Nexstar Network members utilizing NexTech Academy gain so much more than an online trade school program—they truly harness the power of the whole organization.

NexTech Academy coaches work with other key departments in Nexstar Network to help Nexstar Network businesses overcome their hiring challenges. Here are some of the many ways we are unified in this initiative:

Identify

NexTech Academy’s continued relationship with ExploretheTrades.org (the educational outreach foundation of Nexstar Network) has resulted in building relationships with SkillsUSA. If you’ve never heard of SkillsUSA, they are a worldwide organization that supports and promotes young people wanting to pursue careers in the skilled trades. NexTech and Explore The Trades are partnering with SkillsUSA at their national competition and reaching out directly to interested high school and college students.

NexTech Academy is also offering scholarships to veterans wishing to work with Nexstar Network members and grow their knowledge through our online vocational training program.

We’ve also partnered with Nexstar Network’s recruiting coach, Steffan Busch, to create advertising materials to help Nexstar members recruit apprentice technicians who are excited to learn as they earn. NexTech Academy is also introduced in Steffan’s Recruiting and Retention class, which educates HR professionals on hiring and onboarding new technicians.

Train

If you’ve spent time on NexTechAcademy.com, you’re probably already aware that NexTech Academy provides the structure and the curriculum for online technical training. We are trying to make growing your workforce scalable and easier to do. All you need to provide is a local training leader to help guide employees through the program; access to a computer, internet connection, a valid email address – and a quiet place to work. For the hands-on portion of their training, you will need to provide access to tools and equipment to complete the skill assessments.

Throughout this, you’re not alone! We’ve got your back. NexTech Academy coaches work with you to successfully implement the training program in your business. Our coaches are experienced professionals who have worked in the industry and understand the challenges you face when recruiting and training new technicians. They will work with you to help facilitate enrollment and navigation of the program and can help with teaching strategies for skills assessments.

Retain

Retaining your newly trained technicians is key to growing your business and maintaining your company culture. Nexstar Network’s ongoing soft-skills training, such as the Nexstar Service System, will help your technicians grow professionally and gain personal satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service.

Your retention plan may also include helping technicians create a career path. Some of your apprentices that you enroll in NexTech Academy may hold future leadership positions in your business. Growing your own workforce today can definitely help you create a pipeline of future leaders.

Are You a Nexstar Network Member?

*You must be a member of Nexstar Network in order to enroll in NexTech Academy.

Yes, I am already a Nexstar member:

No, I am not yet a member of Nexstar:

Demo the NexTech Family of Products:

* indicates required