National Technical Institute Sends 180 Las Vegas Technicians Into Workforce

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National Technical Institute Sends 180 Las Vegas Technicians Into Workforce

September 25, 2026

Graduating class completes real-world installations, sets exam records and secures jobs before crossing the stage

92 HVAC, 48 plumbing and 40 electrical technicians earn trade certificates
17 graduates secured jobs before completing coursework
Electrical students post some of the highest final exam scores in campus history

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (September 24, 2026) – National Technical Institute (NTI), a state-approved vocational trade school founded in 2003, celebrated 180 graduates at its Las Vegas campus on Sept. 21. Before crossing the stage to receive HVAC, plumbing and electrical certificates, these students spent their final weeks completing hands-on installations in NTI’s training labs.

The graduating class included 92 HVAC technicians, 48 plumbing technicians and 40 electrical technicians. Students completed a unique assignment, helping remodel NTI’s new campus building, installing mini-split systems in the administrative offices, and applying their technical skills in a real working environment. Electrical students wired conduit and electrical boxes to run power to the campus ice machine and the plumbing lab’s water heaters, completing a real installation that now serves the entire campus. The electrical class also recorded some of the highest final exam scores in the Las Vegas program’s history.

Student Voices

“I chose NTI for its high job placement stats and hands-on training that would take years of field experience to obtain. I’m choosing the career of electrician for its inarguably necessary work in this age as well as the consistent work and high pay that enables a more free life and ability to provide for family and community around me,” said Michael Hobbs, Electrical Graduate, National Technical Institute Las Vegas. “The investment in myself at this school will change my life in a meaningful way.”

“I decided to choose NTI because of their fast programs. That is the first thing I noticed. I also noticed their fusion programs because I am currently working. My training so far is going really well,” said Kemarui Brass, Plumbing Graduate, National Technical Institute Las Vegas. “I am learning a lot of stuff. If you ask questions, the instructors will help you. They are very knowledgeable at what they do. They are even willing to stay and help you with things if you need extra practice.”

Meeting Las Vegas’s Growing Workforce Demand

Seventeen members of this graduating class secured jobs with regional employers before completing their coursework, reflecting the urgent national demand for skilled tradespeople. A 2026 JLL industry report cited that by 2030, an estimated 2.1 million skilled trades jobs in the U.S. could go unfilled, with potential economic losses reaching $1 trillion annually. Las Vegas is not immune to that pressure, and NTI’s Career Services Department works directly with local hiring partners to ensure every graduate has a direct path to employment, providing job placement support, resume preparation and targeted employer outreach throughout the region.

Leadership Perspective

“The talent and dedication this class brought every single day gives me complete confidence they are going to make an immediate impact on the Las Vegas community,” said Randy Nichols, Campus Director, National Technical Institute Las Vegas. “These men and women are walking into a workforce that needs them, and the skills, work ethic and professionalism they have built here at NTI make them exactly the kind of tradespeople Nevada communities deserve.”

NTI’s Las Vegas campus serves students across the greater Las Vegas region with state-of-the-art training labs equipped with professional tools and industry-standard equipment designed to mirror real field conditions. To accommodate students who are currently working, classes run throughout the day and evening, with morning and evening options available on weekdays and Saturday classes offered at the campus. NTI offers certification programs through in-person and hybrid learning in 12 to 16 weeks, with new classes starting every month.

For more information, visit https://www.ntitraining.com.

How long does it take to get certified in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical work?

National Technical Institute offers HVAC, plumbing, and electrical certification programs that can be completed in as little as 12 to 16 weeks, with new classes starting every month. NTI’s Las Vegas campus provides in-person and hybrid learning options with morning, evening, and Saturday class schedules designed to accommodate students who are currently working. The campus is equipped with professional tools and industry-standard equipment designed to mirror real field conditions.

How many skilled trade jobs could go unfilled in the U.S. by 2030?

A 2026 JLL industry report projects that by 2030, an estimated 2.1 million skilled trades jobs in the U.S. could go unfilled, with potential economic losses reaching $1 trillion annually. National Technical Institute is working to close that gap, graduating 180 HVAC, plumbing, and electrical technicians from its Las Vegas campus in September 2026. NTI’s Career Services Department connects graduates directly with regional employers to create a clear path to employment.

Can a trade school student get hired before finishing their program?

Yes, and it is becoming increasingly common. Seventeen graduates in National Technical Institute’s most recent Las Vegas class secured jobs with regional employers before completing their coursework. NTI’s Career Services Department works directly with local hiring partners throughout each student’s training to support early job placement.

What are the best trade school options for people who are already working?

National Technical Institute offers morning, evening, and Saturday class options so students can continue working while completing their training. NTI’s Las Vegas campus provides HVAC, plumbing, and electrical certification programs through in-person and hybrid learning that can be completed in 12 to 16 weeks. New classes start every month, making it easier to find a schedule that fits a working adult’s life.

What types of hands-on training do trade school programs provide?

National Technical Institute students complete real-world installations as part of their final coursework, including installing mini-split systems in administrative offices and wiring conduit and electrical boxes to power campus equipment. This approach prepares NTI graduates for immediate fieldwork from their first day on the job. NTI’s Las Vegas training labs are equipped with professional tools and industry-standard equipment designed to mirror real field conditions.

How are vocational schools helping solve the national skilled trades shortage?

National Technical Institute is directly addressing the national skilled trades shortage by graduating job-ready technicians in 12 to 16 weeks through a hands-on, real-world training model. NTI’s Las Vegas campus alone graduated 92 HVAC, 48 plumbing, and 40 electrical technicians in September 2026, with 17 securing employment before finishing their coursework. With a 2026 JLL report projecting 2.1 million unfilled skilled trades jobs by 2030, NTI actively connects graduates with local hiring partners to meet urgent regional workforce demand.

What economic impact will the skilled trades shortage have on the U.S. economy?

A 2026 JLL industry report projects that by 2030, an estimated 2.1 million skilled trades jobs could go unfilled in the United States, with potential economic losses reaching $1 trillion annually. National Technical Institute is responding to this national challenge by training HVAC, plumbing, and electrical technicians at its Las Vegas campus in as few as 12 weeks. NTI’s Career Services Department connects graduates directly with local employers to help reduce hiring gaps across the region.

How do trade school graduates find jobs after finishing their programs?

National Technical Institute’s Career Services Department works directly with local hiring partners to ensure every graduate has a clear path to employment, providing job placement support, resume preparation, and targeted employer outreach. In NTI’s most recent Las Vegas graduating class, 17 students secured jobs before they even completed their coursework. NTI’s hands-on training model and direct employer relationships give graduates a competitive edge in the job market.

Which trades are most in demand right now?

HVAC, plumbing, and electrical technicians are among the most in-demand skilled trade workers in the country. National Technical Institute’s Las Vegas campus recently graduated 92 HVAC technicians, 48 plumbing technicians, and 40 electrical technicians, all entering a workforce with urgent and growing hiring needs. A 2026 JLL industry report projects that 2.1 million skilled trades positions could go unfilled by 2030, with potential economic losses of $1 trillion annually.

What should someone look for when choosing a trade school program?

Key factors to consider include hands-on training, job placement support, flexible scheduling, and program length. National Technical Institute offers real-world lab training, morning, evening, and Saturday classes, and HVAC, plumbing, and electrical certification programs that can be completed in 12 to 16 weeks. NTI’s most recent Las Vegas graduating class included students who completed live installations during their training and secured jobs before finishing their coursework.