BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://neppa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NEPPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T170304Z CREATED:20251027T170304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170304Z UID:10000517-1793692800-1793973600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3\, Group A (Session 4) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-a-session-4/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T100000 DTSTAMP:20260824T122809Z CREATED:20260824T122809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T122809Z UID:10000585-1794297600-1794304800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Boss: Power Up! A Hands-On Look at Public Power DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\n \n \n \n \n \n Breakfast with the Boss: Power Up! A Hands-On Look at Public PowerBrought to you in partnership with Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce\nTuesday\, November 10\, 2026 from 8am – 10amat the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA) \nStart your day with breakfast and a behind-the-scenes look at public power! Join Mike Hyland\, Executive Director of Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA)\, for a full breakfast followed by an introduction to NEPPA and the people\, programs\, and purpose behind the organization. NEPPA is a non-profit trade organization\, headquartered in Littleton\, MA that serves municipal and co-operative utilities throughout the Northeast. \nAfter breakfast\, Trainers from NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program will provide a tour of the Training Facility including a pole-climbing demonstration and some hands-on activities in the training yard. Whether you have an interest in public power or are just curious to see what happens in that building behind the soccer fields in Littleton\, this is your chance to roll up your sleeves and experience a little of what NEPPA is all about and learn how they support the utilities and people who keep our communities powered. \nCome hungry\, come curious\, and wear comfortable shoes! \n \n LEARN MORE & REGISTER AT NVCOC.COM URL:https://neppa.org/event/breakfast-with-the-boss-power-up-a-hands-on-look-at-public-power/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Chamber-Breakfast-11.2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T150000 DTSTAMP:20260812T170012Z CREATED:20251027T182707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T170012Z UID:10000539-1794319200-1794322800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - November DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nDave Ketchen\, Assistant General Manager of Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Dave will share his experience this year with serving APPA and United States by deploying to Saipan as restoration coordinator after Super Typhoon Sinlaku hit the Northern Mariana Islands on April 17.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-november/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Tactical-Tuesday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260302T174550Z CREATED:20260302T174502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T174550Z UID:10000577-1794474000-1794484800@neppa.org SUMMARY:NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Littleton\, MA        \nFor more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200. \n  \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/neppa-board-of-directors-meeting-16/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Board of Directors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NEPPA-BOD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T170332Z CREATED:20251027T170332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170332Z UID:10000518-1794902400-1795183200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3\, Group B (Session 4) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-b-session-4/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T170451Z CREATED:20251027T170451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170451Z UID:10000519-1796112000-1796220000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 (Session 4) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-session-4-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T140000 DTSTAMP:20261006T172014Z CREATED:20251027T173247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172014Z UID:10000527-1796283000-1796306400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s 2026 Annual Membership Meeting & Apprentice Lineworker Graduation\nThursday\, December 3\, 20267:30 am – 2:00 pm\n \n \n \n \n \n AC Hotel Worcester125 Front St.Worcester\, MA 01608 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our membership meeting is a time to review the past year and learn about NEPPA’s plans for 2027. It’s an opportunity to build relationships with professional colleagues and industry partners. Come meet with old and new friends! \nThis event also includes a graduation ceremony to appreciate and honor our 2026 Apprentice Lineworker Program graduates. We hope you will join us in support our graduating class\, as they become the future of public power.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Don’t hesitate to call the office our office at (978) 540-2200 or email registar@neppa.org. \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-annual-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:AC Hotel Worcester\, 125 Front Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Membership Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Annual-Membership-Meeting-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260911T134451Z CREATED:20260910T190229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T134451Z UID:10000589-1796716800-1796911200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Crew Leadership (on the Road) - VT DESCRIPTION:Crew Leadership * On the Road * (Vermont)\n \n \n \n \n \n December 8 – 10\, 2026 (3-day program) \n8:00 am – 2:00 pm \nMorrisville Water and Light (857 Elmore Street\, Morrisville\, VT 05661) \n \n \nThe Crew Leadership Program is meant to equip participants with next-level leadership tools to run stronger crews\, improve performance in the field\, and drive efficient\, standards-compliant operations. