Ann Arbor destination announces five-year NTI commitment
Participants at the Electrical Training Alliance National Training Academy gather in Ann Arbor to await graduation from their training. ||Courtesy of Destination Ann ArborThe Electrical Training Alliance has committed to a five-year contract with the Ann Arbor area to continue hosting the annual National Training Institute (NTI), according to an announcement from Destination Ann Arbor.NTI brings together thousands of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers members, including educators, training directors and contractors, for a week-long series of classes, workshops and social events. “Training is about people, vendors and the people who train them,” said Al Snow, director of sales and service for Ann Arbor Destination.Staff distribute training to classrooms at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and facilities at Eastern Michigan University (EMU). In addition to the educational aspect, approximately 2,000 attendees (often bringing their families along) attend opening ceremonies; welcome receptions; trade shows; a block party involving many downtown businesses and local residents, including live music, food, and games; Charity golf events;…