John, 31, originally from El Paso, Texas, graduated the six-month Refrigeration Technologies program at RSI in July 2022. John moved to Arizona with his family about 15 years ago. Thanks for sharing your story, John. What did you do after high school before you came to RSI? For the past five years I was a […]
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As long as we have and use electricity, it’s reasonable to expect that there will always be a need for electricians. Electricity surrounds us in our everyday lives, allowing us to live and work comfortably. We rely on electricians to install, maintain and repair our electrical systems in our homes, offices and environment. It’s likely […]
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Enrique, 25, from Chandler, Arizona, graduated the nine-month Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program at RSI in October 2021. Thanks for sharing your story, Enrique; how did refrigeration appear on your radar? When I was 18, I was working at fast-food restaurants. I’d worked at restaurants since I was 15½. One day, one of our walk-in […]
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Chris, 28, from Casa Grande, Arizona, graduated the nine-month Electro-Mechanical Technologies program at RSI in May 2022. Thanks for sharing your story, Chris. What did you do after high school before you came to RSI? I dropped out of high school because I was always in trouble. So, I went back at 18 and finished […]
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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) can be a great career to consider if you enjoy doing mechanical work, working with customers and problem-solving. Around 15,000 more HVAC mechanics and installers will be needed in the U.S. over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). If you’re considering becoming an HVAC […]
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