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for the following: \n\nCurrent or aspiring crew leaders\nLineworkers or operations employees\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n Morrisville Water and Light857 Elmore StreetMorrisville\, VT 05661 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \nUpon completion of this three-day program\, participants will be able to successfully: \n\nDevelop an understanding of different leadership styles and their applications in a crew setting.\nPractice tactics and strategies to transition from an employee to a leader.\nCultivate practical communication skills to convey instructions\, provide feedback\, and resolve conflicts within the crew.\nEnhance problem-solving abilities to address challenges and obstacles that arise during crew activities.\nAcquire knowledge of team dynamics and how to foster a positive and productive work environment within the crew.\nLearn techniques for motivating and inspiring crew members to achieve common goals and objectives.\nGain proficiency in decision-making processes relevant to crew operations\, considering safety\, efficiency\, and resource management factors.\nDevelop organizational skills to plan and coordinate crew tasks\, schedules\, and resources effectively.\nUnderstand the importance of accountability and responsibility as a leader within the crew\, including the ability to take ownership of mistakes and learn from them.\nExplore strategies for building trust and rapport among crew members to enhance collaboration and cohesion.\nEvaluate personal leadership strengths and areas for growth and create a plan for continuous self-improvement as a crew leader.\nUnderstand the management of emergent situations that require mutual aid assistance and coordination.\n\nPlease note: These objectives serve as a framework for a comprehensive crew leadership course that addresses various aspects of leadership within the utility. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites \nThe ideal participant has at least 3 – 5 years experience working in the field.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and Lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration form. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$995\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$1\,550\n\n\n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until two week prior to the class start date. Substitutions can be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Codie Perry\n Manager of Safety & Training\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Codie graduated from Pratt Community College Line School in 2014 with an associate degree in Electrical Power Technology. He then worked for Kay Electric Cooperative in Blackwell\, Oklahoma\, where he spent 11 years. In that time\, he received his Lineworker Certificate from Northwest Lineman College. In 2019\, Codie received the “Above and Beyond” Award from the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives for providing emergency care for an individual in a vehicle accident while he was on the job. In his free time\, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family. Codie is NEPPA’s Manager of Safety and Training\, moving to New Hampshire in early 2025 to join the NEPPA team. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Calascibetta\n Trainer\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Anthony has 40 years of Electrical experience and 25 years of Electric Utility experience. Starting out as a Lineworker\, he moved to the Substation Division as a Lead Substation Technician. He currently works as the Operations Manager for Ipswich Electric Light Department. \nHe is proficient in relay testing\, transformer testing\, circuit breaker testing\, and all aspects of wiring in overhead\, underground\, metering\, and substations. \nAnthony is an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer\, an OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer\, a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) and recipient of the Francis “Skip” Willey Individual Achievement Award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/crew-leadership-on-the-road-vt/ LOCATION:Morrisville Water and Light\, 857 Elmore Street\, Morrisville\, VT\, 05661\, United States CATEGORIES:Crew Leadership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Crew-Leadership-4-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T130000 DTSTAMP:20261016T143651Z CREATED:20261014T130028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T143651Z UID:10000591-1796718600-1796734800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Human Resources Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Human Resources (HR) RoundtableTuesday\, December 8\, 2026 (8:30 AM – 1:00 PM)NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Rd.\, Littleton MA 01460)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Human Resources plays a vital role in building a positive workplace\, supporting employees\, navigating challenges\, and helping organizations thrive. This roundtable brings together public power colleagues to share ideas\, exchange experiences\, discuss common challenges\, and learn from one another. You don’t need “HR” in your job title to have an important role in human resources! Whether you handle hiring\, employee relations\, workplace policies\, benefits\, or other employee-focused responsibilities\, your perspective matters. Come ready to share\, ask questions\, learn from your peers\, and leave with fresh ideas you can put into action at your own utility. \n  \nIf you have a suggested topic you would like to discuss please email it to registrar@neppa.org.  \n \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis roundtable is not restricted to those with a Human Resources title but open to all those who have HR responsibilities as part of their roles. \nIf you have the following job title you may be interested in attending:  \n\nHR Managers & Directors\nPeople Leaders\nOffice Administrators\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nThis agenda is subject to change \n  \n8:30 am       Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n9:00 am       Welcome and Introductions \n9:15 am        Facilitated Discussion \n10:15 am      Break \n10:30 am      Open Discussion \nNoon            Lunch and Continued Conversation \n1:00 pm        Adjourn \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Kubik\n Manager of Education and Marketing\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Sarah graduated from Bryant University with a bachelor’s degree in business management and a double minor in sociology and environmental science. Following graduation\, Sarah served in the United States Peace Corps as a youth development volunteer\, living in Azerbaijan. Returning home\, she entered the hospitality industry\, gaining vaulable customer service and management experience. This led her to the world of association management\, specifically condominium management\, where she had a 10+ year career with The Dartmouth Group\, eventually becoming their Director of Client Relations and Employee Experience. Sarah’s background in leading teams and creating company culture ignited her interest in Human Resources and in 2023 she obtained her Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) Certification through HRCI (Human Resources Certification Institute). In 2024\, she joined the public power industry as Manager of Education and Marketing for NEPPA. Sarah coordinates NEPPA’s education and training offerings and is in charge of association communications and promotion.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRegistration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee\, breakfast pastries and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note them on your registration. \n  \nRegistration Fees for 2026: \n\n\n\nMembers: $ 50\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $ 75\n\n\n\n\n \n \nCancellations \n\n\n\n\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the event.  Substitutions may be made up until the day before the event. \n\n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nLodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n \n LODGING INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nQuestions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n​ URL:https://neppa.org/event/human-resources-roundtable/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-HR-Roundtable-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T150000 DTSTAMP:20261005T182905Z CREATED:20251027T182740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T182905Z UID:10000540-1796738400-1796742000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - December DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nBrock Mowry\, CUSPTechnical Analyst / Journeyman Lineman\,Fast Forward\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Building Field Confidence and Operational Intelligence\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic Description:  \nBuilding Field Confidence and Operational Intelligence is a utility safety presentation by Brock Mowry (CUSP\, Fast Forward) that introduces a practical\, technology-agnostic framework for reducing unnecessary uncertainty before field work begins. It argues that better pre-job understanding—drawn from work orders\, GIS\, records\, panoramic and thermal imagery\, experience\, and verification—improves decisions on planning\, briefings\, equipment\, sequencing\, and precautions without replacing crew judgment. The core process (Observe → Understand → Validate → Share → Decide → Act with Confidence) treats knowledge itself as a safety control that strengthens existing programs and turns individual lessons into organizational starting points for the next crew. Ultimately\, the presentation stresses that the goal is not perfect prediction but fewer surprises\, so utilities better protect the people who work on the system. \nAbout the Company:  \nFast Forward is a leading utility technology company revolutionizing how electric utilities and municipalities document\, inspect\, and maintain infrastructure. Both vehicle and UTV-mounted camera systems are autonomous\, achieving a rare balance of cost-efficiency\, quality\, and speed. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-december/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Tactical-Tuesday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T175304Z CREATED:20261022T153956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T175304Z UID:10000593-1799762400-1799766000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - January DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \nTo receive the link to join a Tactical Tuesday register below and you will be added to the distribution list. You only need to sign up once and you will receive email invites to all Tactical Tuesdays going forward. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nChristopher Casey\,VP Service Line Leader Aerial Inspectionsand Infrared Camera Sales\,Guidant Power\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Not yet finalized\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Description:More details to come\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Company:More Information available soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-january-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2027-Tactical-Tuesdays-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T143000 DTSTAMP:20261105T200153Z CREATED:20261104T194219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T200153Z UID:10000638-1799827200-1799937000@neppa.org SUMMARY:OSHA-10 General Industry DESCRIPTION:This OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course is a 2-day program being heldWednesday\, February 13th & Thursday February 14th from 8:00 am – 2:30 pm at theNEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460). \n \n \n \n \n \n The goal is to give participants a heightened awareness of the hazards associated with electric utility work and understand control measures to avoid injuries. Each participant will be given an OSHA 10-Hour Card after successful completion of both days of classes. There are no prerequisites for this course and employees with little or no introduction to OSHA and its requirements are encouraged to attend. