Author: Zander Buel

Rickey, 68, currently teaches Phase 4—Fundamentals of Solar—at The Refrigeration School. When he first came to RSI in June 2019, Rickey taught Phase 7, which […]

Have you ever thought about how essential electricity is to your everyday life? Without it, cities would go dark and everyday tasks like charging cell […]

Daniel, 29, from Colorado, graduated the Electro-Mechanical Technologies program in February 2020.   Thanks for sharing your story, Daniel. What you did you do before […]

Due to mounting student debt, more and more young people are asking themselves if spending money on an education is actually worth it, especially when […]

Industrial HVAC systems provide heating, cooling and ventilation for large buildings or structures.1 You typically find industrial HVAC systems on the top of buildings, such […]

Donald, 51, was born Maryville, AZ, but grew up in Mesa, AZ. Donald graduated from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies program in 2008, before coming back to […]

Let’s start with answering the question, “What Is HVAC?” “HVAC” is an acronym for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. These days, it’s common to see […]

Mark, 42, born and raised in Indiana, moved to Prince of Wales Island in Alaska in 2000. He lived there for 14 years. Mark graduated […]

About to graduate from high school? Already finished school and weighing your options for the next step? Then you are likely part of Generation Z, […]

Vocational training is an educational approach that teaches students only the skills and knowledge necessary for a career that does not require a bachelor’s or […]

Courtney, 21, from Puyallup, Washington, graduated from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program at RSI in July 2018. Thanks for your time, Courtney. Did you go […]

A job that has a positive work environment and interesting responsibilities can make a 40-hour workweek go by much faster because it’s enjoyable—fun, even. The […]