BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NEPPA 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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132619 CREATED:20221103T155339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T185354Z UID:10000099-1693296000-1693587600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 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 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/2023-08-29/ 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/2022/11/2023-APP-LW-1-3-RR.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132619 CREATED:20230622T123255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T190754Z UID:10000281-1693900800-1694095200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Advance Lineworker Program DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to offer a completely redesigned Advanced Lineworker Program which is held 3-days/week for 4 weeks/year. \nAdvanced Lineworker is designed to equip participants with the knowledge\, skills and resources necessary to build\, maintain\, troubleshoot and repair a distribution system. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Advanced Lineworker Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts\, facility tours\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \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 Click Here to download the Agenda \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nThis 12-day program is held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nSession Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided \, as needed \n \nSession I: Sept. 5 – 7\, 2023  \nSession II:  Sept. 26 – 28\, 2023 \nSession III: Oct. 17 – 19\, 2023 \nSession IV: Nov 7 – 9\, 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nThis 12-day program is held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \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 individuals with 5+ years of experience as a lineworker\, lineworkers with increased crew or leadership responsibilities\, or cross departmental employees with new or increased leadership of lineworker personnel. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon completion of this four-week program\, participants will be able to successfully: \n\nDemonstrate a holistic understanding of Transmission & Distribution and overall operations including:\n\na. NESCb. Overhead Distributionc. Underground Distributiond. Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) & Energy Storage \n\nApply concepts to build\, maintain\, troubleshoot and repair a distribution system.\nDemonstrated ability to correctly diagnose and repair a fault.\nExplain the how and why of a distribution system’s design.\n Apply leadership and crew leadership best practices.\n\nPREREQUISITES\nParticipants are expected to have completed NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program (or another apprenticeship program). Participants are also expected to complete the Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations course (held on Day 1 of the Program).\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 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS *\nIn addition to the student binder with module printouts and a program t-shirt\, participants are provided the following supplemental materials*: \n\nCalculator\nDistribution Transformer Handbook\nLineman’s Pocket Reference\nUGLY’s Electrical Reference\nAPPA Safety Manual\n\n* Materials are provided in the Apprentice Lineworker Program and will only be distributed if a student has not already received them through other NEPPA programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA\nAgenda details are subject to change. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 1\n Day 1Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) \n8:00 am           Welcome & Introductions8:15 am           BEM Module 1: Basic Electricity9:45 am           Break10:00 am         BEM Module 2: Basic Mathematics10:45 am         BEM Module 3: Electric Power & Energy11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         BEM Module 4: Electrical Safety1:30 pm           BEM Module 5: Power SystemOverview1:45 pm           Break2:00 pm           Test (20 Questions)3:00 pm           Adjourn ** \n** Day 1 goes until 3:00 pm \nDay 2 \nBeginning of Advanced Lineworker Program \n8:00 am           Module 1: Power Transformers9:45 am           Break10:00 am         Module 1: Power Transformers (cont.)11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Module 2: Voltage Regulators2:00 pm           Adjourn \nDay 3 \n8:00 am Hands-On Exercises & Testing9:45 am Break10:00 am Hands-On Exercises & Testing11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Review; Week 1 Test (20 Questions)2:00 pm Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 2\n Day 1 \n8:00 am           Welcome\, Introductions & Recap Week 19:00 am           Module 3: Capacitors & Capacitor Banks9:45 am           Break10:00 am         Module 3: Capacitors & Capacitor Banks (cont.)11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Module 4: Substation Components2:00 pm           Adjourn \nDay 2 \n8:00 am           Module 4: Substation Components (cont.)9:45 am           Break10:00 am         Hands-On Exercises or Testing11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Module 5: Distributed Energy Resources & Energy Storage2:00 pm           Adjourn \nDay 3 \n8:00 am           Substation & Battery Installation Tour11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Review the Week; “Mid-Term” Test (25 Questions)2:00 pm           Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 3\n Day 1 \n8:00 am           Welcome\, Introductions & Recap Weeks 1 & 29:00 am           Module 6: Underground Distribution Review9:45 am           Break10:00 am         Module 6: Underground Distribution Review (cont.)11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Module 7: System Protection2:00 pm           Adjourn \nDay 2 \n8:00 am           Module 7: System Protection (cont.)9:30 am           Break9:45 am           Group Exercise: Developing a Protection Scheme11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Group Exercise (cont.)2:00 pm           Adjourn \nDay 3 \n8:00 am           Field Visit & Tour11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Review the Week; Week 3 Test (20 Questions)2:00 pm           Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 4\n Day 1 \n8:00 am           Welcome\, Introductions & Recap Weeks 1\, 2 & 39:00 am           Module 8: Troubleshooting & Problem Solving9:45 am           Break10:00 am         Module 8: Troubleshooting & Problem Solving (cont.)11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving Exercises2:00 pm           Adjourn \nDay 2 \n8:00 am           Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving Exercises9:45am            Break10:00 am         Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving Exercises (cont.)11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Field Visit & Tour2:00 pm           Adjourn \nDay 3 \n8:00 am           Final Recap of Weeks 1 – 39:45 am           Break10:00 am         Final Recap of Weeks 1 – 3 (cont.)11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Final Exam (50 Questions)1:30 pm           Certificates of Completion2:00 pm           Adjourn \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\nTESTING\nWeekly Tests (20 Questions); Mid-Term Exam (25 Questions); Final Exam (50 Questions) \n \n \n \n \n \n ATTENDANCE POLICY\nIn order to receive a full Certificate of Completion\, students are required to attend all 12-days of the Program. Any absences will be noted as a partial completion of the Program. \n  \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, August 22\, 2023. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session. \nCancellation fees will be charged based on the following schedule: \n2 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition \nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition \nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition \nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees include lunch and breaks each day\, student manuals\, and the supplemental materials listed above. \n 2023 Registration Fees: \n                   NEPPA Members: $2\,680 \nNon-Members: $3\,980 \nRegistration is not available at this time. Please contact training@neppa.org for more information on the next program offering. \n \n Register NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephen "Steve" Socoby\n Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)\, First Aid/CPR/AED Certified Instructor \n Steve has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations\, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews\, maintenance\, new construction\, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance. \nIn his former role as Director of Training\, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision\, electronic controls and power-line operation programs. \nRecognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono. \nIn 2020 prior to his retirement as a full-time employee\, Steve was honored for his long-standing commitment to NEPPA and the industry by being awarded the organization’s Person of the Year Award. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Calascibetta\, CUSP\n Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer (General & Construction)\, First Aid /CPR/AED Certified \n Anthony joined NEPPA as part of the training team in May 2022.  Anthony has 40 years of Electrical experience and 25 years of Electric Utility experience. Anthony started out as a Lineworker and progressed to the Substation Division as a Lead Substation Technician. He is proficient in relay testing\, transformer testing\, circuit breaker testing\, and all aspects of wiring in overhead\, underground\, metering\, and substations.  Anthony is an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer and OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer.  It’s an honor to be part of the NEPPA training team\, and Safety Training is one of the most important assets of the Electric Utility. Remember\, Safety Starts with You! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \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 + taxMay 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code:  BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 540-5040  \n  \nThe Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxborough\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \n  \nThe Westford Regency Hotel & 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 RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \n  \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \n  \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/advance-lineworker-program/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Advanced Lineworker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/bb-Advanced-LW-SQ-1-3-new-dates.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132619 CREATED:20230828T163912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T170518Z UID:10000285-1693900800-1694181600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2023 Substation II Program DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to be offer Substation II Program.   \nSubstation II Program will continue to be held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. NEPPA’s Substation II Program is designed to build upon the foundations learned in the Substation I Program\, and focus on the principles of substation design\, construction\, operations and maintenance. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II 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. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nClasses are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am. \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. \nDATES: \nSession I: September 5 – 8\, 2023 Session II: September 19 – 22\, 2023 Session III: October 10 – 13\, 2023Session IV: October 24 – 27\, 2023  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information and to Register click here\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-ii-program/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-Substation-II-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132619 CREATED:20221103T162314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T185902Z UID:10000108-1694505600-1694797200@neppa.org 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/2023-09-12/ 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/2022/11/2023-APP-LW-1-3-RR.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132619 CREATED:20230110T192535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T173119Z UID:10000246-1694527200-1694530800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining DESCRIPTION:Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining\n \n \n \n \n \n Steps in negotiating a Union Contract: From Proposals to Acceptance\nPresenter:  Dr. Art Graziano\, Human Capital Consultant \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-13/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-lll-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132619 CREATED:20230214T173936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T173942Z UID:10000274-1694683800-1694696400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Public Power Utility Program (PUMP) - Virtual Session 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 What makes PUMP different? \nNow in its 31th 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 \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 \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-virtual-session-2/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:PUMP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-PUMP-Event-Banner-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132619 CREATED:20221208T124730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T173800Z UID:10000207-1695110400-1695124800@neppa.org SUMMARY:@ Your-Site Virtual Training - APPA Safety Manual: Part 1 DESCRIPTION:APPA Safety Manual:  Part 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n September 19\, 2023  |  Virtual (8:00 am – 12:00 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 to offer live\, instructor-led Virtual Training sessions to review the latest updates. \nVirtual – Session Schedule & Length \nThese updates will be covered in (2) 4-Hour sessions.  