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How to Become an Industrial HVAC Technician

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As a recent graduate or prospective HVAC training program student, you might be wondering about which of the three main HVAC fields to go into: residential, commercial or industrial.1,2 It can be a good idea to investigate these three different tracks, talk to people about their experiences and ultimately understand the differences before deciding on […]

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3 HVAC Job Search Resources

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Once you’ve completed an HVAC program at a trade school, it’s time to take what you have learned and start the journey toward finding a job in the field. Your new HVAC training credentials may impress potential employers, but you’ll need to get your resume in front of them first. That’s why having access to […]

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Graduate Connections – Meet LaTasha Lee Jones

LaTasha, 21, is from a small town called Klagetoh in the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona. LaTasha graduated from the RSI Welding Specialist program in December 2019. Thanks for your time, LaTasha. What did you do before going to welding school in Phoenix? I worked in construction, mostly laboring. I worked for a couple of […]

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Why a Refrigeration Technician Is Considered an Essential Worker

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Essential workers are workers in industries that are crucial for supporting public health and safety and community well-being during the COVID-19 crisis. They have a “special responsibility in these times to continue operations.”1 That’s why essential workers are still out working, instead of sheltering-in-place like much of the country.2 When you think about all the […]

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Do You Need to Go to School for HVAC to Get a Job?

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Due to mounting student debt, more and more young people are asking themselves if spending money on an education is actually worth it, especially when there are well-paying jobs that don’t require a degree.1, 2 Even in the skilled trades, though, there is one general truth: candidates who completed post-secondary training typically earn more and […]

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Graduate Connections – Meet Donald Penny

Donald, 51, was born Maryville, AZ, but grew up in Mesa, AZ. Donald graduated from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies program in 2008, before coming back to complete the Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (MME) associate degree program in 2009.   Thanks for your time, Donald. Tell us what you did before coming to RSI in your late 30s. […]

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Why Generation Z Is Choosing Trade School Over College

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About to graduate from high school? Already finished school and weighing your options for the next step? Then you are likely part of Generation Z, the group of Americans born in 1997 and later.1 Unlike your older siblings and parents, going to college may not be part of your life plan. You’re not alone. Your […]

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