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NexTech Academy HVAC Technical Onsite Training
Wish you could provide your HVAC field staff with ongoing training for the technical skills that would help them be more efficient and confident on

Meet J.C Newman, Roscoe Brown AC Technician and NexTech Academy Graduate
J.C. Newman remembers exactly when all the knowledge he gathered during his NexTech Academy HVAC training clicked. He recently recalled the personal career momentum and

NexTech Grads, Jumpstart Your New Career Here
With hours of hands-on training and technical skills-building under their tool belts, beginning this fall our NexTech Academy graduates can take advantage of several new

Law 10: Maintain Flexible Attitude so that Adjustments Can Be Made to Enrich the Learning Experience.
You’ve made it to the very last law of NexTech Academy’s training program! You’ve learned the ins and outs of how to set your students

Law 9: Build a Team Whose Members Support Each Other; Empower Leadership from Every Position
Your company is made of many different people with varying roles and levels of experience. How can your apprentices as well as seasoned technicians help

Law 8: Use the Resources (People, Places and Equipment) Available to Execute the Program
PEOPLE One advantage to involving others in training is that students receive a wider perspective and different angles of knowledge. The Training Leader may have

Law 7: Hold Students Accountable When Expectations are Not Met
NexTech Academy provides an online vocational training program for the plumbing, HVAC and electrical trades. Recent blog posts have walked you through a series of

Law 6: Hold Regular Check-ins to Ensure Participation and Progress in the Program
Successful companies who use NexTech’s online plumbing, electrical and HVAC training program meet with their students on a regular basis to discuss their learning and

The Development Stages of your Team
When you’re building a team from the ground up using NexTech Academy, one of the most critical roles is that of the training leader, whose

Law 5: Set Clear Expectations for Your Students
Training new electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians is a hefty undertaking! We’ve created a series of ten laws or guidelines to help you cover your

Law 4: Be Disciplined and Make Progress in the Program, Regardless of Outside Influences
Discipline in the workplace sets the precedent that goals and policies matter. If your new employees can count on you, they see a stable and

Law 3: Ensure the Training Leader Has the Bandwidth to Oversee the Program
So far in this series, we’ve discussed the first two laws of NexTech Academy: to start by creating a thoughtful training program, and to then

10 Laws of NexTech Academy: Law 2: Align All Departments on the Value of Technical Training
In a previous article, you were introduced to the first law, or guideline, that will foster success in the NexTech Academy vocational training program. Law

10 Laws of NexTech Academy: Law 1: Create a Thoughtful Training Plan Before Training Begins
Creating a plan for training is often an exercise in reverse engineering. We frequently begin with a vision of the finished product, and then slowly

The 10 Laws of NexTech Academy
Let’s face it: finding qualified technicians isn’t as easy as it once was. Most companies have realized this fact and shifted their hiring practice towards

NexTech Academy Coaching Assignments
What’s New at NexTech Academy? Since the formation of NexTech Academy, the coaches have served as subject matter experts, creating content for NexTech’s plumbing, HVAC,

Our Electrical Coach’s Favorite Lesson: Switching Configuration
Over a year ago, our online trade school program has decided to move away from the traditional textbook look and feel. We wanted to redesign

How Much Money Does a Technician Earn?
Everyone wants a job they love. Of course, love can mean different things to different people. Some employees want challenges. Some workers look for flexible