NextTech, backed by $1M+ in seed funding from T-Mobile and anticipated trucking-industry support, aims to provide career training, CDL placement, and long-term national employment opportunities for individuals transporting network equipment and other products.
T-Mobile NextTech
Working To Improve The Trucking Industry
NextTech aims to provide career training and placement of candidates to take on roles as network equipment drivers. With $1M+ in initial seed funding from T-Mobile and anticipated support from industry trucking companies, New Reflections Technical Institute’s (NRTI) goal is to create long-term telecom careers where training provides job opportunities for individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses to transport network equipment and other products on a national level.
The Power Of NextTech
The CDL Class A/B Truck Driver program readies an entry-level student for the rigors of the trucking industry. New Reflections Technical Institute’s CDL Class A/B License course features a two-week permit session that prepares the student within a structured learning environment made up of blended learning: e-learning, lecture, and hands-on.
This ‘hands-on first’ approach allows the student to gain their competencies in an environment where 80% of the curriculum is done in an actual truck. Upon completion of the CDL C-Class A/B Program, the student is placed with a trucking partner company.
The Impact
New Reflections Technical Institute (NRTI) commits to making a significant impact in three important ways.
SUCCESS
Ensuring all eligible candidates successfully complete training and earn applicable certifications and/or credentials.
NETWORK
Connecting all eligible graduates with employment opportunities aligned with their certifications and skills.
SUPPORT
Supporting placed graduates for 12 months to strengthen job retention, career advancement, and long-term financial stability.
Did You Know?
According to the American Trucking Association, in 2025, the trucking industry employs approximately 3.5 million professional drivers, with about 1.98 million employee drivers of heavy and tractor-trailer vehicles, and the rest likely being self-employed or owner-operators. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2023, approximately 2.6% of the U.S. workforce are truck drivers According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), in 2021, there was a significant shortage of truck drivers in America, with the ATA estimating a deficit of around 80,000 drivers, a gap that is projected to grow further.
Commercial Driver’s License Class A/B
The CDL program at New Reflections Technical Institute prepares students to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B) in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards under the U.S. Department of Transportation.
- Students receive comprehensive training in:
- Vehicle operation and control
- Safety regulations and practices
- Maneuvering techniques
- Road driving procedures
- Career preparation and placement support
Class Minimum: 15, Class Maximum: 30
Become A Student
T-Mobile and NextTech partners recognize the importance of expanding the workforce in the trucking industry to meet needs of the industry. Therefore, T-Mobile and New Reflections will engage and recruit trucking companies to pledge and support NextTech.
Support NextTech – Pick Your Donor Level
The goal of NextTech is to invest in the recruiting, training, certification, and job placement of qualified candidates in the trucking industry. The trucking industry often has thousands of open positions that offer long-term, rewarding careers to those with applicable skills and certifications. To improve participation in the trucking industry and create real change, New Reflections Technical Institute has partnered with T-Mobile to develop NextTech. We invite your company to pledge and support us in “Building One United Front!” Like-minded individuals and organizations will partner with us to support the goals of NextTech. Partners can pledge at one of four levels based on their investment commitment: Connector, Builder, Integrator, or Visionary. Each level of partnership requires an increasing degree of investment.
Partner Investment Levels
Investments can be one-time or renew annually.
Select Your Level of Support
By clicking Pick your Donor Level, you will begin the process of information gathering and subsequent participation in NextTech as a Partner. Once your information is received, an NRTI representative will contact you to schedule a meeting to further explain NextTech, how you can participate, and the benefits awarded to your company based on the level of your organization’s pledge.
Disclaimer: T-Mobile reserves the unrestricted right to alter or discontinue the NextTech website at its sole discretion, without obligation or liability to any partner or donor.
Hiring Partners
NRTI partners with employers to create a pipeline of well-trained, job-ready candidates through hands-on programs designed with workforce needs in mind. With a 98% graduation rate and an 87% job placement rate, our Hiring Partners trust NRTI graduates to excel in high-demand industries—from CDL Class A driving and construction to culinary arts, administration, bookkeeping, and technology.
