Reviews

RSI prepared me with everything I needed to know. It fully trained me to succeed in the hvac field. I couldn’t be more pleased with my end results and how quickly I landed a job when I graduated. I give RSI 5 stars because their staff is incredible and they go out of their way to make sure you succeed and have all the tools you need to get an excellent job in a perfect state for it.

Thank you RSI
Justin Fountain

Electro-Mechanical Technologies

Justin Fountain

I would like to thank Rsi for giving me the opportunity to attend this program. I am going to say it was not easy, the teachers and every body in the working staff are very helpful and very friendly. This has been a good experience for me because this is something I wanted to do now it’s time to put all this had work in to play. Thank Very Much For Everything RSi.

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ROBERT PACHECO VAZQUEZ

Gained A lot of knowledge to help me get started in the field. All the instructors knew their stuff and they mad it easy for the class to understand.

Electro-Mechanical Technologies

John

I enjoyed my time at RSI overall. I feel that I came out with a foundation that I could take into the trade and build upon that I wouldn’t be able to do had I not enrolled. Most of the instructors were good at teaching and cared about your success. Phase 7 and 8 were an absolute mess. I can be understanding in knowing that they were some staffing issues, one being an instructor’s illness but as a student who is paying a lot of money for the experience I shouldn’t have to deal with the quality of my education deminishing due to those problems. I had an instructor who would constantly fall asleep presenting power points, probably because he was working 15 hours a day every day. Then my class was merged with the class ahead of mine so the phases could be rearranged. The large class resulted in having two instructors one who was an absolute miserable person who does not listen and would rather complain about you not knowing than to take advantage of a teachable moment and you know, do his job. The other teacher “helped” the miserable teacher out by watching my class half the night. Our first hour would consist of sitting doing nothing watching him eat. Then he would tell us to read something and disappear for another hour. When the class would ask questions he wouldn’t be able to answer them. He didn’t know the answers. Or in an attempt to play up to his “big man on compass” persona he would give way off base wrong answers. I’m glad I went to the school I wish however I was not attending during the school’s transitional period. If this review is taken as a learning tool I hope that the lessons learned is to focus on the people who are working with the students every day, you know your paying customers in times of corporate change. Ericka Bacca in career services is an excellent employee who is always available to help in your employment needs. She’s a stand out employee.

Electro-Mechanical Technologies

Rick Hollihan

For someone with absolutely no mechanical background, this was a good school to attend. It gave not only knowledge, but confidence in what you do as well.

Refrigeration Technologies

Quinn T

The program at rsi was wonderful it covers everything you really need to know in the field and does not waste any time on stuff that you’ll never need the instructors were top notch from start to finish do not sell yourself short and go anywhere else

Refrigeration Technologies

Bill danboise

Very insightful instructor, very hands on, and the insight and support goes beyond the classroom.

Electro-Mechanical Technologies

Darryl Gartley

I’m a former graduate form RSI, and it was the best school I attended. I learned many things and experience a whole new trade and field of work, but due to my medical conditions I was not able to fully use the education after I graduated. But as someone told me “it’s a trade worth doing and having cause no matter the season HVACR will always be needed”. So I’m going to go back and renew myself into the program after I get better, because it still the the best knowledge I’ll ever gain in a trade school no matter the season.

Electro-Mechanical Technologies

Dario Begody

The program was very fast paced, but slow enough for anyone to get a full grasp of each concept learned in every class. The hands on work really gets you ready for what you will face in the field. I started working in the field a month and half before I graduated, and it really helped me bring together all the skills I learned through out the course so my final class was a breeze. I would really recommend for anyone who is interested in the HVAC/R field to attend RSI.

Electro-Mechanical Technologies

Orlando Dixon

Once again I’ve graduated from a program that will change my course in life in a dramatic and exciting way! Soon I’ll be lead technician in a trade that will survive our economy and transform my life and the lives of those who can’t make it through an AZ summer without quality air conditioning. All of this thanks to RSI!

