There was a time when a woman was expected to prepare for a field considered appropriate to her gender, like teaching, nursing, or secretarial work. However, according to the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), women now make up about 9% of the construction industry. Not only that, but women also earn slightly more […]
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Getting Started in the HVAC Industry: Important Tools of the Trade
Is a career as a heating and air conditioning (HVAC) technician right for you? Generally speaking, if you enjoy a challenging job that varies from day-to-day and are not afraid to work in confined spaces, this could be a career path worth considering. HVAC technicians generally enjoy great job stability and have no shortage of […]
Read MoreSlide Show: HVAC Technician Career Profile
For many individuals, the HVACR industry offers viable career options across the country to install and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. While careers in HVAC give people the opportunity to work outside of an office setting in a position with constant demand, prior training requires hands-on experience with tools and equipment. Fortunately, […]
Read MoreElectro-Mechanical Training vs. Mechanical Maintenance Degree
RSI offers two distinct programs for HVACR training: the Electro-Mechanical Technologies training program and the Associate of Occupational Studies in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering degree program. While both provide the practical training needed to begin a career in the skilled trades, they open up graduates to different opportunities and areas of study. Students may feel more […]
Read MoreGeothermal Heating for Residential Comfort Systems
Geothermal energy has been used throughout history to heat homes and carry out daily activities. In colder areas, ancient peoples used water from hot springs to bathe, cook, and clean. To this day, people still rely on hot springs for these purposes. However, in the late 1700s, people also began harnessing the earth’s natural steam […]
Read MoreHVAC and Healthy IAQ for Schools
Because school classrooms have such a high occupancy rate compared to other types of commercial and residential buildings, ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ) become very serious considerations. Not only does IAQ become more difficult to manage from the high occupancy, but people are also more vulnerable to poor IAQ for being in such close […]
Read MoreTraining Program Courses in Air Conditioning Technologies
With a degree in air conditioning technologies from an HVAC technical school, such as The Refrigeration School in Phoenix, AZ, you can work in a variety of different arenas of the air conditioning career world. Too vague? Perhaps, but it’s true. Look at all the different environments you could begin your HVAC career in after […]
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