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Large HVAC Company vs Small: Which Is the Better First Job?

Phoenix is one of the most active markets in the country for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) work. Arizona’s HVAC employment is projected to grow 18% through 2032, according to CareerOneStop, more than double the 8% national rate. Population growth keeps […]

Graduate Connections - Meet Jonathan Gonzalez

Jonathan, 27, was born in Inglewood, and raised in San Bernardino, CA; he lived most of his life in California before moving to AZ. Jonathan […]

Graduate Connections - Meet Delbert Nez

Delbert, 36, was born and raised on the Navajo Reservation in a little town called Fort Defiance, Arizona. Delbert completed the seven-month Refrigeration Technologies (RT) […]

The Refrigeration School (RSI) is Unifying with Tulsa Welding School: A New Chapter for Arizona's Skilled Trades

For decades, the Phoenix Valley has known The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) as a premier destination for HVAC/R, electrical, and welding training. Founded in 1965, […]

How the Semiconductor Industry Is Changing Demand for Skilled Maintenance Techs in Phoenix

Phoenix has always needed maintenance technicians. Hotels, hospitals, office towers, and casino resorts employ them by the hundreds across the metro. Those jobs are steady, […]

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Empowering Arizona’s Workforce: RSI Named a High Impact Training Provider

There is nothing quite as rewarding as seeing the direct impact of education, employer partnerships, and opportunity coming together to transform lives, businesses, and local […]

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How the School You Choose Shapes Who Hires You After Graduation in the Trades

Two students graduate from different trade programs on the same day. Same certifications, same technical skills, same ambition. One gets a call from an employer […]

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