programs that prepare you for a career
over 50 years of excellence
the refrigeration school, inc. was founded in phoenix, az in 1965 and has since been working to train skilled hvac/r technicians.
we offer a variety of programs and class sessions in order to fit your needs.
get started!hvac/r & welding training on your terms!
- both day & evening classes available
- hands on hvac/r & welding training
- scholarships
- help seeking available financial aid for those who qualify
- faculty and staff who care
- career services for graduates
- aos degree course credits accepted by university of phoenix
rsi graduates are in-demand
rsi can train you for a successful career in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (hvac/r), solar, electrical technology and welding. this industry is vital on a global scale for climate control, refrigeration, and electrical services.

over 10,000¹
graduates

$48,420²
annual mean wage

91%³
overall employment rate
alumni testimonials
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jamie mangiaracina aos in mechanical maintenance engineneering
rsi is everything they say they are
“i attended rsi mme program. i was in class 9 months and online for 6. although due to health reasons i have not been employed yet with the awesome team that career services has i would have right away. now almost 2 years later, they haven't given up. i still…”
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c.welling electro-mechanical technologies (hvacr)
great experience
“after attending rsi it was not long for me to locate a job even though i was looking out of phoenix and the career department didn't have many out of area leads. after working for a year or so and seeing other people hired right out of school (not rsi)…”
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jose delgado refrigeration technologies
great school
“rsi school was a great affordable school for me i got a fantastic job right out of school. my life has changed in so many ways since i graduated i went to school to learn a trade and become something in life and because of the teachers and the school…”