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SUMMARY:Securing Your People and Facility
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to partner with Blue-U Defense Seminars and offer this highly engaging and interactive Truly Securing Your People and Facility Seminar\, followed by a facilitated roundtable discussion. \nThe session will be held Tuesday\, April 4\, 2023 beginning at 9:00 am at NEPPA’s Training Center. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Todays threats are unique\, dangerous\, and they are everywhere. In just the past couple of years threats to our infrastructure have risen significantly as evidence by actual attacks on power generation and distribution facilities. Everything that we have been led to believe keeps us secure\, and we have been conditioned us to rely upon\, does not keep us secure. What it actually takes to enhance your security to levels never previously ached is simple\, inexpensive\, and  requires very little time and effort. This session will focus on the real solutions to keeping both people\, facility\, and equipment secure.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nThis seminar is designed for:  \n\nGeneral Managers\nOccupational Safety & Health Professionals\nCrew Leaders\nGeneral Foremen\nOffice Managers\nCustomer Service Representatives\nMetering & Field Personnel\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location\nNEPPA Training Center 200 New Estate Road Littleton\, MA 01460 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda\nAgenda details are subject to change. \n8:30 am     Registration\, Coffee & Baked Goods Available 9:00 am     Truly Securing Your People and Facility                           by Terry Choate & Hoe Hileman\, Blue-U Defense12:00 pm   Lunch1:00 pm     Roundtable Discussion 2:30 pm     Adjourn \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration \nRegistration fees include coffee\, breaks\, and lunch. \nIf you have any dietary or other restrictions\, please note them on your registration.  \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$245\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$395\n\n\n\n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\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				CancellationsCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 21\, 2023 (or 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				Instructor \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Terry L. Choate\n					Founder/ CEO/ President\, Blue U Defense \n					Terry Choate is a Co-Founder and Training Specialist for Blue-U Defense. He has served as TeamTerry Choate is a Co-Founder and Training Specialist for Blue-U Defense. He has served as TeamCommander of the Monadnock Regional Special Response (SWAT) Team and for 14 years as a Lieutenantwith the Jaffrey (NH) Police Department. \nPrior to law enforcement\, Mr. Choate spent over 20years in management positions with Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Choate is an author and subjectmatter expert on Criminal Behavior and Drug Abuse & Abusers.In addition\, Mr. Choate’s experience with Executive Security International provides expertise in SecuritySurveys\, Advances\, Personal and Executive Protection\, CCTV Surveillance\, Stalking and DangerousHuman Behavior\, Anti/Counter Terrorism\, and Business Security. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joe Hileman\n					Co-Founder/ Training Specialist\, Blue U Defense \n					Joe Hileman is a Co-Founder and Training Specialist for Blue U Defense. He served as the Assistant Team Commander of the Monadnock Regional Special Response (SWAT) Team and for 18 years as a Detective/Police Officer with the Jaffrey (NH) Police Department. Prior to his career in Law Enforcement\, he served as Security Supervisor at the corporate management level of a Fortune 500 company. \nMr. Hileman holds two A.A. degrees in Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Corrections\, Probation\, and Parole. His extensive tactical training includes: \n\nSWAT 1 and 2 Certification\, Tactical Officers and\nLEADS Consulting\nActive Shooter Instructor\nThreat Assessment Team/Management\nSWAT Team Leader/Commander\nUse of Force\, Active Shooter Instructor\nNarcotics – Covert Surveillance\nOC Instructor\nTaser Instructor\n\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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton  \nJanuary 1 – April 30\, 2023 – $142/night + taxMay 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + tax102 Constitution Avenue\, Littleton\, MA 01460(978) 540-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Power \nThe Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center –January 1 – March 31\, 2023 – $105/night + taxApril 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $125/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?   Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n 
URL:https://neppa.org/event/practical-physical-site-security-and-emergency-preparedness-policies-and-procedures/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 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 four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \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 \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. 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. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-ii/2023-04-04/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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SUMMARY:Metering I Program
DESCRIPTION:In direct response to members’ feedback\, NEPPA announced a completely revitalized Metering Program in 2020. As the Program continues to evolve\, we encourage members and students to provide their honest feedback on the program. NEPPA’s Metering I Program will be held April 5 -6\, 2023 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nNEPPA’s Metering I Program is designed to be an introduction to the fundamentals of meter equipment and safety. The Program will introduce how meters are used as an integral part of the distribution system and why their accurate and efficient readings are critical to a utility’s success. \n \nClick here to download the detailed agenda. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nMetering I is designed for: \n\nNew or Transitioning Meter Technicians\nLineworkers\nSupervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments\n\nLocation\nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \nLearning Objectives \n\nDemonstrate a foundational/introductory knowledge of meter use\, demand and digital vs. analog meters.\nPractice hands-on safe installation and removal of a meter\nCalculate and demonstrate the safe measurement of electricity\nRecognize meter theft\, revenue protection controls\, and how to safely install service and conduct inspections.\nDemonstrate a basic understanding of net metering\, demand metering and reverse metering.\nAccurately identify faulty equipment and troubleshoot solutions\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Prerequisites \nStudents are expected to participate in the Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course\, or have a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics. \nRegistration \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary or other restrictions\, please note them on your registration. \n \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$935\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$1\,440\n\n\n\n			\n				Register Now\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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott LittletonJanuary 1 – April 30\, 2023 – $142/night + taxMay 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + tax102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460 (978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Power \nThe Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxborough\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference CenterJan 1 – March 31\, 2023 – $105/night + taxApril 1 – Oct 31\, 2023 – $125/night + taxNov 1 – Dec 31\, 2023 –  $105/ night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \n Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?  Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/metering-i-program-2/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metering I Program
