How to Share Feedback With New Technicians
Improvement for new electrical, HVAC and plumbing technicians can come in many forms. Often, electrical, HVAC and plumbing owners such as yourself will turn to vocational training programs like those from NexTech Academy or apprenticeships, but few methods offer the immediate impact of feedback. New electrical, HVAC and plumbing technicians crave quick input from their […]
Ideal Soft Skills for Home Service Technicians in the Plumbing and HVAC Industries
Wouldn’t it be grand if fixing an issue was all that was expected of you as a plumbing technician or HVAC technician? Obviously, it would be, and just as obvious, it’s not. Your responsibilities extend far beyond the source of the service call. There’s also the human element of the customer relationship experience that needs […]
Five Ways Online Technical Training Supports Your Plumbing and HVAC Business in 2020
The most often utilized tool in a plumbing or HVAC technician’s tool bag is wisdom. They rely upon it every day and with every service call. As the owner of a plumbing or HVAC business, you understand that your success rests almost entirely upon the quality of your technicians in the field. What they know—or […]
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 […]
5 Reasons to Consider Online Technical Training
As you consider your job options, work as a plumber, electrician, or HVAC technician may be among your top choices. Entering these fields once required technicians to train at costly vocational schools, where rigid schedules made it difficult to keep up with work, family, and other commitments outside of school. Advancements in technology have created […]
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 […]
Which Type of Plumber Training is Right for You?
Today, more and more people are training to become plumbers. Plumbing is a fast-growing, rewarding industry that offers excellent benefits and salaries. Since plumbing is expected to grow 8% by 2026, the opportunities for plumbers will only increase. As the field continues to expand, now’s the perfect time to get your foot in the door […]
