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 in point: This past August, I was invited to Stewart Plumbing in Southaven, Mississippi. My mission? Meet their team and work with Stewart’s plumbing service manager, Mike Robbins, to improve […]
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 the job? Ongoing technical training typically gets put on the back burner – that is, until your technicians have callbacks and warranty calls! If you’re wondering how you can get […]
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 rewards and special offers highlighted below to continue to fuel success in the field! Ready, Set, On-The-Go! NexTech grads, are you seeking a handy and reliable solution for trusted troubleshooting […]
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 up for success within your company. You can review these laws here at any time. The last thing we want to instill in Training Leaders is the value of being […]
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 facilitate learning and development? What if certain people aren’t interested in collaborative learning? What if members of your team don’t feel responsible for contributing or are not welcoming of those […]
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 taken on the responsibility of heading this effort, but certain staff members will also have valuable contributions. As a Training Leader, at times you may need to delegate these tasks […]
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 laws that guide Training Leaders to be most successful in implementing this program in their companies. Students in this program are supported–no one expects them to learn on their own. […]
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 growth. As you learned in the previous post of this series, it’s crucial to stay disciplined by adhering to the goals and standards you’ve set. Holding consistent check-ins with your […]
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 support ensures the success of the program. But that doesn’t mean the training leader does everything alone. Training leaders also need the support of the students and other technicians participating […]
Law 5: Set Clear Expectations for Your Students
Training new electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians is a hefty undertaking! We’ve created a series of ten laws or guidelines to help you cover your bases. You can find the previous five blog posts in this series here. When students enroll in the NexTech training program, it’s crucial that they fully understand what it entails. […]