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SUMMARY:Public Power Utility Program (PUMP) - Session I
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to offer the Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) again in 2023.  The (PUMP) begins in April and ends in November. It features 6 days of in-person training sessions and new this year two additional 1/2-day-virtual sessions\, The in-person sessions will be held on April 11 – 13 and October 31 – November 2\, 2023 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460).  Each of these 3-day session will include information on leadership challenges\, best practices\, knowledge/skill/behavior development\, and practical applications. The virtual sessions will be held on June 1\, 2023 and September 14\, 2023. Each ½-day virtual session will cover additional presentation content that is of interest to the participants\, along with application of learning with coaching and sharing of experiences based on individual learning plan objectives and assignments. \nPUMP is a robust course of study and interaction which covers a variety of management\, leadership\, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of Public Power\, today and in the future.  Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, participants will have gained 39 Professional Development Hours\, a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nTo 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: \n\nGeneral Managers\nGeneral Foremen\nAssistant General Managers\nSupervisors\nManagers or Team Leads\nAspiring Leaders\n\nThe 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.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What makes PUMP different? \nNow in its 31st year\, PUMP is the only program of its kind in New England. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn\, grow and network with colleagues from around the region as they hone their skills and knowledge in a thorough\, interactive professional development.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				In-Person and Virtual Sessions & Agenda \nThe 6-Day Program is split into two sessions\, held in April and October. \nThe 2-Virtual half day sessions will by June and September \nClick here to download the detailed agenda. \n  \nProgram Objectives\nThe Public Utility Management Program is designed to accomplish the following objectives: \n\nProvide an overview of leadership philosophy and key leadership concepts\, specifical for Public Power organizations.\nEnable participants to better understand their own leadership styles\, strengths and limitations to support ongoing learning and development\nBuild competencies that encourage leadership development in a diverse work environment\nDevelop specific knowledge\, skills and practices around Public Power including utility operations\, finances\, and management.\nHelp participants build and sustain cultures of safe and effective operations.\nUnderstand and build awareness around trends\, technologies\, challenges and changes that impact the utility of the future.\nCreate an interactive learning environment that supports practical application of concepts and uses real-world utility examples.\nEnsure transfer and application of learning to an on-the-job setting.\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Topics Covered \nThe following topics will be covered in the Program: \n\nOverview of the Electric Utility Industry\nLocal Public Power System\nFinancial Management\nIntroduction to Leadership\nSelf-Awareness\nOrganization Awareness\nCharacter\nCommunity\nEmpowerment\nService\nCustomer Relations\nSustainability\nStrategic Planning\nGovernance\nDelivering Value to Your Organization as a LeaderThe following topics will be covered in the Program: \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration \nDue 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. \nMembers: $3\,095 \nNon-Members: $4\,975 \n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 28\, 2023 or two-weeks prior to the start of the Program. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to Session I.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nThese in-person training sessions will be held at: \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Elizabeth L. (Betsy) Aylun\, PhD\n					Executive Management Consultant \n					Dr. Betsy Aylin is an experienced executive and organization consultant with deep expertise in organization effectiveness and leadership development through experience in a broad array of industries\, including more than 20 years work with utilities. \nBetsy has over 25 years domestic and international experience working with organizations on strategic and business planning\, organization change\, leadership and management development\, and building human resource capabilities. She specializes in helping leaders set direction\, build strong work teams\, and drive results. Betsy provides coaching and consultation on such organizational issues as structure\, culture change\, succession planning\, workforce planning\, leadership and management development\, and performance improvement. She has designed and facilitated corporate strategic and business planning processes and a range of leadership and management development programs for domestic and international audiences.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					R. John Miner\, P.E.\n					Predident & Principal Consultant  \n					John is President and owner of Collaboration Unlimited and Collaborative Learning\, Inc. since 1995 and has worked as a management consultant since 1987\, providing services to clients in the electric\, water\, wastewater and communications utility industries. He lives and works out of Austin\, Texas and Cedar\, Michigan. \nJohn consults with utilities throughout the United States in a wide range of areas related to business strategy\, governance\, performance management\, organizational development\, and technical operations. He is nationally known and respected for his subject area knowledge of utility enterprises and his skills as a consultant and facilitator. John is often called on to organize and lead governing board and executive management retreats as well as guide management and employee work teams and interventions aimed at resolving specific performance problems. \nJohn works with governing boards on policy and strategy development\, executive recruitment and executive evaluation. He has also conducted numerous organizational and management reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of and recommend changes to existing organizational structures\, work processes and practices\, and support facilities and equipment. John has delivered management and technical education programs for organizations throughout the U.S. and in six overseas locations.\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton\nJanuary 1 – April 30\, 2023 – $142/night + tax\nMay 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + tax\nNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \n  \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \n  \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\nJanuary 1 – March 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax\nApril 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $125/night + tax\nNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030 \n  \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-0600\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/public-power-utility-program-pump-session-i/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:PUMP
