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Slide Show: Benefits of Hands-on Training

Posted: February 14, 2014 by Oanh Nguyen

The Refrigeration School places significant emphasis on hands-on learning in each of its programs. Hands-on training has many advantages over lecture-style coursework, including increased information retention, experience working with tools and materials, guidance from professionally-experienced instructors, improved engagement with the coursework, and development of critical thinking skills. On this slide show, learn more about how […]

Top 10 States for HVAC Careers 2013

Posted: February 4, 2014 by Oanh Nguyen

Emerson Climate Technologies compiled a list of the top states in the country for HVAC technicians to work based on a number of factors. The compilers focused particularly on HVAC salary, number of accredited HVAC school locations, heating and cooling environmental data, residential home values, and number of certified North American Technician Excellence (NATE) contractors. […]

Top Fields for Industrial Electro-Mechanical Technicians

Posted: February 3, 2014 by Oanh Nguyen

Individuals with an interest in mechanical and electrical systems or who have considered a mechanical or electrical career have several options for pursuing an education and training in a rewarding and challenging career field. One option is to pursue a career in an industrial field. Industrial electro-mechanical technicians play an important role in the technical […]

MRW/RSI Scholarship Program

Posted: November 1, 2013 by Oanh Nguyen

“We’re lending money we don’t have to kids who can’t pay it back, to educate them for jobs that no longer exist. We have become ‘profoundly disconnected’.” – Mike Rowe “Dirty Jobs” The mikeroweWORKS Foundation and The Refrigeration School (RSI) are pleased to announce the creation of the MRW/RSI Scholarship Program for high school seniors. […]

The Refrigeration School Awarded 2014 Military Friendly Schools Designation

Posted: September 26, 2013 by Oanh Nguyen

Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named The Refrigeration School to the coveted Military Friendly Schools® list. The 2014 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service […]

The Refrigeration School, Inc. Announces Online Mechanical Maintenance Engineering Program

Posted: July 16, 2013 by Oanh Nguyen

Phoenix, Arizona – October 12, 2012 – The Refrigeration School, Inc. is proud to announce that courses in their Associate of Occupational Studies in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering degree program are available online. Now, once students have completed the first 9 months of this 15-month program, which is the on-campus Electro-Mechanical Technologies program, the remaining 6 […]

In Light of Industry Demand, Refrigeration School, Inc. Announces New HVAC 6 Month Training Program

Posted: July 16, 2013 by Oanh Nguyen

Phoenix, Arizona – May 29, 2012 – RSI is proud to announce a new Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technologies program. Students can complete the training program in as little as 6 months. “We are excited to announce this accelerated HVAC program to meet the need for qualified technicians. Our new 6 month program provides […]