Justine, from Spring Valley, Illinois, graduated from the Welding Specialist program at RSI in September 2018. Justine is part of the second graduating class from our new professional welding training program. Thanks for sharing your story, Justine. Was welding a career change? A complete career change. At 19, I started working for a cell phone […]
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How 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 MoreHVAC Technician versus HVAC Engineer Career Paths
If you’ve been browsing career opportunities in the HVAC field, then you’re probably coming across these two job titles pretty frequently: HVAC technician and HVAC engineer. Both follow similar lines of work, specializing in working on ventilation systems that can keep people warm in winter and cool in sweltering summer heat. But even with those […]
Read More3 Safety Tips for Beginner Welding Students
So you’ve taken the first steps toward a career in fusing metal and enrolled in welding school. Wise decision! Formal welding training makes your chances of landing a job much likelier.[1] But becoming a metal master is no small feat. Cutting, bending and bonding steel parts doesn’t require just strength, but it also demands a […]
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 MoreThe Spring HVAC Maintenance Checklist That Will Help You Keep Your Customers Happy
Warmer weather is here! But are customers’ HVAC systems ready for it? Installation is just one part of an HVAC technician’s job. HVAC maintenance is an equally important part.[1] Once you finish your HVAC program and start working in the field, expect to find yourself paying service calls to your customers for spring HVAC checkups. […]
Read MoreWhat Is a Cooling Load?
The process of cooling doesn’t involve pumping cool air into a room—it’s all about removing the heat. When an HVAC technician installs an HVAC system into a building, they need to figure out how much cooling a building actually needs. This is call the cooling load. So what’s it all about? Let’s dive into how […]
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