Welding has so many different applications. Construction, manufacturing, and even space exploration all rely on the strong metal joints welding produces. One reason welding has so many applications is that there are over 100 different types of welding processes.[1] By far the most common process, though, is arc welding. In fact, if you learn to […]
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Graduate Connections – Joshua Voss
Joshua, 33, was born in Tacoma, WA, raised in Denver, CO, then moved to Virginia at 16, before coming to Arizona five years ago. Joshua graduated the Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program at RSI in January 2018. He works for Air Fit Air Conditioning in the East Valley. Thanks for your time, Joshua. Why did you […]
Read MoreHVAC Licensing Requirements in the Pacific Northwest
Becoming an HVAC technician is about so much more than learning the trade and landing a job. The reality is, this profession comes with a many more expectations than pure skill. And if you plan on handling refrigerants, you’ll need Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 Technician Certification. HVAC techs also need a license in […]
Read MoreWiring With the Stars: Celebrities Who Began as Electricians
Did you know that a surprising number of stars actually got their start as electricians? Celebrities may enjoy fame and fortune, but before achieving notoriety, many of them first worked ordinary jobs. And for many, the skills they gained through working as electricians ended up being valuable when they moved on to the careers they’re […]
Read MoreA Glossary of HVAC Terms A-Z to Help You in School and in Your Career
Planning a career in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration field? Get ready to memorize words, acronyms and their meanings. A lot of them. HVAC training teaches all of the essential HVAC terminology, of course, but learning how to speak the language ahead of time will help you when terms like BTUH and SEER […]
Read MoreFaculty Connections – Alex Declair
Alex, 26, from Phoenix, AZ, is a welding instructor at the The Refrigeration School (RSI) in Phoenix. Alex, a graduate of Tulsa Welding School (TWS)—the largest welding school in the nation—teaches the new Welding Specialist program at RSI. Alex was interviewed back in 2015 for TWS’s Graduate Connection interview series, and you can read more […]
Read MoreGraduate Connections – Meet Rich Morgan
Rich Morgan, 47, from New York, NY graduated from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program in November 1994. He is now President of Magic Touch Mechanical, Inc., a nationally recognized and award-winning company that Rich started in 1997. Thanks for your time, Rich. What made you choose a career in HVAC? I don’t think I chose […]
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