Do you need a welding certification in Arizona? Does Arizona require you to have a welding license? Should you learn to weld at a trade school? These can be important questions when thinking about entering the field of welding in your state. Get answers to them in this article. 1. How Do I Become a […]
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What Are Tradespeople and Why Are More Workers Training for this Field in 2021?
You’ve most likely heard of the trades before, but how much do you really know about this potential career path? If you’re like a lot of people considering changing careers right now, you may have questions surrounding the trades, for example what professionals in trades fields do and why people would want to train for […]
Read MoreWhy Technical Skills Can Mean Job Security in a Pandemic for Some Workers
The novel coronavirus has brought widespread change to the way we live, work and socialize. In a global pandemic, some jobs have disappeared or changed, while some have been highlighted as “essential.”1 Three of these jobs—HVAC technician, welder and electrician—have shown how technical skills can mean job security in a pandemic. In other words, these […]
Read MoreHVAC Demand: 41% of America’s Schools Need New HVAC Systems
Did you know there are about 36,000 public K-12 schools across the country that need HVAC repairs or improvements?1 The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) estimates that around 41% of public school districts are due for HVAC updates or replacements.1 HVAC-related problems in schools, if left unaddressed, can lead to some serious issues:1 Poor […]
Read MoreGraduate Connections – Meet McDarian “Mac” Givens
Mac, 33, from Pontiac, Michigan, graduated the nine-month Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program at RSI in January 2022. Thanks for sharing your story, Mac. How long have you been in Arizona? Nine months. I moved here in March to go to RSI. I started the program in April. What did you do before you enrolled at […]
Read MoreElectrician Training in Phoenix, AZ: What Are the Requirements to Become a Licensed Electrician?
Want to work as an electrician in Arizona? Then you’ll need your own electrician license, or to work under the supervision of an electrician who has one.1 What can it take to earn an electrician license in Arizona? Electrician training can play a big part in the process, as well as testing. What Are Arizona’s […]
Read MoreWhat Should I Go Back to School for? 3 Top Trades for College Grads to Consider
Despite holding a college degree, many graduates find themselves asking: what should I go back to school for? For decades, college has been touted as the only reliable path towards a successful career.1 This is reflected in the steadily increasing rate of college enrollment that has been the norm since the 1960s. However, this trend […]
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