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Read about the impact that NTI students are having on the trade industry.
How to Get a Plumbing Apprenticeship
Landing a plumbing apprenticeship can give you the right skills and knowledge to ensure you are successful as you enter the workforce. Here you can learn more about what a plumbing apprenticeship is and how to get seek one out. It’s an important step in your career that will require some research, focus, and dedication. [...]
What Is An Electrical Technician?
An electrical technician tests, installs and repairs different types of electrical systems and equipment, an in-demand role that’s needed across most industries. Electrical technicians are skilled individuals with knowledge of various tools and techniques to carry out a range of duties, whether in homes, commercial businesses or industrial settings. If you’re thinking of becoming an [...]
Residential vs. Commercial Electrician Overview
The electrical trade encompasses a broad range of specialties, with residential and commercial electricians being two of the most common. Understanding the differences between these two roles is crucial for anyone considering a career as an electrician or for those seeking to hire one. This article will provide an in-depth comparison of residential vs. commercial [...]
Mistakes to Avoid After HVAC Training
Congratulations on completing your HVAC training! You've acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to start your career in this essential field. However, the transition from the classroom to real-world applications can be challenging. To help you succeed and avoid common pitfalls, we've compiled a comprehensive guide on mistakes to avoid after HVAC training. This article [...]
How to Start a Plumbing Business
Plumbing is one of the most stable and attractive industries in the United States. In fact, over half a million Americans work in this sector earning an estimated average annual salary of $60k+. Nevertheless, starting a plumbing business could open the door to even more lucrative earnings as well as increased flexibility and control. It [...]
How Long Does it Take to Become a Plumber?
A career in the trades has long been a reliable path to pursue, and it offers a range of different specialisms no matter your interest or talent focus. While plumbers are continuously in need, they also remain one of the most popular career paths for anyone in the field. This is because plumbers combine experience, [...]
Top 8 Benefits of Becoming an Electrician
Electrical work is routinely considered the most advanced of all the trade specialisms. This is because there are simply no shortcuts or opportunities for amateur implementation no matter the simplicity of an electrical task. While a homeowner or business owner may be able to paint, decorate, or even renovate without assistance, no one should commit [...]
Electrical Technician Salary Overview
An important part of determining what career you would like to choose is going to be the salary. Everyone wants to make as much money as possible, while still doing something that they enjoy, right? So, it’s important that you are looking into the average salary, as well as the factors that impact how [...]
Plumbing Technician Salary Overview
If you are interested in moving your career trajectory in a new direction, you have a lot of options in the field of trades, specifically in plumbing. As a plumbing technician, you will learn the ins and outs of everything involved in the world of plumbing while working in a field that is always [...]
Safety Tips for Electrical Engineers
Working with electricity takes expert training and knowledge. It’s important to always put safety above all else when working with something as dangerous as electricity. There is a great deal of danger an electrician can experience on any given day working in the field and there are many safety hazards to be aware of [...]