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Hands-on Training

Trade Skills Training Facility

NSC provides free soft skills, hands-on experience, and skilled labor training to local talent at our state-of-the-art facility in Salinas, Puerto Rico.

Similar to apprenticeship programs, our facility’s job training focuses on skilled trades programs that allow us to attract and develop a new generation of skilled tradespeople. Our programs prepare skilled workers for high-demand roles and deploy them for assignments across the U.S.

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SKILLED LABOR TRAINING PROGRAMS

Not your typical classroom instruction – NSC offers targeted training programs that include practical skillset training, communication skills, problem-solving, and more.

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Welding

NSC prepares associates for welding positions by equipping them with skills required in a hot work environment, meeting quality and safety standards.

Steel Press

Steel Fabrication

We train associates to read blueprints, conduct fabrication work, and operate equipment accurately and safely.

Pipes

Pipefitting and Pipe Insulation

We train associates to fabricate, install and test insulation systems, ensuring safety and quality.

Electrical

Electrical

Our associates are trained to repair, install, replace, and test complex electrical circuits, cables, equipment, and appliances.

ADDRESSING THE SKILLS AND LABOR SHORTAGE

NSC Bridges the Skilled Trades Gap with Training Programs

NSC doesn’t believe there is a talent shortage – there’s only a training deficit – and we are fixing that. With our facility and programs, we are building a pipeline of experienced, skilled trade workers and deploying them all across the country. We meet business needs while creating new opportunities and better lives for workers.

31M+

Skilled trade jobs left unfilled because of retirement and lack of next-gen replacements.

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Addressing the Skills Shortage

NSC Bridges the Skilled Trades Gap with Training Programs

NSC doesn’t believe there is a talent shortage – there’s only a training deficit. We fixed that. With our facility and programs, we are building a pipeline of experienced skilled trade workers and deploying them all across the country. We meet business needs while creating new opportunities and better lives for workers.

31M+

Skilled trade jobs left unfilled because of retirement and lack of next-gen replacements

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NSC is the 116th largest staffing agency in the nation, according to Staffing Industry Analysts.

DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION

Preparing for the Future

Beyond filling jobs today, NSC is also preparing for the future. Training at our skilled trades workforce training facility features equipment, resources, tools, and instruction to help NSC deliver intensive hands-on training that prepares workers for high performance in the field. We’re committed to developing the next generation of talent.

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DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION

Preparing for the Future

Beyond filling jobs today, NSC is also preparing for the future. Training at our Salinas facility features equipment, resources, tools, and instruction to help NSC deliver intensive training that prepares workers for high performance in the field. We’re committed to developing the next generation of talent.

116th


NSC is the 116th largest staffing agency in the nation, according to Staffing Industry Analysts.

Partnering for Success

“We have had great success in partnering with NSC and their Puerto Rico training facility. It has enabled us to fill much-needed welder and fitter positions at multiple locations across our company. We have been able to work directly with the training team onsite in Puerto Rico and implement a training process tailored to our unique welding procedures.”

HR Director, Large National Fabrication Client

43%

Increase in pay for skilled trade workers after hands-on training

Partnering for Success

“We have had great success in partnering with NSC and their Puerto Rico training facility. It has enabled us to fill much-needed welder and fitter positions at multiple locations across our company. We have been able to work directly with the training team onsite in Puerto Rico and implement a training process tailored to our unique welding procedures.”

HR Director, Large National Fabrication Client

43%

Increase in pay for skilled trade workers after hands-on training

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NSC AT-A-GLANCE

Creating Opportunities

NSC is dedicated to improving communities and creating opportunities for individuals. We are a growing staffing firm that has made a lasting impact on workers and businesses.

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