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThere are no prerequistes for this course and employees with little or no introduction to OSHA and its requirements are encouraged to attend. \nThis course is designed for:  \n\nNew Hires\nLineworkers\nOperations and Field Personnel\nOffice Managers and Staff\nHuman Resources\nEngineers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics Include\nThe class outline is still being finalized and therefore these topics are subject to change. \n\nWalking & Working Surfaces\nExit Routes\n EAP\n Fire Prevention & Protection\n Ergonomics\n Machine Guarding\n Personal Protective & Equipment\n Electrical Hazards\n Hazard Communication Material\nARC FLASH/Insulate & Isolate\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nAgenda details are subject to change.                                                                 \n  \nDAY ONE Total Contact Hours: 5 \n08:00am – 09:15am FOCUS: Introduction to OSHA 1.25-hours \n09:15am – 09:30am Break \n09:30am – 10:30am FOCUS: Walking & Working Surfaces 1-hour \n10:30am – 10:45am Break \n10:45am – 11:45am FOCUS: Exit Routes\, EAP\, Fire Prevention & Protection 1-hour \n11:45pm – 12:15pm Lunch \n12:15pm – 01:15pm ELECTIVE: Ergonomics 1-hour \n01:15pm – 01:30pm Break \n01:30pm – 02:30pm ELECTIVE: Machine Guarding 1-Hour \n  \nDAY TWO Total Contact Hours: 5 \n08:00am – 09:00am FOCUS: Personal Protective & Equipment 1-hour \n09:00am – 09:15am Break \n09:15am – 10:15am FOCUS: Electrical Hazards 1-hour \n10:15am – 10:30am Break \n10:30am – 11:30am FOCUS/Hazard Communication 1-hour \n11:30am – 12:00pm Lunch \n12:00pm – 01:00pm ELECTIVE: Material Handling 1-hour \n01:15pm – 01:30pm Break \n01:30pm – 02:30pm OPTIONAL: ARC FLASH/Insulate & Isolate 1-hour \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Pazzanese\n NEPPA Trainer \n Mike joined NEPPA as part of the training team in April 2021. Mike is a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) with 41 years of experience in all aspects of electric and gas utility operations\, as well as contractor management\, employee health and safety\, and utility technical training\, particularly in underground distribution and cable splicing.  Mike holds both the OSHA 30-hour General Industry and 20-hour Leadership Certifications. Mike is also an Authorized OSHA Trainer-General Industry.  As a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a teaching degree\, Mike’s background in utility and 11 years of technical training experience strengthens NEPPA’s capacity to provide top-tier training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nUpon completion of the Program\, participants will receive an OSHA 10-Hour Card. Registration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n2027 Registration Fees: \nMembers: $225Non-Members: $405 \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class. \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/osha-10-general-industry/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:OSHA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/2027-OSHA-10-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270130 DTSTAMP:20261022T171123Z CREATED:20261022T171121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T171123Z UID:10000605-1800835200-1801267199@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program – Year 4\, Groups A&B (Session I) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for five days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:Each year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-groups-ab-session-i/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/APLW-Program-2027-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270206 DTSTAMP:20261022T171836Z CREATED:20261022T171836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T171836Z UID:10000611-1801440000-1801871999@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program – Year 3\, Group A (Session I) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for five days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-a-session-i-3/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/APLW-Program-2027-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T150000 DTSTAMP:20261104T161127Z CREATED:20261102T161108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T161127Z UID:10000592-1801557000-1801580400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2028 NESC Changes DESCRIPTION:Join NEPPA for a 1-day course on 2028 NESC Changes and Updates being held Tuesday\, February 2\, 2027\, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nThe National Electric Safety Code (NESC) is updated every five years by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the next edition goes into effect on February 1\, 2028. The NESC is the national standard for safety in the design\, construction\, operation\, and maintenance of electric and communication systems. \nIn this course\, Brent McKinney from TFB Engineering\, LLC will cover the significant changes found in the 2028 NESC. It is an opportunity to participate in discussions and Q&A around rule interpretations\, compliance issues\, and learn about sources for help. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for anyone who is responsible for decisions concerning transmission and distribution systems including: \n• General Managers• General Foremen• Assistant General Managers• Electric Utility Engineers• Safety Professionals• Technicians and all field personnel \nThe course is conducted at a practical level and is appropriate for degreed professionals\, including engineers and engineering technicians as well as skilled craft personnel\, field supervisors and non-degreed high school graduates with a general knowledge of the electric utility \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nSubject to change \n \n8:30 a.m. -Welcome and Introductions9:00 a.m. – NESC code overview and layout9:15 a.m. – NESC definition and grounding changes9:30 a.m. – Part 1: Electric supply stations10:15 a.m. – Break10:30 a.m. – Continue Part 1: Electric supply stations11:45 a.m. – Lunch12:45 p.m. – Part 2: Overhead and communication lines1:45 p.m. – Break2:00 p.m. – Part 3: Underground lines3:00 p.m. – Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brent McKinney\, P.E.