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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 completed the seven-month Welding Specialist program at RSI in April 2026. Thanks for your time, Jonathan; why did […]

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 […]

How to Explain a Career Change Into the Trades on a Resume When You Have a Different Background

Most resume advice is written for people who have spent years in the same field. If you’re switching into the trades after a career in […]

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