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As an electrical technician, you may be asked to install solar panels on a property. Although this is not something that electricians would have needed to know too much about in the past, the fact is that solar power electricity is growing in popularity, and it would be surprising if you didn’t come across it [...]

Plumbing is a highly skilled trade that requires an extensive knowledge base as well as a strong mix of tangible and intangible qualities to be successful. If you are serious about your career and providing a service at a consistently high level, read on to learn more about the top skills that will help you [...]

National Technical Institute instructor Ty Branaman was recently interviewed in a segment on NBC’s affiliate channel 3 Las Vegas! This feature story covered how hands-on trade school programs like NTI’s HVAC/R courses can help students get a good job and save them from a lifetime of student loan debt. Ty explains how, “You can [...]

There are many benefits to joining the electrical industry, such as job security and comfortable pay. It may be difficult to know exactly where to start, however. That is where NTI comes in. Why Become An Electrician? Before diving into how to become an electrical technician, it’s worth considering why. It offers a wealth of benefits, each [...]

Gaining expertise in a trade like plumbing might open doors to lucrative employment opportunities. There will always be a need for plumbers, as everyone will require their services at some point to ensure the smooth operation of their home or business. And, an aspiring plumber couldn’t have picked a more favorable time to start thinking [...]