Looking for a career with a lot of potential? The sky’s the limit for solar photovoltaic installers. It’s the fastest growing occupation on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ list, with an astounding 105 percent job growth expected through 2026.[1] What exactly do these tradespeople do? And just where are all of the jobs for them? […]
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Resources for Women in HVACR
With the electrical wiring, welding and HVACR industries facing shortages of qualified workers, there’s never been a better time for women to consider learning a skilled trade.[1] Thanks to relatively quick, affordable training programs, healthy job opportunities and sometimes higher earning potential, more and more women are entering the trades. And a growing number of […]
Read MoreHVAC Safety 101: Staying Safe in Training and on the Job
Do you buckle your seatbelt when you get in the car? Look both ways before crossing the street? Get a flu shot every year? Safety plays a big role in our everyday lives. And guess what? It’s also crucial while in HVAC, both when you’re training and when you’re working. Review the HVAC safety checklists […]
Read MoreHVAC Salary 2019 Outlook: Growth and Trends
Thinking about becoming an HVAC technician? There’s a lot to like about this career: job growth, opportunities for advancement and a relatively short HVAC training time. But the big question on your mind is probably, “How much money could I make?” While the wage data for 2019 won’t be out until the end of the […]
Read MoreHow to Start the New Year With a New Career
Are you thinking about changing careers in 2019? You’re not alone. Getting another job is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions people make.[1] And two of the best ways to make resolutions stick is to be realistic about your goals and to make a plan for how to achieve them.[2] Don’t have the […]
Read MoreIntroduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Learning a versatile, up-to-date welding skillset is one of the best ways to improve job opportunities.[1] The more you know how to weld, the greater the number of positions that could be a good fit for you. Many companies are also looking for applicants with formal welding training.[2] The good news is that welding school […]
Read MoreGraduate Connections – Meet Javonte Obrien
Javonte, 26 from California, graduated from the RSI Welding Specialist program in September 2018. Thanks for sharing your story, Javonte. Tell us about your career before RSI. I had been in and out of jobs like warehousing and security, but nothing that required schooling or a trade. I was just bouncing around working regular jobs. […]
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