Electro-Mechanical Technologies

James Borchardt

I came to RSI knowing very little about HVAC or how it would change my life. I was stuck in the restaurant industry as a cook, barely paying my bills, hating my boss, and feeling like I would never accomplished anything. When I heard I could go to RSI for a few months and come out a certified technician ready for a real carrier I thought “wow, if only I could afford to pay for school I could get out of the deep hole i’ve been living in, and be worth something..”. So, I gave RSI a call just to get this fantasy out of my head and continue being a low life. Well that was the first step to the decision that changed everything for me! They told me there financial team very rarely has not been able to set up a plan for students to get the funds they need to enroll to any of there programs. So, we set up an appointment and they were right! I received a grant for almost half the bill (that I don’t have to pay back) and the rest I would make payments 6 months after I graduate. I didn’t think twice and I went for it.

The teacher’s are amazing! Each month you have a different phase (class/subject). The classes are strategically set in order to ease you in and, to have maximum results of success. Every teacher specializes in the subject they teach and will answer any questions you have (they actually like when you ask), they always say “there’s no such thing as a dumb question”, and I love that!

When you are approaching graduation the carrier services department are preparing to find you the job you desire. They are dedicated to making sure every student graduates with a job lined up for them. The success rates of carrier services are unbelievably amazing. They students that don’t get a job right away just haven’t really tried to get one if i’m being honest. There are just so many job opportunities that it’s almost impossible not to land a job right a way.

Please don’t wait, don’t make excuses of why to not make this life changing decision. This is your first step to make you worth more than you ever imagined.

Refrigeration Technologies

Gustavo Serrano

It was a fast course with great information

Refrigeration Technologies

Jose sosa

Overall the school was great, it definitely prepared me for the basics of the field and prepared me to get my certifications. there is a lot of stuff that aren’t covered but that is what real world experience is for. Mike from 8th phase was amazing, the structure and material taught in his class are what prepared me the most for working in the field. I can trouble shoot just about anything with the methods he taught me. I think making videos in the class mandatory should be removed, the videos were dry and un-informative. There should also be less down time in classes to keep students engaged and learning. Attendance should be taken more serious as well, some guys would only show up for a week and still pass the phase. Over all I am happy with my experience with RSI and I was able to get a job before I even graduated due to the skills and knowledge RSI equipped me with.

Electro-Mechanical Technologies

HVAC tech

Mike was informative and well liked

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william day

I went to RSI to improve my life and support my family. The instructors were great and I learned more than I could ever have imagined in 9 short months and by what I mean as short the time flew by.
I was hired a week out of school making awesome money with overtime, a truck, gas card, cell phone full insurance and within a month I have my own crew.
Don’t wait, don’t quit, have faith and you will be on your way to taking care of your family sooner than you think!

Refrigeration Technologies

Robert Anderson

The overall program is pretty good, my instructors are really knowledgeable, and they helped me quite a bit, especially Larrison Smith, I would prefer a longer course structure, not just fundamentals, and would like to see more class time on blue prints, and more time with acetylene, and more time spent on individual projects, but overall it was a great experience, and I would recommend this to anyone, looking for a career in welding

Welding Specialist

Allen Born

The teacher knew their industry, they do not just read out of the book. The school helps with finding you entry level jobs and helps with everything you could need in the future.

Refrigeration Technologies

DJ Montgomery

RSI is a fantastic Institution with a fantastic staff in the beginning, because at the end they’re more like a family ! Helping you every step of the way in your learning process, tutoring or just needing someone to vent too ( learning can ne tuff). I am sure most everyone really wants to know about life after graduation 🎓 you’re not alone! With phone calls & emails you have RSI full support finding a place in your new career..

Thanks so mucn to the whole RSI Family

Electro-Mechanical Technologies

Vet2Tech

I really enjoyed RSI. It helped me land a job at thermo king for three years and now I’m working for Tempe mechanical where I am getting the opportunity to work on more commercial equipment and water chillers.

Refrigeration Technologies

phillip acosta

The instructors and curriculum were first class. Nice mixture of in class and hands on learning

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Dave Nodean