\n TFB Engineering\, LLC. \n Brent McKinney\, P.E.\, has worked for 38 years in various positions in the electric utility industry. He received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and master’s degrees in electrical engineering and engineering management from the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla\, Missouri. He began his career in 1986 as an engineer at Laclede Electric Cooperative. Over his five-year career at the cooperative\, he designed several hundred miles of distribution extensions and relocations. As the Director of Engineering\, he was responsible for all aspects of electric line engineering for the cooperative. In 1991\, McKinney became an engineer at City Utilities of Springfield\, Missouri. In that position\, he designed a significant number of transmission\, distribution and fiber optic extensions and relocations. In 1992\, he was promoted to senior engineer and assumed supervisory responsibility for all electric line transmission and distribution engineering. In 1998\, he became manager of engineering and tree management. And in 2001\, he was promoted to director of electric transmission and distribution\, taking full responsibility for all aspects of the electric system other than generation. He remained in this position until his retirement in 2020. \nMcKinney has been highly active with the American Public Power Association (APPA)\, serving as chair of virtually every APPA committee and assisting in the development of the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) program.. He has been equally active with the Missouri Public Utility Alliance. Over the past 25 years\, he has worked extensively with the National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®; published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association) and is currently Chairman of NESC Subcommittee 8 (Work Rules). This position requires frequent interactions with DC OSHA.  He is also one of the primary authors of the IEEE NESC Handbook. He has taught NESC courses throughout the United States and internationally. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch for the day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $345Non-Members: $445 \n \nCancellation Policy\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class. \n  \n \n Registration Opening Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2028-nesc-changes/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Untitled-October-16-2026-at-10.50.52-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270213 DTSTAMP:20261022T171910Z CREATED:20261022T171910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T171910Z UID:10000612-1802044800-1802476799@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program – Year 3\, Group B (Session I) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for five days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-b-session-i/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/APLW-Program-2027-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270209T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270209T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T174915Z CREATED:20261022T154243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T174915Z UID:10000594-1802181600-1802185200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - February DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \nTo receive the link to join a Tactical Tuesday register below and you will be added to the distribution list. You only need to sign up once and you will receive email invites to all Tactical Tuesdays going forward. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nNate HuntPublic Utility Upfit Sales Representative\,Blue Collar Customs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:\nNot yet finalized\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Description:\nMore details to come\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Company:More Information available soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-february-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2027-Tactical-Tuesdays-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270217T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270217T140000 DTSTAMP:20261028T165301Z CREATED:20261028T154819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T165301Z UID:10000637-1802851200-1802872800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Industry Day - Hosted by LVA Sales DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 17\, 2027 | 8:00 am – 2:00 pmNEPPA Training Center – 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460 \nIndustry days are packed full of hands-on demos\, introducing you to new and innovative products. Hosted by one our affiliate members\, attendees get access to learn\, ask questions and see up close\, what is up and coming in the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is open to all members\, but geared towards operations personnel and management. \nContinental breakfast and lunch will be served. \nThis event is free for members of NEPPA. \nAdvance Registration Required \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n What to Expect:\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda subject to change \n8:00 – 8:30 – Coffee/Pastries and Registration \n8:30 – 8:45 – Welcome Address and Overview \n8:45 – 10:00 – Breakout sessions for Instruction/Demos \n10:00 – 10:15 – Break \n10:15 – 11:45 – Breakout sessions for Instruction/Demos \n12:00 – 12:30 – Lunch \n12:30 – 2:00 – Breakout sessions for Instruction/Demos \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bierer Meter Demos Include:-Lineworker Safety Tool Competence-Energy Wheel and the 10 Team Elements that foster connectivity and safety-Communication and Leadership skills-Combining and activating Sessions One and Two with hands-on live line