Business View Magazine - August 2024

of cutting-edge training tools. Additionally, NIT Alaska has expanded its footprint by opening a facility in Fairbanks, about 300 miles from its Palmer headquarters. “We’ve invested in newer trucks and trailers to ensure that the training reflects what companies are actually using,” he adds. This expansion broadens their reach and enhances the quality of training, making it more relevant and practical for students. Crum also outlines the core values that underpin NIT Alaska’s operations.“We are held steadfast by our five anchors: will to succeed, professionalism, respect, integrity, and consistency,” he says. Integrity, he notes, includes “standing in opposition to hypocrisy,” highlighting the school’s pledge to genuine ethical standards. 151 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 08 NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (NIT ALASKA)

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