National Technical Institute (NTI), a vocational trade school founded in 2003, is expanding with a new campus in Reno-Sparks, Nevada. Beginning in the fall, NTI’s 8,000-square-foot campus will have the capacity to train 400 technicians annually in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical skills.
Over the next three months, NTI will develop purpose-built classrooms equipped with trade technology, individual training stations, and curriculum with hands-on programming to help students be career-ready by graduation. The facility plans to welcome students for classes in November.
“NTI has provided skilled training for over 5,000 students and the demand keeps growing,” said Ryan Woodward, CEO of the NTI. “The Reno-Sparks area has a significant workforce shortage and as a Nevada business, we’re strategically positioned to provide accelerated programs to jumpstart careers, develop a pipeline to the trades, and build a stronger northern Nevada community.”
The Reno-Sparks facility represents the fifth location for the NTI, joining campuses in Las Vegas, Houston, and Phoenix. Contractors train and mentor students at each institute to become HVAC, plumbing, and electrical technicians using contractor-driven, hands-on curriculum with options for hybrid learning through the Fusion Training program.
Students earn certifications in 12 to 16 weeks and can receive dedicated support from a personal Career Services Advisor who keeps them engaged throughout the program and connects them with job placement opportunities upon graduation.