All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 4-Hours which includes time 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\nVirtual4-Hour sessions  (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)Dates are subject to change \nRegistration Fees for Virtual Training APPA Safety Manual (17th edition) \nNEPPA Member:  $75 per personNon-Member:  $150 per person \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n To register up to 5 participates\, please click the button below to complete the form. To process a bulk registration of 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 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-appa-safety-manual-part-1/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/@Your-Site-Virtual-Banner-Less-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132619 CREATED:20230828T170652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T170716Z UID:10000289-1695110400-1695391200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2023 Substation II Program DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to be offer Substation II Program.   \nSubstation II Program will continue to be held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. NEPPA’s Substation II Program is designed to build upon the foundations learned in the Substation I Program\, and focus on the principles of substation design\, construction\, operations and maintenance. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II 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. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nClasses are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am. \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. \nDATES: \nSession I: September 5 – 8\, 2023 Session II: September 19 – 22\, 2023 Session III: October 10 – 13\, 2023Session IV: October 24 – 27\, 2023  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information and to Register click here\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-ii-program-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-Substation-II-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132619 CREATED:20221208T125101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T173705Z UID:10000208-1695196800-1695211200@neppa.org SUMMARY:@ Your-Site Virtual Training - APPA Safety Manual: Part 2 DESCRIPTION:APPA Safety Manual:  Part 2\n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2023  |  Virtual (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)\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 to offer live\, instructor-led  Virtual Training sessions\, to review the latest updates. \nVirtual – Session Schedule & Length \nThese updates will be covered in (2) 4-Hour sessions.  All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 4-Hours which includes time 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\nVirtual APPA Safety Manual updates (17th edition)4-Hour training  (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)Dates are subject to change \nRegistration Fees: \nNEPPA Member:  $75 per personNon-Member:  $150 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 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-appa-safety-manual-part-2/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/@Your-Site-Virtual-Banner-Less-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132619 CREATED:20230718T125628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T120505Z UID:10000283-1695632400-1695740400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills Program DESCRIPTION:NEPPA has partnered with Robert J. Awkward\, Ph.D.\, Framingham State University\, in a high caliber supervisory and leadership training in-house for the Supervisory Skills Program. \nDr. Awkward will take participants through the Cycle of Performance Change process to create an environment that allows transformation to happen. \nIn Dr. Awkward Supervisory Skills program\, participants are constantly reflecting on how utilizing the skill or tool would positively impact themselves and their organization. From the very beginning\, participants are encouraged to identify the changes they desire and\, more specifically\, the behaviors they are seeking to change or improve. They are then asked to imagine the specific results they will achieve because of these new behaviors. \n2023 NEPPA Supervisory Skills Program Agenda \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for: \n>General Managers >Directors>Supervisors>Team Leaders>Emerging Leaders>Project Managers \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Overview \nThe Supervisory Skills Program is designed to equip existing and emerging leaders with the tangible skills to better manage themselves\, their teams\, and their organization. \nThis live\, instructor-led program will be presented in two – 6-hours  sessions being held September 25 – 26 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm each day. Participants begin the Program gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and how to communicate and lead throughout an organization. And teaching some core values of Accountabilty\, Communication\, and Respect. \nTopics include: \n\nSelf-Awareness\nThe Four Main Duties of a Supervisor\nDelegating and Holding People Accountable\nThe Importance of Copmmunicating Effectively\nBuilding Trust\, Credibility & Respect\nMotivational Theories\nCoaching as a Form of Communication\nCreating High-Performance Te4ms\nReal-life Scenarios\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nTo register\, please visit the Program’s page at neppa.org. Upon completion of the Program\, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from NEPPA. \nRegistration fees are as follows:NEPPA Members $545Non-Members $795 \n  \n\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 Cancellation Policy\nCancellations are accepted until Monday\, September 4th  (or three 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/supervisory-skills-program/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Supervisory Skills Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SSP-cal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132619 CREATED:20230214T160522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T160523Z UID:10000118-1695715200-1696006800@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-3/2023-09-26/ 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/2022/11/2023-APP-LW-Revised-2.3.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132619 CREATED:20230329T140851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T142929Z UID:10000277-1695803400-1695819600@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Manager / Leadership Roundtable DESCRIPTION:2023 General Manager / Leadership Roundtable\nSeptember 27\, 2023 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm)  | Reading Municipal Light Department\, 230 Ash Street\, Reading\, MA 01867\nNEPPA is pleased to announce we will be offering a In person General Manager Roundtable on Wednesday\, September 27th beginning at 8:30 am. \n\nAgenda \nThe agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change. \n8:30 am  Coffee and Breakfast Pastries \n9:00 am  Welcome & Introductions \n9:15 am   Topics to be discussed:  TBD \n10:30 am Break \n10:45 am Roundtable Discussion  \n12:00 pm Lunch \n1:00 am Adjourn \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration fees include coffee\, baked goods and lunch. \nNEPPA Member:  $50Non- Members:  $75 \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nQuestions? \nPlease contact communications@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2207. URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-manager-roundtable-2/ LOCATION:Reading Municipal Light Department\, 230 Ash Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GM-RD-9.27.23.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR