A desk job isn’t for everyone. Some people prefer to be on the move during their workday. If you think you’d prefer an active career after high school, there are plenty of jobs that will keep your hands, feet, and mind busy. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades, The Refrigeration […]
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Faculty Connections – Meet Carlson Holloway-Factory
Carl, 49, is a Commercial Electrical Instructor at The Refrigeration School. Born in Newport News, Virginia, Carl is a self-described “military brat.” His mother was Army and his dad was Air Force, so they traveled a lot. If he had to call somewhere home, it would be Washington state. That’s where he finished high school […]
Read MoreFaculty Connections – Meet Ted Temple
Ted, 63, from St. Louis, Missouri, is an HVAC Instructor at The Refrigeration School. Ted rejoined the school as an instructor about three months ago, having taught here previously in 1995/1996. Ted currently teaches the Refrigeration Systems & Practices phase to afternoon and night-class students taking the Refrigeration Technologies and the Electro-Mechanical Technologies programs. Thanks […]
Read MoreWhat Are Essential Jobs? Exploring Your Career Options after High School
The COVID-19 pandemic affected us all. One term that you might have heard a lot was “essential worker.” Essential workers helped keep society running.1 If you are a high schooler wondering what to do after you graduate, you might consider going into an essential field of work. What Are Essential Jobs? The U.S. Department of […]
Read MoreI Need a Job ASAP: HVAC Companies Are Hiring
The HVAC industry is doing relatively well and even during the pandemic, in some places, it was “business as usual for HVAC employees.” If you need a job ASAP, keep reading to see why the skilled trades could be a good option for men and women. Job Security in Essential Fields There is a sense […]
Read MoreTop 3 Hottest States in the U.S. That Need HVAC Techs
Where are HVAC technicians in demand? The top 3 hottest states in 2022 for HVAC technicians are Florida, California, and Texas, based on annual job openings projected by Career One Stop, a project sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.1 Literally, as the world heats up, especially in certain places like California, we can expect […]
Read MoreFaculty Connections – Meet Shannon Cody
Shannon, 45, is a Senior Welding Instructor at The Refrigeration School. Originally from Grand Falls, AZ – a place that Shannon describes as “a little dot in the Navajo Nation”—Shannon has 22 years of experience in the welding field and has been instructing at RSI for one year. Thanks for your time, Shannon. Tell us […]
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