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 […]
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. […]
NexTech Academy Graduates Will Put Their Best Foot Forward
Here at NexTech Academy, we are quickly becoming a game-changer in the industry. To be the best, we believe in helping our students put their best foot forward in their given trades. Hence, we are proud to announce that we are teaming up with Timberland Footwear and Chet’s Shoes to provide approved safety footwear for […]
Scholarships Now Available from Explore the Trades!
NexTech Academy has partnered with Explore The Trades to offer scholarships to veterans hoping to enter the PHCE field. Explore the Trades actively drives young adults, ages 15-25, into the PHCE service industry through education of employees, businesses and schools. This program uses statistics, advocacy and outreach to potential employees to build awareness about these […]
What Difference Can A Dedicated Trainer Make?
Tasha Colson is the NexTech Academy training leader at BelRed Energy Solutions in Mukilteo, Wash. They currently have eight people in the HVAC program. She shared her observations on how NexTech has worked in her business with Jeff Atwell, NexTech Academy’s Plumbing Technical Coach. Jeff: What’s the key thing you’re doing that drives the program? […]
Survey Data Shares Effectiveness Of Online Technical Training
NexTech Academy is an intentionally flexible vocational training program, so it’s important for us to understand how people are using it and share that information with others. As students progress from one level to the next, they are invited to complete a survey via Survey Monkey. Because students are matriculating at different times, we waited […]
Choose the HVAC Technician Training Program That’s Right for You
Residential HVAC technicians specialize in the installation, repair and maintenance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in people’s homes. If you are considering a career as an HVAC technician you’ll be happy to know there is currently no shortage of demand for skilled tradespeople in this growing field. In fact, according to the Bureau […]