work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Madi Demos Include:-Wire Brush Innovation-Knife Blade Innovation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sherman & Reilly Demos Include:PT-3000H Features Overview and Training \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Huskie Tool Demos Include:-Cutting Heads-6 Ton Compression Tool with Changeable Heads-Identifying Compression Dies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Host:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LVA Sales \nLindsay Dallman\, LVA Salesldallman@lvasales.comCell: (401) 741-9511 \nhttps://lvasales.com/ URL:https://neppa.org/event/industry-day-hosted-by-lva-sales/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Industry Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/INDUSTRY-DAY-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270227 DTSTAMP:20261022T172607Z CREATED:20261022T172607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T172607Z UID:10000619-1803254400-1803686399@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program – Year 2\, Group A (Session I) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for five days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-a-session-i-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/APLW-Program-2027-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270306 DTSTAMP:20261022T173514Z CREATED:20261022T173514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T173514Z UID:10000620-1803859200-1804291199@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program – Year 2\, Group B (Session I) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for five days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-b-session-i-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/APLW-Program-2027-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T140000 DTSTAMP:20261105T141054Z CREATED:20261105T135829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T141054Z UID:10000640-1803974400-1804168800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Underground Residential Distribution Program (URD) DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA’s Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Program is a 3-day course being held:Tuesday\, March 2nd through Thursday\, March 4th\, 2027 from 8:00am – 2:00pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n at the NEPPA Training Center(200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO OF OURUNDERGROUND TRAINING YARD\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis course is designed for NEPPA members who build or maintain Underground Residential Distribution Systems.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \nUpon completion of the program\, participants will: \n  \n\nHave the knowledge and skill in all aspects of URD/UCD installation\, operation\, and maintenance.\n\nNEPPA URD/UCD design & construction best practices\nTools\, equipment\, troubleshooting\nURD/UCD maps\nHands-on work with pre-molded terminations and testing equipment.\n\n\nUnderstand safety practices\, as they pertain to URD/UCDs and related work\, will be defined and demonstrated.\nWill be awarded a Certificate of Completion.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics Covered\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The classroom portion of the course will include: \n\nCable\, Splice & Termination Designs\nIntroduction to Equipment\nSwitching Devices\nURD/UCD Maps & Symbols\nTrouble & Fault Locating\nCable Preparation Tools\nTactical Exercises\nFinal Assessment\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTesting \nFinal Exam (25 Questions)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The hands-on session will include: \n\nSecondary Connections\nHandholes/Transformers\nParallel Service\nPhase Rotation\nSwitching & Test Equipment Exercises\nIntroduction to Shotguns\nTypes\nMaintenance\nOperating Procedures\nElectrical Potential Test Equipment\nAB Chance Multi range voltage detector (MRVD)\nHard voltage test\nCapacitance test point (not for grounding purposes)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nClantek potential indicator/phasing gear\nCapacitance test point only (separable connections)\nElevated Voltage Indicator\nFluke (secondary voltage testing)\nSecondary Phase Rotation (Knopp Meter)\nPhasing Equipment\nB. Chance Phasing Equipment (live phasing only)\nClantek (capacitance test point only)\nFluke (secondary phasing)\nFault Locating Equipment\nB. Chance DC Hi Pot Adaptor\nPrimary Cable Fault Locating (VON)\nSecondary Cable Fault Locating (Pin Pointer)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n \nAgenda details are subject to change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Sections 1 – 8 \n8:00 am           Section 1: Welcome & Introduction \n8:15 am           Section 2: Primary Cable & Design \n10:00 am        Break \n10:15 am        Section 3: Splice Types & Design \n11:00 am        Section 4: Termination Types & Design \n11:30 am        Lunch \n12:00 pm        Section 5: Infrared Heat Inspections \n12:30 pm        Section 6: Loadbreak / Deadbreak Equipment \n1:00 pm           Break \n1:15 pm           Section 7: Transformers and Fusing \n1:40 pm           Section 8: Switching Devices \n2:00 pm           Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDay 2: Sections 9 – 15 \n8:00 am           Section 9: Test Equipment \n8:15 am           Test Equipment \n10:00 am        Break \n10:15 am        Section 10: Fault Locating & Repair \n11:00 am        Section 11: Arresters \n11:30 am        Lunch \n12:00 pm        Section 12: Secondary Cable Operations \n12:30 pm        Section 13: Maps & Symbols \n1:00 pm           Break \n1:15 pm           Section 14: URD Cable Pulling Procedures \n1:20 pm           Section 15: Ergonomics \n1:30 pm           Tool Demonstration\, Terminations\, Student Hands-on \n2:00 pm           Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 3: Review\, Exercise & Test \n8:00 am           Review of Day 1 & 2 \n8:30 am           Section 16: Switching & Tagging Exercise \n10:00 am        Break \n10:15 am        Section 16: Switching & Tagging Exercise Continued \n11:30 am        