Fast-track evening courses connecting students to careers in one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries

• 64-clock-hour program with flexible scheduling options
• Graduates guaranteed an interview with a leading national data center employer
• Graduates trained for data center construction and operations, addressing growing demand across one of the country’s fastest-expanding markets

PHOENIX, Arizona (Sept. 17, 2026) – National Technical Institute (NTI), a state-approved trade school, is launching a new Data Center Technician program at its Phoenix campus, opening a direct path to one of the fastest-growing careers in the country. The curriculum prepares graduates for both the installation and construction side of data center development and the maintenance and operations of facilities once they open, broadening the range of career opportunities available upon graduation. Enrollment is now open for the program, with first classes set to start Nov. 18.

Why This Matters Now

Data center construction is driving one of the strongest periods of workforce demand in recent history, with the Associated Builders and Contractors projecting 349,000 new construction positions needed by the end of 2026. NTI developed this program in direct collaboration with a national data center installation and technology solutions company, ensuring the curriculum reflects the precise skills and standards the industry demands today, giving students in the Phoenix area a fast, focused path into the data center field.

The partnership grew from an existing relationship in which the data center company had been actively hiring graduates from NTI’s Houston campus. Every graduate who completes the Data Center Technician program receives a guaranteed interview with NTI’s data center partner for positions in the Central Arizona area. Graduates who are open to relocation may also have access to opportunities across the data center company’s growing network of nationwide locations.

“The data center industry is reshaping Phoenix, and the workforce needs to keep pace with that growth,” said Rick Jackson, COO, National Technical Institute. “NTI’s job is to make sure people in this community have access to the training they need to compete for those careers. This program is a direct investment in our students and in the future of this city.”

Program Details

The Data Center Technician program spans 64 hours of combined classroom and laboratory instruction at NTI’s Phoenix campus. The program runs twice weekly with four-hour evening sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays, accommodating a range of schedules and commitments. Students complete the program in approximately two months. NTI instructors teach the entire program, drawing on guidance and hands-on assistance from the partner company’s training team to ensure graduates receive the specific skills and knowledge that data centers are looking for.

“NTI has always believed that great training should lead directly to a great job, and this program is proof of that,” said Ryan Woodward, CEO, National Technical Institute. “Trade education is evolving and NTI is evolving with it. The data center industry is where we are planting our next flag, and we are committed to being the best at training people for it.”

NTI plans to expand the Data Center Technician program to its Nevada and Texas campuses following state approvals. Both organizations view the Phoenix launch as the first step in what they expect will become a nationwide talent pipeline for the data center industry.

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