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5 Common Mistakes New Welding Students Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Welding has a learning curve, and new students run into common mistakes along the way. Making those mistakes while you’re still learning doesn’t mean you’re bad at this. The students who improve fastest aren’t necessarily the most talented. They’re the ones who know […]

RSI student working on electrical wiring

How Phoenix Dust Storms Affect Electrical And Mechanical Systems

In August 2025, a particular type of dust storm known as a haboob, rolled through the Valley, grounded flights at Sky Harbor, knocked out power […]

What Makes Some Trades Technicians More Competitive In Phoenix

Competitive technicians treat their training program like the first day of their career. Every lab session, every troubleshooting exercise, every early morning alarm is a […]

Working Trades Jobs Across The Valley

The worst part of most jobs isn’t the work itself, it’s often the monotony: Same parking lot. Same building. Same routine on repeat, five days […]

How Skilled Trades Careers Compare To Other Entry-Level Jobs

You graduated. Or maybe you are about to. Either way, the question has already started: “So, what are you going to do?” And the honest […]

Three RSI students working on a solar panel

Why Solar Growth in Arizona Creates Opportunities for Electricians

Arizona is one of the sunniest states in the country, and that sunshine has become a major economic advantage. Consistent sunlight allows solar systems to […]

What HVAC Students Learn to Notice That Others Don’t

Most people only notice whether a space feels comfortable or uncomfortable. Students training in HVAC learn to notice why. At The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI), […]

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