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SUMMARY:General Foreman Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:2023 General Foreman RoundtableOctober 2\, 2023 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) | NEPPA Training Center\n\nNEPPA will be having a General Foreman’s Roundtable\, Monday\, October 2\, 2023 hosted by NEPPA.   \n Agenda \n\n\nThe agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change.\n8:30 am       Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n9:00 am       Welcome & Scope of GF RT Meetings  Anthony Calascibetta\, CUSP NEPPA Director of Safety & Training \n9:15 am       Introductions  Facilitator:  Ralph Bellavance\, Mansfield Municipal Electric Department \n9:45 am       The Importance of Documenting Job Briefs (Pre & Post) \n                                        Presentation: Anthony Calascibetta\, CUSP NEPPA Director of Safety & Training \n10:15 am      Break  \n10:30 am \nNEPPA Apprenticeship Training – Developing the Next Generation of Lineworkers. What type of Mindset is Needed? \n\nBe willing to learn.\nHave a good work ethic.\nEnjoy working outside in all conditions.\nHave attention to detail.\nEnjoy working in a team and helping others.\nUnderstand that linework is more than “just a job.”\n\nFacilitator:  Ralph Bellavance\, Mansfield Municipal Electric Department \n11:15 am      Open Discussion  Facilitator: Ralph Bellavance \nNoon  Lunch and Next Meeting Discussion \n1:00 pm       Adjourn \nClick here for printed agenda  \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				RegistrationMembers:  $50.00Non-Members:  $75.00\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register NOW\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?  Don’t hesitate to call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-foreman-roundtable-3/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roundtables
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T080000
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SUMMARY:Underground Residential Distribution Program (URD)
DESCRIPTION:****NEW 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				NEPPA’s Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Program will be held October 3 – 5\, 2023\, 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				Click here for more information\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\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/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Underground Residential Distribution (URD)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T170000
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year IV
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-iv-2/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T115550
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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-3/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Substation II Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T150000
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SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - Employee Safety - Protecting your most important assets!
DESCRIPTION:Topic:  Employee Saftey – Protecting your most important assets!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  \nPresenter:  Terry L Choate\, Jr.\, CEO & President\, Blue U Defense \n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-14/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T115550
CREATED:20221216T143556Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to continue offering a 1-day basic and technical prerequisite course for anyone looking to attend technical programs or to gain a basic understanding of electrical theory\, concepts and mathematic principles. \nNEPPA’s Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations course is scheduled to be held twice  this year on March 14 & October 17\, 2023 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460) as part of the first day of two other technical programs. \nBasic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations is designed to be an introduction to the electrical concepts and mathematic principles needed to understand electricity and electrical equipment. This course is a foundational level course that is a basis for additional course work in specific disciplines such as substation\, overhead lines and metering. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nBasic Electricity & Mathematics is designed for: \nAll field operations personnel including: \n>Meter Technicians>Lineworkers>Substation Technicians>Customer Service or Office Personnel looking to understand the product they sell every day>Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments or disciplines \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location\nThis 1-day\, in-person training will be held at: NEPPA Training Center 200 New Estate Road Littleton\, MA 01460 \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives \n\nPractice and solve mathematic problems used in electrical power measurements\nDemonstrate a basic understanding of electrical theory including electricity and magnetism\nAbility to differentiate between how DC and AC circuits function\nExplain the difference and interconnection of generation\, transmission and distribution of electricity\nDemonstrate an understanding of energy and demand\, and the difference between Kw and Kwh\nAbility to recognize the utmost importance of electrical safety\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda\n Agenda details are subject to change. \n 8:00 am        Welcome & Introductions8:15 am        Module 1: Basic Electricity9:45 am        Break10:00 am      Module 2: Basic Mathematics11:30 am      Lunch12:00 pm      Module 3: Electric Power & Energy1:00 pm        Module 4: Electrical Safety1:30 pm        Module 5: Power System Overview3:00 pm        Adjourn  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites  There is no prerequisite for Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations.  This course is a basic\, foundational course for NEPPA’s technical training programs. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				RegistrationRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary or other restrictions\, please note them on your registration.  \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$275\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$565\n\n\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				Cancellations Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, February 28\, 2023 or October 3\, 2023 (or two weeks prior to the start of the class)\, respectively. 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					Tim Richardson\, P.E. \n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team. Tim has a 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				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 – $137/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 – $89/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center –January 1 – March 31\, 2022 – $99/night + taxApril 1 – October 31\, 2022 – $119/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2022 – $99/night + tax219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online \n \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=ORHDCGI&corporateCode=N3003696 \n          Negotiated Rate ID: 3003696  \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/basic-electricity-and-mathematics-for-utility-operations/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T170000
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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/2023-10-17/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T170000
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CREATED:20230809T130005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T192931Z
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SUMMARY:Energy Connect Conference (formerly Customer Service Conference)
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s 2023 Energy Connect Conference (formerly Customer Service\, Credit & Collections Conference) will be held October 24 – 26\, 2023 at The Wylie Inn and Conference Center (295 Hale Street\, Beverly\, MA 01915).  Join your professional colleagues for 2 day of educational sessions\, roundtables\, networking\, sponsor exhibits\, and more! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				For More information click here
URL:https://neppa.org/event/energy-connect-conference-formerly-customer-service-conference/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Customer Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T115550
CREATED:20230828T170959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T171025Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Substation II Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T115550
CREATED:20221103T155339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T185354Z
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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/2023-10-24/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T163000
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CREATED:20230911T175204Z
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SUMMARY:IT Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:IT  RoundtableOctober 24\, 2023 (12:00 pm – 4:30 pm) | Wylie Inn and Conference Center (295 Hale Street\, Beverly\, MA 01915)\nAgenda \n\nThe agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change.\n12:00 pm      Registration and Lunch \n12:45 pm      Welcome & Scope of I.T. Roundtable Meetings \nMichael Hyland\, Executive Director\, NEPPA \n1:00 pm       Attendee Introductions \n1:45 pm       Roundtable Discussion  \n                   Issues Identification and Discussion \n\nmobile device management due to COVID\nspam filtering\ncybersecurity\n\nemployee training\ndocumentation\n\n\n empowering field workforce\n\n3:00 pm       Break  \n3:15 pm       Roundtable Continued \n4:00 pm       Next Meeting Discussion \n5:00 pm    Welcome Reception  \n  \nAdjourn \n  \n\n			\n				Click Here for printable Agenda \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration\nMembers:  $50.00\nNon-Members:  $75.00\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register NOW\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?  Don’t hesitate to call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/it-roundtable/
LOCATION:Wylie Inn and Conference Center\, 295 Hale Street\, Beverly\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roundtables
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T115550
CREATED:20230214T171107Z
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SUMMARY:Public Power Utility Program (PUMP) - Session II
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 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				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-ii/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:PUMP
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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/2023-10-31/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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