Leveling Up at NTI: Training the Trainers, Building the Future

Every summer, the National Training Institute (NTI) brings together the best minds in union electrical training, and we’re proud to be part of it. NTI isn’t just a conference. It’s a catalyst. It’s where instructors, training directors, and union leaders from across the country come together to push our trade forward.

Held July 26 to Aug. 1 at Washtenaw Community College, NTI is also a chance to show off the power of the partnership between IBEW and NECA. Thousands of union professionals descend on campus to learn new technologies, fine-tune teaching strategies, and bring back best practices that elevate training programs nationwide.

For us, NTI strengthens what we already do best: train the next generation of union electricians to the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism. The knowledge gained by our instructors directly benefits IBEW 665 apprentices, the NECA contractors they work for, and ultimately the customers they serve. This ripple effect shows up throughout the communities where we live and work.

NTI also reminds us how fortunate we are to be part of a nationwide network of union excellence. When we say our apprentices graduate debt-free and job-ready, we mean it, and that’s thanks in part to the high-caliber training our instructors receive at events like NTI.

As we continue building momentum in the areas of beneficial electrification, public policy, and workforce development, NTI helps keep IBEW 665 at the leading edge. Whether it’s learning new solar integration tools, networking with other locals, or gaining fresh insight on how to support apprentices from all walks of life, NTI is an investment in our collective future.

To our community partners and customers: thank you for supporting this mission. To our apprentices: this is the level of training you're stepping into. And to our members: we’re proud to represent you on the national stage.

IBEW NECA 665: training the best, right here in Michigan.