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Faculty Connections – Meet Baran Galocy

Posted: May 1, 2019 by Zander Buel

Baran, 59, from Florida, is a photovoltaic instructor at The Refrigeration School (RSI). Baran joined RSI in March 2018 after a 30-year career in the field. Thanks for your time, Baran. Tell us a little about your early career. I enlisted in the U.S. Army as a drummer at 17. When I was in high […]

Green Wiring Jobs: How Electricians Help the Environment

Posted: April 30, 2019 by Zander Buel

Electricians already play a pretty important role in the world. They keep the lights on in cities and towns across the globe. Their wiring work powers the factories where essential goods like cars and computers are made. And, of course, homes and businesses wouldn’t be able to operate without electricity: appliances, computers and the Internet […]

Graduate Connections – Meet David Heiman III

Posted: April 29, 2019 by Zander Buel

David, born in Mesa, AZ, graduated from the six-month Refrigeration Technologies program in January 2019, just days before his 20th birthday. Thanks for sharing your story, David. What did you do after high school, before you came to RSI? I attended community college for a short stint. I tried it out but realized it wasn’t […]

Graduate Connections – Meet Angela Pietropaolo

Posted: April 25, 2019 by Zander Buel

Angela, 22, from New York, has been in Arizona for eight years. Angela is a member of the first class to graduate from the RSI Welding Specialist program. She graduated in August 2018. Thanks for your time, Angela. Does that mean you’re the first female welding graduate from RSI? One of them. There were other […]

6 Tips for Career Growth in 2019 for HVAC Technicians

Posted: April 23, 2019 by Zander Buel

The middle of the year can be a good time to check in with annual career goals or set some if you haven’t already. This is especially important for HVAC technicians because the equipment continues to evolve and become more complex to meet environmental and efficiency standards.[1] With more than six months left in 2019, […]

HVAC Equipment to Watch in 2019: Mini-Split Systems

Posted: April 16, 2019 by Zander Buel

How can you keep your skills aligned with the market after HVAC school? Following innovations in HVAC equipment and changing customer preferences is one way. Mini-split systems, also called ductless HVAC, are the equipment to watch this year. Improved efficiencies thanks to technological advancements and growing customer awareness have made them one of the fastest-growing […]

Skilled Labor Shortage Alert: Where Are All the Qualified HVAC/R Techs?

Posted: April 9, 2019 by Zander Buel

The HVAC/R industry has a problem: too many jobs and not enough qualified workers to fill them.[1] This year, 79 percent of construction firms plan to create more positions, but nearly just as many companies are concerned about being able to find and hire workers with the right skills, according to a survey by the […]