“We’re lending money we don’t have to kids who can’t pay it back, to educate them for jobs that no longer exist. We have become ‘profoundly disconnected’.” – Mike Rowe “Dirty Jobs” The mikeroweWORKS Foundation and The Refrigeration School (RSI) are pleased to announce the creation of the MRW/RSI Scholarship Program for high school seniors. […]
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What Trade Can I Learn Quickly? Attending a Trade School Program
Skilled trades keep the most essential part of our lives moving. From the people who build our houses and roadways, to those installing solar panels and maintaining electric vehicles, the men and women working in skilled trades make modern life possible for the rest of us. According to a recent study by Stanley Black and […]
Read MoreIndustry News: HVAC Services Businesses Stay Busy After the Pandemic
When the pandemic hit last year, it didn’t just bring with it severe health consequences. The resulting lockdowns, stay-at-home orders and other protective measures led to economic downturn as millions of people were put out of work and businesses were forced to close. But this wasn’t the case for all sectors of the economy. Skilled […]
Read MoreWhat to Do after High School: 4 Options for Finding Your Way in the Working World
If you’re not exactly sure what to do after high school, you’re not alone. It’s worth it to take some time and consider your options after graduation. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help, ask lots of questions, and take your time so you can make a decision you feel confident about. Option 1: […]
Read MoreCan HVAC Systems Spread Viruses? Talking to Your Customers about Safe HVAC
Yes, HVAC systems can spread viruses. An HVAC system can also spread bacteria and fungi, including mold. Viruses tend to be much smaller than bacteria and are responsible for a wide range of diseases: the common cold, measles, chicken pox, the flu, AIDS, SARS and, most recently, COVID-19. Can an HVAC system spread COVID-19? And […]
Read MoreWhat Are Tradespeople and Why Are More Workers Training for this Field in 2021?
You’ve most likely heard of the trades before, but how much do you really know about this potential career path? If you’re like a lot of people considering changing careers right now, you may have questions surrounding the trades, for example what professionals in trades fields do and why people would want to train for […]
Read MoreTop 10 States for HVAC Careers in 2021
Even though HVAC technicians may be needed all over the country, employment levels can be higher in some states than others. Likewise, the average pay an HVAC technician can earn may be higher in some states and cities.1 The 5 states with the highest number of HVAC technicians employed as of May 2020 were Florida, […]
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