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Graduate Connections - Meet Dan Holtry

Dan, 54, was born in Longview, Texas, but moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, as a young child. Dan completed the seven-month Professional Welder program at our Tulsa Welding School campus in Tulsa in March 2000. Thanks for your time, Dan. What brought your family […]

The Refrigeration School (RSI) is Unifying with Tulsa Welding School: A New Chapter for Arizona's Skilled Trades

For decades, the Phoenix Valley has known The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) as a premier destination for HVAC/R, electrical, and welding training. Founded in 1965, […]

What Separates a Trade School That Gets You Hired From One That Gets You Hired Well

Getting your first trade job is rarely the hard part. Employers in construction, manufacturing, and energy are actively looking for people with the right training. […]

What Veterans Bring to the Trades That Most Employers Value Immediately

Some veterans leaving service may spend weeks updating their resume and worrying about specific certifications. Employers in the skilled trades are asking a different set […]

How Physical Is Linework and What New Linemen Need to Know About Safety

Linework doesn’t ease everyone in. Many utility employers extend a conditional offer and then require new hires to pass a post-offer physical assessment before the […]

Which Welding Certifications Actually Matter When You're Starting Out

Finishing a welding program and being a certified welder are two different things. Training prepares you to test, and passing the test is what goes […]

How Florida Weather Shapes Daily Work for HVAC Technicians

Florida’s air conditioning systems don’t shut down in the fall. They run year-round, and in a state where summer temperatures regularly push into the 90s […]

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