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How to Build Your Future with NexTech Academy
Attitude shapes success. When you are a young apprentice working for an electrical, HVAC or plumbing business, behavior and mindset have a tremendous impact on
Plumbing: Water Heater Troubleshooting
Over a year ago, our online trade school program decided to move away from the traditional textbook look and feel. We wanted to redesign the
How to Graduate Online Training at NexTech Academy
Learning a skilled trade such as plumbing, HVAC, and electrical takes time. Often when we start something new the most common asked question is when
The Importance of Personal Safety
There are a variety of dangers inherent to the skilled trades. Of course, dangers exist with every job, but anytime you are using tools in
Managing NexTech Academy in Your Business
One of the first questions asked when NexTech Academy is implemented in a business is, “how should this program be managed?” Taking the step into
Why Should Technicians Work for Nexstar Network Members?
If you’re thinking of becoming an electrical, HVAC or plumbing technician, the smartest choice you can make is to seek employment with a business that
The Power of the Training Leader
A common misconception in the role of the training leader is the necessity of trade experience required to facilitate the NexTech Academy program in a
NexTech Academy, with Allen Interactions, Wins Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence in Learning Award
Nexstar Network’s Online Training Program Wins Silver Award for Best Advance in Competencies and Skill Development St. Paul, MN: NexTech Academy, with partner Allen Interactions,
How Can Owners Recruit People to Become Technicians?
The job of recruiting people into the skilled trades of electrical, HVAC and plumbing has never been easy. What business owners could count on, however,
The Big Picture: Company Incentives
“What’s in it for me”? It’s safe to say that we have all asked this question in one form or another while searching for motivation
How to Select the Right Training Leader for Your Technicians
NexTech Academy makes online vocational training for aspiring electricians, HVAC technicians and plumbers faster, easier and arguably, more effective. A great deal of these benefits
North American Technician Excellence Officially Recognized NexTech Academy As A Training Provider!
NATE® (North American Technician Excellence) was founded in 1997 and is the nation’s largest non-profit organization for HVACR and refrigeration technicians. We respect that NATE®
Training Then, Training Today, & Training Tomorrow
Training is a part of the employee learning experience and company alignment process that never ends. Specifically speaking, training for technicians in the residential home
Navigating NexTech Academy
How is NexTech Academy organized? NexTech Academy users can select their trade training track during the sign-up process. We have the following training tracks available:
Calculating Continuing Education Training For Online Technical Training
Tracking time spent learning is important in the trades for many reasons, such as: Understanding the pace in which students are learning—knowing where they are
Frequently Asked Question Resources
Implementing NexTech Academy into your company may feel like a lot of work, but we have you covered. We understand what it takes to grow
How Can a Nexstar Network Membership Help Plumber Technicians Train with NexTech Academy?
Plumbing business owners looking to get ahead and stay ahead tend to surround themselves with similarly minded owners. They lean on each other to build
How the Smart Home Changes What Your Techs Need to Know
A home is no longer just a home. It’s fast becoming a smart home. What’s a smart home? In its simplest terms, a smart home
