Leading the Way: Navigating the A2L Refrigerant Evolution
Nexstar Network Coach and seasoned HVAC Technical Trainer Joe DeLong encourages contractors to be proactive and lead the way by prioritizing training, keeping safety top-of-mind, and educating your customers on the changes. TUNE IN NOW
Charged Up! NexTech’s Electrical Training Curriculum Turns 5
– By Corinne Hayes, Workforce Development Coach and Electrical Training SME When I joined NexTech Academy several years ago, I never would have imagined that partnering with others to create the Electrical curriculum for NexTech Academy would lead to such fulfilling “work.” Why the quotation marks around “work”? Because work is often associated with something […]
NexTech Adds Residential Mini-Splits Training: Part 2 of 2
What’s new at NexTech Academy? We’re glad you asked! I’m Amy Lynn, NexTech Academy Content Developer. And I’m excited to co-author a two-part blog post with my team member Joe DeLong, Nexstar Network Workforce Development Coach and HVAC Technical Trainer, as we celebrate the launch of our residential Mini-Splits curriculum. This much-anticipated NexTech Academy training […]
New Mini-Splits Training Is Live: Part 1 of 2
Hello! Joe DeLong here, a Nexstar Network Workforce Development Coach and HVAC Technical Trainer. With me on this two-part blog post – to reveal our new Residential Mini-Splits training – is Amy Lynn, NexTech Academy’s Content Developer. We’re excited to share some updates that we know many of you have been anticipating – read on […]
Tackling Technical Challenges With Onsite Coach Trainings
Did you know that Nexstar’s Workforce Development Coaches offer onsite training? Recently, we sat down with Workforce Development Coach (and HVAC technical subject matter expert!) Joe DeLong to learn more about how “onsites” work. Here’s what Joe had to say! Q: There are so many positives when it comes to in-person, hands-on learning in the […]
Corinne Hall, Workforce Development Coach
Corinne Hall, Workforce Development Coach This month, we’re highlighting Corinne Hall, a Workforce Development Coach with NexTech Academy! Since 2019, Corinne has devoted herself to helping members kickstart their own workforce development programs. Q: Where and when did you get your start in the trades? A: The short answer is that I got started in […]
Meet Jeff Atwell: NexTech Coach, Technical Trainer, Servant Leader, and Nerd
What happens when a plumbing pro pivots to become an instructor of his trade and eventually discovers a career as a workforce development coach for NexTech Academy? That’s the short version of Jeff Atwell’s story. The longer version – which Jeff shared with us recently – is interesting, inspiring, and goes to show the rewarding […]
The Plumbing and Mechanical Podcasts PM Magazine
Feature on P&M’s podcast And So It Flows, Workforce Development Coaches Corinne Hall and Jeff Atwell talk about how intentionality is a million-dollar word. TUNE IN NOW
Women Can Do Anything, Just Ask Sara Paiz!
Sara Paiz is busy building a better world for her customers, her company, and her community, one HVAC call at a time. This driven NexTech Academy graduate knows first-hand there is great potential and a brighter future for herself and her peers – women looking to break barriers and pursue a career in the skilled […]
Contractors Navigate New Roads with Comprehensive Technical Workforce Development e-Guide
As they traverse the roadway towards business growth and success in the home services industry, Nexstar Network members looking to build an in-house technical training academy now have an exciting new map and tools at their fingertips. A comprehensive e-Guide – developed by NexTech Academy’s team and fueled by insights from fellow Nexstar members – […]
