NTI focuses on education for employment. As such, NTI sets standards for students to align with industry:

• Students are to present themselves professionally in dress and manner.
• Students are expected to treat instructors, peers and their environment with respect.
• Students are to be dependable, arriving each day prepared and ready for work.
• Students are to find, interpret and organize (e.g., binder) pertinent information from multiple sources for current and fututre reference.
• Students are to analyze problems and develop alternative solutions, rather than just ask for answers.
• Students are to prioritize and organize resources and responsibilities to meet multiple deadlines.
• Students must create positive relationships that foster collaboration and teamwork.
• Students must pay attention to, makes sense of and accurately interpret what is said.
• Students are to provide and accept feedback in a professional manner.
• Students are to consistently produce a uniform product that meets customer’s needs.
• The quality and quantity of a student’s work are to continually improve as new knowledge and skills are aquired.
• Students should plan to work outside of class an average 12 hours per week to complete reading, research, and writing assignments; worksheets; homework; and take home tests.