About to graduate from high school and dreading the idea of college? Did you know there are other options? Vocational training is one gaining national attention lately. Vocational training is increasingly becoming a vital component of the U.S. economy because it prepares students for in-demand career opportunities in the skilled trades. If you’re interested in […]
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Are There Trades Jobs for Women?
The answer: Yes. It’s no longer a man’s world in construction and other traditionally male-dominated fields. That’s because the skilled trades are becoming an increasingly attractive career choice for women. And after years of making up only a small part of the skilled trades workforce, their numbers are rising.[1] The day when a women’s image […]
Read MoreGraduate Connections – Meet Joel Chavez Miranda
Joel, 20, born and raised in Chandler, AZ, graduated from the RSI Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program in April 2019. Thanks for your time, Joel. Tell us what you did after high school. I went into RSI pretty much straight out of high school. I started at RSI at 18, graduated at 19, and now I’m […]
Read MoreWhat Is Trade School?
Career college, vocational school, technical school and trade school are all postsecondary institutions that prepare students for a specific profession. These schools typically take two years or less to complete and award diplomas, degrees and certificates. Trade schools offer hands-on training in skilled trades like HVAC maintenance and repair, welding and electrical work.[1][2] Should I […]
Read MoreWhat Is a Welder Salary in Arizona?
The average national salary for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in Arizona was $43,480 in 2017, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Welders in Arizona made a mean hourly wage of $20.91 and a median hourly wage of $18.79.[1] Read on to learn what factors influence salary for welders in Arizona and […]
Read MoreEmployer Connections: Meet CWS
To give you some insight into the companies that recruit RSI graduates, we spoke with Hilda Smith, Community Director at Marquis Sonoran Preserve in Phoenix, a CWS Property Management Company property. Thanks for your time, Hilda. Please give us a brief overview of CWS Property Management. CWS serves more than 60,000 residents and 800 team members […]
Read MoreSkilled Trades versus Tech Careers: Which Is Right for You?
“Truck drivers are in perilously low supply, Silicon Valley continues to struggle to fill vacancies, and employers across the grid are coping with a skills mismatch as the economy edges ever closer to full employment.” -Jeff Cox, CNBC reporter.[1] This excerpt from a CNBC article published last July highlights three issues that should be especially […]
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