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Graduate Connections - Meet Chris Watt

Chris, 55, from Florence, Kentucky, completed the nine-month Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program at RSI in May 2013, and the Associate of Occupational Studies in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (MME) program in 2017. Chris had over 20 years of commercial HVAC experience before taking the […]

Graduate Connections - Meet Austin Aragon

Austin, 31, from Phoenix, Arizona, completed the ten-month Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program at RSI back in 2015. After gaining experience for several years across the […]

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How to Transition Into HVAC From Another Career

Switching careers takes nerves and can make one question their decision. That hesitation is normal and shared by many people who go on to build […]

Preparing to Work with Commercial vs Residential Electrical Systems

Not every electrician works on the same systems. Some spend their days moving between homes, troubleshooting flickering lights and upgrading panels for homeowners. Others work […]

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What Makes RSI's Skilled Trades Training Different From Other Arizona Schools

Choosing what trade school is perfect for you can get complicated fast. Program names sound similar, costs can vary widely, and the differences that actually […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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