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SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - THE FIBER FRONTIER:  DWDM Demystified
DESCRIPTION:Topic:  The Fiber Frontier:  DWDM Demystified\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Fiber optic cable has been around for decades.  With the unprecedented public investment in broadband infrastructure\, the time is right to consider expanding your fiber footprint at historically low cost.  In this talk we will discuss the basics of data transmission over fiber optic cable\, focusing on Dense Wave Division Multiplexing or DWDM.  We will cover what it is\, how it works and why we use it.  A PhD in Physics is not required to attend! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  \nPresenter:Jack BreedingBusiness Unit Leader: Utilities and Rural MarketsRibbon Communications \n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-9/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday
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SUMMARY:2023 Substation I Program - Session II
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the revitalized Substation I Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory. Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, field visits and tours of different installations\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who should Attend \nThis course is designed for:\n• Lineworkers or operations employees\n• Substation Technicians\n• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\n• Engineers\n• Construction Supervisors\n• Project Managers \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I:  March 28 – 31\, 2023 *     * Day 1\, March 28th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pmSession II: April 18 – 21\, 2023Session III: May 2 – 5\, 2023 Session IV: May 23 – 26\, 2023  \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this four-week program\, participants will be able to successfully:\n1. Recognize safety hazards in a substation2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations3. Practice safely entering\, exiting\, and performing maintenance in a substation.4. Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.5. Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer8. Recognize applicable standards\, specifications\, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites\nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. \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. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,700\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,020\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 28\, 2023. Substitutions may 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				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has long history working in the electric utility industry\, Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007.  There he served in many management capacity including General Manager. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach. \n\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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – January 1 – April 30\, 2023 – $142/night + tax\, May 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + tax\, November 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code:  BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – January 1 – March 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax\, April 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $125/night + tax\, November 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \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/2023-substation-i-program/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 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 four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \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 \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. 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. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-ii/2023-04-18/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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SUMMARY:@ Your-Site Virtual Training - Underground Distribution Review
DESCRIPTION:Underground Distribution Review\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				April 18\, 2023 | Virtual (8:30 am – 10:30 am)\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\nAt NEPPA\, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.  \nAs part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training we are pleased to continue offering live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions. \n @Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length \n All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\nYour-Site Virtual(90-minute training (8:30 am – 10:00 am)Dates are subject to change \nRegistration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual TrainingParticipant may register for either an individual sessions: \nNEPPA Member:  $55 per personNon-Member:  $110 per person \n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				To register up to 5 participants\, please click the button below to complete the form. To process a bulk registration of more than 5\, please email training@neppa.org. \nOnce NEPPA receives and processes your registration\, participants will receive an auto-generated email with unique login credentials to access each of the individual the sessions. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW  \n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?  Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-training-underground-distribution-review/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual
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CREATED:20221207T214040Z
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UID:10000206-1681893000-1681898400@neppa.org
SUMMARY:A Your-Site Virtual Training - Job Briefings
DESCRIPTION:Job Briefings \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				April 19\, 2023  |  Virtual (8:30 am – 10:30 am)\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\nAt NEPPA\, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.  \nAs part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training we are pleased to continue offering live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions. \n @Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length \n All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\nYour-Site Virtual(90-minute training (8:30 am – 10:00 am)Dates are subject to change \nRegistration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual TrainingParticipant may register for either an individual sessions: \nNEPPA Member:  $55 per personNon-Member:  $110 per person \n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				To register up to 5 participants\, please click the button below to complete the form. To process a bulk registration of more than 5\, please email training@neppa.org. \nOnce NEPPA receives and processes your registration\, participants will receive an auto-generated email with unique login credentials to access each of the individual the sessions. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW  \n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?  Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/a-your-site-virtual-training-jo-briefings/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205144
CREATED:20221103T164032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T190512Z
UID:10000116-1682409600-1682701200@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year III
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. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \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 \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. 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. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-iii/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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