Category: Insights Blog

5 Reasons to Start Your Own Training Academy Now

- By Jeff Atwell, NexTech Academy Workforce Development Coach

In 2018, when we debuted NexTech Academy – Nexstar Network’s flagship online technical training school – it raised more than a few eyebrows. In this industry, apprenticeship programs and on-the-job training had been the status…
Member Engagement Defines Nexstar

- By Julian Scadden, Nexstar Network President & CEO

Here at Nexstar, we’ve been laser-focused on engagement for nearly a year. But why? What’s all the fuss about? What does it matter how engaged our members are? The answer is simple: We’re focusing on…
Create a Positive Experience for Job Candidates, They Are VIPs
I’ve been in talent acquisition for 25 years, and I can say with confidence that we’re in the middle of one of the most challenging labor markets I’ve ever seen. Right now, because there are…
NEW Training Options from Philly to Phoenix
This year, Nexstar is excited to serve our membership by hosting more of our foundational training courses in closer proximity to their business locations and with greater frequency. Identifying regional training spaces in centralized areas…
Selling In Tough Times

- By Chris Hondl, Nexstar Sales Coach

Recruiting During a Recession

- By Steffan Busch, Nexstar Recruiting Coach & Executive Recruiter

All over the news, we’re hearing about inflation. At the same time, we’re hearing about an impending recession and the layoffs that have hit Big Tech and many Fortune 500 companies. Scary stuff, right? And…