling in a trade school program is the...
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Skilled Trades
What are the Major Components of an HVAC System?
Ready to become an HVAC technician? The first step in becoming an HVAC technician is to learn about the major components of an HVAC system. Then, after learning about these components, you will be ready for an HVAC program at The Refrigeration School. What are...
Read MoreOver 50 Years of Excellence
The Refrigeration School, Inc. was founded in Phoenix, AZ in 1965 and has since been working to train skilled HVAC/R technicians.
We offer a variety of programs and class sessions in order to fit your needs.
Get Started!HVAC/R & Welding Training On Your Terms!
- Both day & evening classes available
- Hands on HVAC/R & Welding training
- Scholarships
- Help seeking available financial aid for those who qualify
- Faculty and staff who care
- Career Services for graduates
- AOS degree course credits accepted by University of Phoenix
RSI Graduates Are In-Demand
RSI can train you for a successful career in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVAC/R), solar, electrical technology and welding. This industry is vital on a global scale for climate control, refrigeration, and electrical services.

Over 10,000¹
Graduates

94%³
Overall Employment Rate

$50,070²
Annual Mean Wage
Alumni Testimonials
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Jamie Mangiaracina AOS in Mechanical Maintenance Engineneering
RSI is everything they say they are
“I attended RSI MME Program. I was in class 9 months and online for 6. Although due to health reasons I have not been employed yet with the awesome team that career services has I would have right away. Now almost 2 years later, they haven't given up. I still…”
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C.Welling Electro-Mechanical Technologies (HVACR)
Great experience
“After attending RSI it was not long for me to locate a job even though I was looking out of Phoenix and the career department didn't have many out of area leads. After working for a year or so and seeing other people hired right out of school (not RSI)…”
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Jose delgado Refrigeration Technologies
Great school
“Rsi school was a great affordable school for me I got a fantastic job right out of school. My life has changed in so many ways since I graduated I went to school to learn a trade and become something in life and because of the teachers and the school…”