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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 Long is an Electrician Program?
Do you have seven months to complete an Electrical Applications training program at The Refrigeration School? Since becoming an electrician requires a license, it is important to complete your education and pass then licensing exam offered by the state of Arizona’s Registrar of Contractors. Contractor...
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Skilled Trades
Are Tradeswomen in Demand?
Are you a woman who wants to work in the trades? You are not alone. It is no longer a male only industry with many women working in the trades. Tulsa Welding School is ready to help you become a welder, electrician, or HVAC technician....
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

91%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…”