February 1, 2019 – The four schools operated by StrataTech Education Group—Tulsa Welding School (TWS), Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center, Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville and The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI)—have all been named as 2019 Military Friendly® Schools for their impactful programs supporting veteran and military students, and their dependents. This is TWS’ 7th year, TWSTC’s 2nd year, TWS Jacksonville’s 7th year and RSI’s 6th year receiving the honor.
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PHOENIX (February 5, 2018) – StrataTech Education Group, which specializes in the operation of skilled-trade schools, is proud to announce it has named Melanie Zuverink vice president of financial aid. Zuverink was hired in 2014 as director of financial aid for StrataTech Education Group and has continued to grow with the organization, most recently serving as the national director of financial aid.
In her new role, Zuverink will oversee all aspects of financial assistance to current and prospective students ...Continue Reading →
Gonzo, 23, is from west Texas. He graduated from the seven month Professional Welder program at Tulsa Welding School in October 2017.
What had you been doing prior to enrolling at Tulsa Welding School?
Out of high school I played a year of college football, but that didn’t work out. I got a football scholarship, but as a freshman it didn’t pay for the whole thing…long story short I messed up all that. So I went to work in ...Continue Reading →
Danny, 52, was born in Oceanside, CA, but he came to Arizona at the age of 13. Danny has been married for 28 years and has six kids, three of whom are adopted. Danny graduated from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies program and rolled straight into the Mechanical Maintenance Engineering associate degree program. Danny graduated with his associate’s degree in November 2017.
Had you any HVAC experience before enrolling at RSI?
My history is in construction. I used to have ...Continue Reading →
Michael, 36, is from Los Angeles, but has called Florida home for 20 years. Michael graduated from the Refrigeration Technologies (HVAC/R Training) program at the Tulsa Welding School, Jacksonville campus, in April 2016. Before HVAC/R, Michael earned a culinary Bachelor’s degree. He worked as a private chef before cooking his way through the University of Central Florida to earn a Bachelor’s in History and Political Science.
With all that education behind you, why did you choose an HVAC/R career ...Continue Reading →
PHOENIX, Sept. 18, 2017 – The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI), the largest heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVAC/R) school in the country, announced it will launch a Welding Specialist Program in collaboration with Tulsa Welding School in the Phoenix market, with classes expected to start December 11, 2017. With capacity to accommodate 120 students, the expansion will help meet a growing industry demand and provide valuable training and career opportunities for interested individuals.
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Largest HVAC/R school in the country under new leadership as demand for highly-skilled technicians increases
PHOENIX, Aug. 1, 2017 – Today, The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI), has named David Eaker campus president of the Phoenix-based skilled-trade school. A leader in the industry for more than 50 years, RSI has trained over 10,000 students for sustainable careers in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R).
“With demand booming for skilled HVAC/R technicians, it’s an exciting time to be in the industry ...Continue Reading →
Jesse at work
Jesse, aged 25, graduated from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies program in July 2014. Originally from California, Jesse has been in Phoenix most of his life. He now lives in Mesa, and works statewide.
Thanks for your time Jesse; why did you decide to go to HVAC school?
Out of high school I was a butcher’s apprentice, but that didn’t work out. Then it was an uphill battle with part-time jobs. You name it, I’ve worked it. I was going ...Continue Reading →
Jose Gutierrez moved to Arizona from California almost nine years ago. He graduated from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies program in October. Married to Norma for 13 years, they have two children aged 11 and 9.
Thanks for your time Jose. What made you interested in HVAC?
It was kind of a career change; I’d worked with Goettl before, but I was doing construction and other kinds of work for them. I started to help out on the A/C side and that’s ...Continue Reading →