Lunch \n12:00 pm        Section 17: Final Assessment & Discussion \n1:15 pm           Break \n1:30pm            Completion Certificates are given. \n2:00 pm           Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Pazzanese\n Trainer \n Mike joined NEPPA as part of the training team in April 2021. Mike is a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) with 41 years of experience in all aspects of electric and gas utility operations\, as well as contractor management\, employee health and safety\, and utility technical training\, particularly in underground distribution and cable splicing. \nMike holds both the OSHA 30-hour General Industry and 20-hour Leadership Certifications. Mike is also an Authorized OSHA Trainer-General Industry. \nAs a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a teaching degree\, Mike’s background in utility and 11 years of technical training experience strengthens NEPPA’s capacity to provide top-tier training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nTo register\, please click the registration link below. Upon completion of the Program\, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from NEPPA. \n2027 Registration fees are as follows: \n  \nNEPPA Members: $1\,805Non-Members: $2\,790 \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class. \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted pricing.  \n \n Lodging Information\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/underground-residential-distribution-program-urd-3/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Underground Residential Distribution (URD) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/URD-11.28.25-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270313 DTSTAMP:20261022T174220Z CREATED:20261022T174220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T174220Z UID:10000627-1804464000-1804895999@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program – Year 1\, Group A (Session I) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for five days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1-group-a-session-i-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/APLW-Program-2027-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270309T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270309T150000 DTSTAMP:20261022T154349Z CREATED:20261022T154349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T154349Z UID:10000595-1804600800-1804604400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - March DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \nTo receive the link to join a Tactical Tuesday register below and you will be added to the distribution list. You only need to sign up once and you will receive email invites to all Tactical Tuesdays going forward. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nTo be Determined\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:\nNot yet finalized\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Description:\nMore details to come\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Company:\nMore Information available soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-march-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2027-Tactical-Tuesdays-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270320 DTSTAMP:20261022T174254Z CREATED:20261022T174254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T174254Z UID:10000628-1805068800-1805500799@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program – Year 1\, Group B (Session I) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for five days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1-group-b-session-i/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/APLW-Program-2027-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270327 DTSTAMP:20261022T171237Z CREATED:20261022T171237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T171237Z UID:10000606-1805673600-1806105599@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program – Year 4\, Group A (Session II) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for five days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-group-a-session-ii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/APLW-Program-2027-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270323T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270323T100000 DTSTAMP:20261105T193756Z CREATED:20261105T193159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T193756Z UID:10000641-1805788800-1805796000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 1B-1D DESCRIPTION:Registration Opening Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks. \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA Hoisting classes are scheduled for 2 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license).  \n \n \n \n \n \n Students attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion after completing the class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule\nHoisting 1B-1D class is scheduled once a year on March 23\, 2027 at the NEPPA Training Center from 8:00am – 10:00am\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \n2027 Registration fees include coffee/tea as well as a Certificate of Completion. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$95\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$190\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy\nCancellations accepted up until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Opening Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Craig Desjardins\, Trainer\n Northeast Public Power Association \n Craig joined NEPPA in 2024 with over 30 years of full-time firefighting and first responder experience. He currently serves as Captain at the Maynard Massachusetts Fire Department and hopes to transition into a full-time instructor when he retires from the fire service in a couple of years. His focus at NEPPA is instructing first aid\, CPR and OSHA related subject matter. His experience as a first responder brings a new perspective to the health and safety obstacles that lineworkers face today. \nIn addition to his fire service\, Craig operated a successful tree/landscape and excavation company\, while also servicing his fire department’s 100 milliamp fire alarm system. This led to Craig’s respect for pole climbing and working with high voltage power systems. Craig has a master’s degree in OSHA\, a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science\, and holds many applicable certifications and licenses that add value to the NEPPA education experience.  