The Latest News From NexTech Academy
Icing on the Cake! The Eco Plumbers University & NexTech Academy Honors Their 999th and 1,000th Graduates
The most recent class of graduates to complete their technical training at The Eco Plumbers University (Eco U) gathered recently to celebrate their accomplishments, receive
NexTech Academy Celebrating 5 Years!
“I can’t afford to train my own technicians.” Nexstar members used to say this a lot. When we launched NexTech Academy in 2018, we set
You Can’t Learn to Swim (or Become a Successful HVAC Technician) by Reading a Book
Savannah Roberts, an HVAC service technician with David Gray Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Air in NE Florida, remembers the exact Monday she decided it was
Seasoned Leader Helps Launch Deljo NexTech Academy In-House Training
In the second installment of our two-part blog series, we’re shining the spotlight on Charlie Cotto, Director of Deljo Heating and Cooling‘s in-house NexTech Academy.
Deljo’s First NexTech Academy Graduate: “I’m Rolling into the Field I’ve Been Training For”
Sinnce launching their in-house technical training program, Deljo Heating and Cooling has graduated four level-one apprentices in the past six months. We recently caught up
To Change Your Business for Good, Change How You Think About Recruiting
By Joel Ellingson, Director of NexTech Academy You know it and I know it: There simply aren’t enough future trades professionals training up, right
NexTech Graduate Perseveres with Plumbing Technical Training
We recently caught up with Justin Brock, a plumbing technician with Warner Super Service of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Justin is a new graduate from Warner’s
Participation is Power
As an owner or a manager of a plumbing, electrical, or heating/air-conditioning business, you may already have seen other companies successfully growing their own in-house
Technician Development Onsite Visit
Why are coaching onsite visits so helpful? One reason is that a different set of eyes can offer a fresh perspective to your business. Case
NexTech Academy HVAC Technical Onsite Training
Wish you could provide your HVAC field staff with ongoing training for the technical skills that would help them be more efficient and confident on
Meet J.C Newman, Roscoe Brown AC Technician and NexTech Academy Graduate
J.C. Newman remembers exactly when all the knowledge he gathered during his NexTech Academy HVAC training clicked. He recently recalled the personal career momentum and
NexTech Grads, Jumpstart Your New Career Here
With hours of hands-on training and technical skills-building under their tool belts, beginning this fall our NexTech Academy graduates can take advantage of several new
Law 10: Maintain Flexible Attitude so that Adjustments Can Be Made to Enrich the Learning Experience.
You’ve made it to the very last law of NexTech Academy’s training program! You’ve learned the ins and outs of how to set your students
Law 9: Build a Team Whose Members Support Each Other; Empower Leadership from Every Position
Your company is made of many different people with varying roles and levels of experience. How can your apprentices as well as seasoned technicians help
Law 8: Use the Resources (People, Places and Equipment) Available to Execute the Program
PEOPLE One advantage to involving others in training is that students receive a wider perspective and different angles of knowledge. The Training Leader may have
Law 7: Hold Students Accountable When Expectations are Not Met
NexTech Academy provides an online vocational training program for the plumbing, HVAC and electrical trades. Recent blog posts have walked you through a series of
Law 6: Hold Regular Check-ins to Ensure Participation and Progress in the Program
Successful companies who use NexTech’s online plumbing, electrical and HVAC training program meet with their students on a regular basis to discuss their learning and
The Development Stages of your Team
When you’re building a team from the ground up using NexTech Academy, one of the most critical roles is that of the training leader, whose
