New, energy-efficient buildings are needed to support the nation’s ever-increasing population, fuel demands and environmental initiatives. But who will build them? That’s the question on many contractors’ minds.[1] Not enough men and women are entering the increasingly green construction trades, and the country currently faces a skilled trades shortage.[2] We need more trained HVAC/R technicians, […]
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What a Welding Career Could Hold for Women
Think welding is a job only men can do? Think again. Women proved they were deft metal fusers when they helped win WWII. The real Rosie the Riveters welded the munitions, ships and airplanes that were pivotal on the front lines.[1] Seventy-three years later, the nation faces a new crisis and needs women to pick […]
Read MoreHow to Pay for Your Refrigeration Training—Loans, Scholarships, Grants
Going to trade school sounds like a great idea until you see the price tag attached to it. “How much?” you ask, a little taken aback by the cost of tuition. The reality is that not only is trade school tuition cheaper than traditional university tuition, but many options for financial aid also exist. [1] […]
Read MoreGuide to NATE Certification
Have you completed your HVAC training and are wondering what’s next? HVAC certifications and licenses can either be required by law or help with career advancement. North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification is an optional credential an HVAC technician can earn to improve job prospects and pay.[1] What Is NATE Certification? North American Technical Excellence […]
Read MoreGraduate Connections – Meet Greg Mawson
Greg, 47, was born and raised in the Phoenix/Mesa area. He is the HVAC technician supervisor for Servicon, contracted to Boeing. Greg graduated the Electro-Mechanical Technologies program in 2010. Thanks for your time Greg. You came to RSI in your late 30s, was it a career change? Definitely a career change. I’d been in the […]
Read MoreNeed to Move? Here Are Helpful Resources for Out-of-State HVAC Students
Moving to a new place is scary, no matter how much closer it bring you to landing that dream job of yours. You’re on your way to becoming a qualified HVAC pro that employers really, really want! But you’re also human, which means you’re uncertain of new challenges—challenges that might not even have to do […]
Read MoreWhat Exactly Does A Solar Panel Installer Do?
Energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions keeping growing, and customers and policy makers alike are becoming interested in what has been floated as the solution: solar power. Solar power harnesses the energy of the sun to provide the earth with electricity. It is a green power source, meaning it generates power without damaging the environment. […]
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