Some people wouldn’t necessarily equate Student Services with “problem solving,” but they aren’t Tara Bourlotos, Director of Student Services at RSI. In addition to being the department that works with students to ensure they complete their programs and graduate, Student Services helps with connecting students to needed resources like transportation and to inform students about […]
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As a high school dropout, Luis never expected to earn a degree, but he recently graduated from the Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (MME) associate degree program at RSI. Luis, 39, first graduated with Honors from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program in June 2016. In fact he won the Presidential Award at graduation before returning to complete […]
Read MoreHVAC Service Demands by Region – Winter 2017
Temperatures in some regions of the country will be much colder this winter compared to last year, predicts the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). While it would be ideal for customers to allow technicians to perform HVAC maintenance to keep heating equipment functioning efficiently and properly, most don’t know, so techs may be very […]
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Vocational Scholarships for Adults
Trade school isn’t just for teenagers fresh out of high school. In fact, over 66 percent of students pursuing technical training haven’t seen a high school locker for at least 15 years! There are plenty of reasons people of all ages are going to vocational school: it’s faster than college, cheaper, and can lead to […]
Read MoreFurnace Maintenance 101
HVAC professionals visit residential and commercial properties to perform maintenance on heating and cooling equipment. Since most property owners in the U.S. use furnaces, working on them often occurs in the fall and winter. 1 What Is a Furnace? Before you start working on furnaces regularly, it might help to know how they work. A […]
Read MoreCreating a Student Budget
Unless you are a person with unlimited financial means, you need to live on a budget. This is especially true while you are a student. Budgeting keeps your finances under control, shows you where to make adjustments, lets you track your expenses, and helps you allocate your money properly. Why Create a Budget? Creating a […]
Read More3 Scholarships for Women in HVAC/R School
Whether you’re finishing high school soon or switching careers to become a heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanic and installer can be a great career choice for women. In this field, the number of jobs is expected to grow by 14% through 2024. This is much faster than the national average of 7%. 1 Vocational […]
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