2026 PUMP Program – Session 4
The PUMP program is held in two 3-day in-person sessions on April 14 – 16 and October 27 – 29, 2026 from 8:30am-4:00pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460), in addition to two shorter virtual sessions, held September 9th and September 23rd, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am. Please note: a reception, dinner and certificate ceremony will be held for attendees on October 28th from 4:00pm-7:00pm in Groton, MA.
PUMP is a robust course of study which covers a variety of management, leadership, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of municipal and co-op utilities. The purpose of this program is to provide best practices, knowledge/skill/behavior development and practical application for current and future public power leaders. Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience, class size is limited.
Upon successful completion of the Program, participants will a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program.
Who Should Attend
To help position public power to address the growing number of retirements and position changes in the industry, PUMP is designed for anyone who wants to learn what it takes to be an effective leader including:
- General Managers
- General Foremen
- Assistant General Managers
- Supervisors
- Managers or Team Leads
- Aspiring Leaders
The Program is designed to address varying levels of experience and perspectives, from utilities of varying sizes and complexities. Participants may have significant management experience and responsibilities, be individual contributors with oversight, or individuals expected to rise into management in the future.
Registration
Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience, class size is limited. Registration fees include coffee and lunch, all program materials, supplemental assignments, certificates and special recognition.
Members: $3,195
Non-Members: $5,150
Cancellations
Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (two-weeks prior to the start of the program). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to day 1.
Location
These in-person training sessions will be held at:
NEPPA Training Center
200 New Estate Road
Littleton, MA 01460
