Arizona’s Family and Fox10 News were at RSI today to chat with us about a very big development in our partnership with Fresh Start Women’s Foundation: we’re offering $100,000 in scholarships to support women pursuing careers in the skilled trades! Watch the clips below: Arizona Family Talks with RSI About Partnership with Fresh Start […]
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Graduate Connections – Meet Adrian Belmontes
Adrian, 35, from Phoenix, Arizona, graduated the nine-month Electro-Mechanical Technologies program (EMT) at RSI in June 2022. Thanks for sharing your story, Adrian; what did you do after high school before you came to RSI? After high school, I went to college. Back in the day, like 17-18 years ago, the teachers pushed you to […]
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John, 31, originally from El Paso, Texas, graduated the six-month Refrigeration Technologies program at RSI in July 2022. John moved to Arizona with his family about 15 years ago. Thanks for sharing your story, John. What did you do after high school before you came to RSI? For the past five years I was a […]
Read MoreWhat Is the Future for Electricians?
As long as we have and use electricity, it’s reasonable to expect that there will always be a need for electricians. Electricity surrounds us in our everyday lives, allowing us to live and work comfortably. We rely on electricians to install, maintain and repair our electrical systems in our homes, offices and environment. It’s likely […]
Read MoreWhat Is the Job Outlook for an Electrician?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that electrician jobs nationwide will grow around 9% over the next ten years, between 2020-2030.1 An estimated 66,100 more electricians will be expected to join the workforce across the next decade.1 Why are electricians in high demand? Like many jobs, new employment positions for electricians can be expected […]
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take to Learn a Trade Skill?
College is often seen as the only path towards a rewarding and well-paying career. This common misconception is starting to lose its weight as more and more people look for alternative career paths, with many turning towards the skilled trades. Here, we’re going to look at how long it takes to learn a trade skill […]
Read MoreGraduate Connections – Meet Enrique Diaz
Enrique, 25, from Chandler, Arizona, graduated the nine-month Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program at RSI in October 2021. Thanks for sharing your story, Enrique; how did refrigeration appear on your radar? When I was 18, I was working at fast-food restaurants. I’d worked at restaurants since I was 15½. One day, one of our walk-in […]
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