Some of these credentials include: EMT B\, Fire Instructor\, Fire Safety Officer\, CDL B\, Mass Hydraulics’ 2A/1C and OSHA 511. \nCraig has been married to his wife Beth for 24+ years and has three children. His hobbies include playing hockey\, saltwater fishing\, and riding his motorcycle. Craig loves learning about the power industry as he travels through New England\, meeting new people and gaining valuable experience. We are excited for Craig to share his wealth of knowledge with NEPPA members while also sharing the information gained from his exposure to the power industry with the fire service\, making it beneficial to both industries. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n \n Lodging Information\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-1b-1d-9/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hoisting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Hoisting-1B-1D-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270323T120000 DTSTAMP:20261105T194401Z CREATED:20261105T194400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T194401Z UID:10000642-1805796000-1805803200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 2A-2C DESCRIPTION:Registration Opening Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for Hoisting 2A-2C: Digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes. \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA Hoisting classes are scheduled for 2 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license).  \n \n \n \n \n \n Students attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion after completing the class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule\nHoisting 2A-2C class is scheduled once a year on March 23\, 2027 at the NEPPA Training Center from 10:00am – 12:00pm\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \n2027 Registration fees include coffee/tea as well as a Certificate of Completion. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$95\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$190\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy\nCancellations accepted up until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Opening Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Craig Desjardins\, Trainer\n Northeast Public Power Association \n Craig joined NEPPA in 2024 with over 30 years of full-time firefighting and first responder experience. He currently serves as Captain at the Maynard Massachusetts Fire Department and hopes to transition into a full-time instructor when he retires from the fire service in a couple of years. His focus at NEPPA is instructing first aid\, CPR and OSHA related subject matter. His experience as a first responder brings a new perspective to the health and safety obstacles that lineworkers face today. \nIn addition to his fire service\, Craig operated a successful tree/landscape and excavation company\, while also servicing his fire department’s 100 milliamp fire alarm system. This led to Craig’s respect for pole climbing and working with high voltage power systems. Craig has a master’s degree in OSHA\, a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science\, and holds many applicable certifications and licenses that add value to the NEPPA education experience.  Some of these credentials include: EMT B\, Fire Instructor\, Fire Safety Officer\, CDL B\, Mass Hydraulics’ 2A/1C and OSHA 511. \nCraig has been married to his wife Beth for 24+ years and has three children. His hobbies include playing hockey\, saltwater fishing\, and riding his motorcycle. Craig loves learning about the power industry as he travels through New England\, meeting new people and gaining valuable experience. We are excited for Craig to share his wealth of knowledge with NEPPA members while also sharing the information gained from his exposure to the power industry with the fire service\, making it beneficial to both industries. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n \n Lodging Information\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-2a-2c-6/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hoisting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Hoisting-2A-2C-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270329 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270403 DTSTAMP:20261022T171313Z CREATED:20261022T171313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T171313Z UID:10000607-1806278400-1806710399@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program – Year 4\, Group B (Session II) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for five days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-group-b-session-ii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/APLW-Program-2027-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270410 DTSTAMP:20261022T171948Z CREATED:20261022T171948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T171948Z UID:10000613-1806883200-1807315199@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program – Year 3\, Group A (Session II) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for five days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-a-session-ii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/APLW-Program-2027-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270417 DTSTAMP:20261022T172015Z CREATED:20261022T172015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T172015Z UID:10000614-1807488000-1807919999@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program – Year 3\, Group B (Session II) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for five days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-b-session-ii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/APLW-Program-2027-4.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR