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Career Advancement Options in HVAC

If you’re looking for a vocation that offers variety and development opportunities throughout your career, you may want to consider entering the HVAC field. Below you’ll find three potential career advancement options that HVAC training graduates can pursue once they have acquired sufficient experience in the industry. Design & Engineering There are plenty of opportunities […]

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A Typical Day in the Life of an HVAC Technician

There are many career paths open to the person who is trained in HVAC. Moreover, the job requirements for an HVAC technician will likely vary depending on geographical location, type of employer and experience. Even so, this article seeks to give a glimpse into a typical day in the life of an HVAC technician. If […]

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Benefits of Attending Trade School in Phoenix

Choosing to attend a vocational training program in Phoenix is not only a great opportunity to advance your career, but Phoenix, Arizona is also a wonderful place to live and work. RSI offers a variety of vocational training programs aimed at preparing students for a successful career in the skilled trades. Here is why attending […]

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HVAC Technician Vs. Electro-Mechanical Technician

People who enjoy working with their hands and prefer a flexible work schedule are often drawn to the fields of HVAC or electrical work. While HVAC technicians and electro-mechanical technicians share many skills and abilities, they are also very different from one another in terms of job duties, training, and job prospects. Learn more about […]

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How Do Solar Panels Work?

In the simplest terms, solar panels collect sunlight through photovoltaic (PV) cells and convert the light’s energy into electricity. How they deliver converted energy varies depending on the application. The Science Behind Solar PV cells consist of two plates of semiconducting material, commonly made of silicon. Silicon has some special chemical properties that make it an […]

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6 HVAC Industry Publications You Should Be Reading

Reading industry publications is one of the best ways to gain an overview of a field you’re interested in entering. The digital editions of these professional magazines provide constantly updated information on everything from webinars to conferences, from new products to jobs in your area. Once you complete RSI’s refrigeration training program and become an HVAC […]

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RSI Testifies Before the Arizona Senate Committee on Education

The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) was honored to appear and testify before the Arizona Senate Committee on Education and the Arizona House Committee on Government and Higher Education on Thursday, February 26, 2015. RSI was represented by Campus President Steve Malutich and two RSI graduates, Doug Siebels and Chris Watt. Doug, who works for Parker […]

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