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Manufacturing Day 2017: Closing the Skills Gap

“Growing a talented workforce helps ensure manufacturing will continue to be the bedrock of our economy and competitiveness.” –Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers Imagine what a day without a computer or a cell phone or even a car would be like. No emails or Facebook to check. No way […]

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Supermarket HVAC/R & Energy Efficiency

Supermarket HVAC/R is a large industry in the US. They make up 2% of commercial building space and account for 6% of total commercial building energy consumption in the states. 1 A lot of a supermarket’s energy costs comes from refrigeration, so greater energy efficiency in refrigeration can mean greater net profits for supermarkets. HVAC […]

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THE REFRIGERATION SCHOOL, INC. EXPANDS OFFERING WITH WELDING SPECIALIST PROGRAM

PHOENIX, Sept. 18, 2017 –  The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI), the largest heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) school in the country, announced it will launch a Welding Specialist Program in collaboration with Tulsa Welding School in the Phoenix market, with classes expected to start December 11, 2017. With capacity to accommodate 120 students, the […]

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What To Know About Refrigerant Leaks

Refrigerant leaks can be very frustrating. Imagine, in the middle of a heat wave, the refrigeration system stops working because it is low on refrigerant. For businesses that rely on cooling, like supermarkets or data centers, this may have major consequences. Yet, even if it doesn’t lead to a complete outage, refrigerant leakage can have […]

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RSI NAMES DAVID EAKER CAMPUS PRESIDENT

David Eaker, who previously served as regional director of admissions at Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC) in Houston and Tulsa Welding School (TWS) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been named campus president of The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI). As campus president, David will oversee many facets of RSI including operational effectiveness, academic quality and […]

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What Is a Structural Welder?

Structural welders play an important role in the construction of roads, bridges, buildings, and other important infrastructure. 1 Their work is challenging but fulfilling: they climb great heights to ply their trade and shape cityscapes. Learn more about the field of structural welding in this article. Structural Welder Definition A structural welder is an ironworker. […]

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What Is Welding?

When you drive to work everyday, open your computer, or even watch a NASCAR race, you probably don’t think about welding, but the process plays an integral role in all three of these things. In fact, more than 50 percent of U.S. products use welding. 1 What exactly is welding? Read on to discover more […]

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