Mark, 42, born and raised in Indiana, moved to Prince of Wales Island in Alaska in 2000. He lived there for 14 years. Mark graduated from the six month Refrigeration Technologies program at RSI in July 2015. Thanks for your time, Mark. Tell us what you did before coming to RSI. I was doing heating, […]
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Why Generation Z Is Choosing Trade School Over College
About to graduate from high school? Already finished school and weighing your options for the next step? Then you are likely part of Generation Z, the group of Americans born in 1997 and later.1 Unlike your older siblings and parents, going to college may not be part of your life plan. You’re not alone. Your […]
Read MoreWhat Is Vocational Training?
Vocational training is an educational approach that teaches students only the skills and knowledge necessary for a career that does not require a bachelor’s or advanced degree from a college.1 Offered at the high school and postsecondary level, vocational training is characterized by a combination of conceptual and hands-on instruction in career-specific subject matter.2 Vocational […]
Read MoreGraduate Connections – Meet Courtney Eaton
Courtney, 21, from Puyallup, Washington, graduated from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program at RSI in July 2018. Thanks for your time, Courtney. Did you go to RSI straight out of high school? Pretty much. I went down to RSI three months after I graduated high school in 2017. Had you always wanted to work in […]
Read MoreGraduate Connections – Meet Edward Rivera
Edward, 32, from Phoenix, AZ, graduated from the RSI Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program in August 2012. Edward now lives in New Hampshire with his wife Katherine, and their daughter. They also have a baby on the way. Thanks for your time Edward. Tell us what you did after high school. I started working at Home […]
Read More6 Fun Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree
A job that has a positive work environment and interesting responsibilities can make a 40-hour workweek go by much faster because it’s enjoyable—fun, even. The good news is, there are plenty of enjoyable jobs for which you don’t need to attend college. And, they can pay well, too! We’ve compiled a list of 6 fun […]
Read MoreTalking to Your Customers about Smart HVAC Technology
Having good customer service skills can be essential in the HVAC industry. As an HVAC technician, you regularly interact with customers, and your business relies on their satisfaction. Effectively communicating with a customer can also help you do your job better, such as when you try to pinpoint why an air conditioning unit isn’t working […]
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