What the heck is that? Do you mean the fruit? Doesn’t that come from tropical islands? And inquisitive looks, are just a few of the many hilarious responses I encounter when I mention that I have Lyme Disease (LD). I’d like to begin with a few misconceptions. It’s just Lyme disease, not Lymes disease. Now
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Closing the Competitive Skills Gap: NTI Working with Business Leaders to Reinvent Workforce Development
Northeast Technical Institute’s Manufacturing Technician training program bridges the gap in workforce development for entry level workers PR Web; BDN | Scarborough, ME | April 11, 2017 – With the unemployment rate at a nine year low, manufacturers are struggling to fill open positions for semi-skilled production workers. The labor pool is shrinking at a
NTI Bangor and PCHC Partnership Still Going Strong after 10 Years
Since 2007, Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) has been a valued externship and job placement partner of Northeast Technical Institute (NTI). PCHC has provided NTI Medical Assistants, Phlebotomists, and Medical Coding & Billing graduates short-term practical experiences in their field of study. This short-term externship – work immersion allows students to observe professionals on the
NTI Gives to Camp Sunshine and the Center for Grieving Children
Bangor Daily News | Northeast Technical Institute (NTI) continues its charitable giving by making donations today to Camp Sunshine and another to the Center for Grieving Children. A $10,000 donation was given to Camp Sunshine. While NTI students, staff and faculty are routinely engaged in charitable events at each of its campuses, it was decided in
Stay Healthy, NTI Students! 7 Steps to Avoid the Flu This Season
Welcome to cold and flu season. Trying to avoid the common cold? NTI is here to help with some advice. No, you cannot live in a bubble. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend the Flu Vaccine for everyone 6 months and older. Here are seven precautions you can take to help avoid getting the flu this
NTI Graduate Aubrey Wiggins Gets the Spotlight
AMT member and Registered Medical Assistant Aubrey Wiggins always brings an infectiously positive attitude to Inland Family Care, a primary care practice of Inland Hospital in Waterville, Maine. Aubrey says that caring for her daughter inspired her to do something to help others. In her studies at Northeast Technical Institute, Aubrey’s instructors remember her as
Schlotterbeck and Foss Recruits from NTI’s Manufacturing Tech Program
The Manufacturing Technician class has had many opportunities to meet and tour great Maine companies like Oakhurst Dairy, Bristol Seafood, New England Tech Air, SIGCO, Inc., Shipyard Brewery, and more. Today, we welcomed specialty food manufacturer, Schlotterbeck and Foss to the NTI campus. From Facility Tours to Recruitment Campaigns Schlotterbeck and Foss visited our class today
George White, NTI Manufacturing Student, Finds Career Path Through Job Connection Services
Story By Goodwill Northern New England: A few months ago George White used to dodge eye contact and avoid speaking to people he didn’t know. Now he’s working to become a manufacturing technician thanks to Goodwill’s Job Connection Services. Before hearing about Job Connection, George stayed home most of the day. He was dealing with
How I Became a Student at NTI
By Angel Dean Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I’m a 36 year old mother of 4 teenagers. Being a young mother i never really thought about going to college. My first priority was providing for my family and making sure we had everything we need to survive. I have worked many
NTI Celebrates National Medical Assistants Recognition Week
Registered Medical Assistants (RMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT) and Northeast Technical Institute (NTI) are recognizing National Medical Assistants Recognition Week this week and during the month of October. This month recognizes the contributions of the medical assisting students and personnel whose efforts help give our nation the best possible health care. The health of