5 Reasons Why Fall Is The Perfect Time To Start Training Employees For AC System Maintenance
While outside temperatures drop and the demand for air conditioning repairs taper off with it, your employees are turning their sights toward heating system repairs and putting all AC system maintenance knowledge on the back burner. But before we know it, summer will be back, and those first calls for air conditioning system maintenance, troubleshooting, […]
Plumbing Technical Training Program Celebrates First Graduate!
May 7th, 2018 will hold a special meaning for Nexstar members as well as NexTech Academy. On that day NexTech Academy Plumbing went live and offered members an online training platform unlike any before. The focus of NexTech Academy from day one was to provide an online technical training program integrated with soft skills training […]
Using A Letter of Intent To Assess Apprentice Interest In NexTech Academy
Mike Barnhart, CFO of Eco Plumbers has been using NexTech Academy to grow his company’s workforce. He currently has fourteen students enrolled in the program. He uses a letter of intent exercise to gauge who in his company has interest in NexTech Academy, opening the opportunity to all roles within the company. “One piece of […]
NexTech Academy Offers More Affordable Subscription Pricing
Breaking news—we’ve got fantastic updates regarding online technical training. Nexstar Network’s board of directors recently voted to reduce the costs of NexTech Academy! Why? We have been working hard on improving NexTech Academy, making changes to the program that will reduce its operating expenses. We’ve decided to pass those savings on to NexTech Academy subscribers. […]
Why Should I Consider Online Vocational Training Programs for My Company?
With labor shortages in many states, savvy business owners know that they need a solid plan to recruit and train new employees in order to grow their business. A well-trained workforce is a critical component of any growing company—especially for plumbing, electrical, and heating and cooling businesses that need to compete against other trades for […]
Q&A With NexTech Academy HVAC Coach Joe DeLong
How did you get into the HVAC trade? Twenty-two years ago, when I was 20 years old, I moved to Florida, and my brother introduced me to the industry. He was a comfort advisor for a local company at the time, and I started as a helper for an install crew with absolutely no experience. […]
Why Is Plumber Training a Valuable Career Move?
Plumbing is one of the most important skilled trades. Can you imagine a world without clean drinking water or waste disposal? Those basic daily luxuries we take for granted are all thanks to plumbers. Plumbing is a highly sought-after and skilled trade for motivated individuals. A career as a plumber can lead to long-term success […]
A Student’s Perspective On The NexTech Academy Online Plumbing Training Program
In June, Nexstar Network member, The Eco Plumbers of Columbus, Ohio, hosted a peer group. What’s a peer group? Good question. It’s when one Nexstar member company opens its doors to other members and shares what’s working well and what isn’t in their business. Collectively, the group learns from each other’s successes and brainstorms how […]
HVAC Training Courses Near Me
You already know that Google can easily tell you where to find a “coffee shop near me.” Interestingly, the search giant can also show you your options for “HVAC training courses near me.” Go ahead. Try it. That’s handy, if becoming an HVAC technician is your next career goal. What should you do if a […]
What do I do if my technicians have knowledge gaps?
Flame Furnace’s Unique Situation Not many PHCE businesses have a technical/vocational school nearby, but Flame Furnace, in Warren, Mich., is one of the lucky few. Their management team can provide employment to recent graduates, but they’ve found that their new hires aren’t quite ready for the truck. Needing A Complete Residential Online Technical Training Program […]
