So you’ve taken the first steps toward a career in fusing metal and enrolled in welding school. Wise decision! Formal welding training makes your chances of landing a job much likelier.[1] But becoming a metal master is no small feat. Cutting, bending and bonding steel parts doesn’t require just strength, but it also demands a […]
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Graduate Connections – Meet Kyle Wilson
Kyle, 36, graduated from the 15-month Associate of Occupational Studies in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (MME) program at RSI in 2011. Thanks for sharing your story, Kyle. What brought you to RSI? I’m a veteran of the Marine Corps. I was in the military for six years – four years active overseas and two years reserve. […]
Read MoreThe Refrigeration Apocalypse: What Would Happen if Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Disappeared?
Ever enjoyed a cold beer at a hockey game? Escaped a sweltering summer day by staying indoors with the A/C on full blast? Taken antibiotics for a nasty infection? Had surgery for a sports injury? Imagine if you could never do any of these things again. Without the science of refrigeration and HVAC/R technicians to […]
Read MoreGraduate Connections – Joshua Voss
Joshua, 33, was born in Tacoma, WA, raised in Denver, CO, then moved to Virginia at 16, before coming to Arizona five years ago. Joshua graduated the Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program at RSI in January 2018. He works for Air Fit Air Conditioning in the East Valley. Thanks for your time, Joshua. Why did you […]
Read MoreHVAC Licensing Requirements in the Pacific Northwest
Becoming an HVAC technician is about so much more than learning the trade and landing a job. The reality is, this profession comes with a many more expectations than pure skill. And if you plan on handling refrigerants, you’ll need Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 Technician Certification. HVAC techs also need a license in […]
Read MoreStaff Connections – Meet Tori Stuart
Tori’s role has been called “director of first impressions” but her RSI job title is admissions coordinator. Thanks for your time, Tori. How long have you been with RSI? About a year and a half. I started as a temp in February 2017 before they decided to make me permanent in July of last year. […]
Read MoreWiring With the Stars: Celebrities Who Began as Electricians
Did you know that a surprising number of stars actually got their start as electricians? Celebrities may enjoy fame and fortune, but before achieving notoriety, many of them first worked ordinary jobs. And for many, the skills they gained through working as electricians ended up being valuable when they moved on to the careers they’re […]
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