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SUMMARY:Apprentice Linework Program - Year 1 - Group A
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-linework-program-year-1-group-a/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1\, Group B
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-1-group-b/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group A
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-2-group-a/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - Equipment Financing
DESCRIPTION:Equipment Financing \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  \nPresenter:  Adam Wagner\, FAEF \n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-18/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday
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SUMMARY:General Manager / Leadership Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:2024 General Manager / Leadership Roundtable\nFebruary 15\, 2024 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm)  | Norwood Municipal Light Department\, Norwood\, MA 02062\nNEPPA is pleased to announce we will be offering a In person General Manager Roundtable on Thursday\, February 15th 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-leadership-roundtable/
LOCATION:Norwood Municipal Light Department\, 136 Access Road\, Norwood\, 02062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roundtables
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group B
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-2-group-b/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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SUMMARY:Crew Leadership Program - NH
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer our revitalized Crew Leadership Program in two locations this year.   \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Dates & Hours\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				February 28 – 29\, 2024 – Plymouth\, NHOctober 16 – 17\, 2024 – Littleton\, MA(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) \nCrew Leadership is offer every other year\, and will be offered again in 2026. \nCrew Leadership Program is designed to build upon existing leadership skills to work more effectively and efficiently in the field\, while meeting standards and regulatory requirements. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Crew Leadership Program includes 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. \nClick here to download the 2024 detailed agenda. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for the following: \n\nCurrent or aspiring crew leaders\nLineworkers or operations employees\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Locations\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				February 28 – 29\, 2024 \nThe Common Man Inn 231 Main StreetPlymouth\, NH 03264 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				October 16 – 17\, 2024\nNEPPA Training Center 200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives \nUpon completion of this two-day program\, participants will be able to successfully: \n\nDevelop an understanding of different leadership styles and their applications in a crew setting.\nPractice tactics and strategies to transition from an employee to a leader.\nCultivate practical communication skills to convey instructions\, provide feedback\, and resolve conflicts within the crew.\nEnhance problem-solving abilities to address challenges and obstacles that arise during crew activities.\nAcquire knowledge of team dynamics and how to foster a positive and productive work environment within the crew.\nLearn techniques for motivating and inspiring crew members to achieve common goals and objectives.\nGain proficiency in decision-making processes relevant to crew operations\, considering safety\, efficiency\, and resource management factors.\nDevelop organizational skills to plan and coordinate crew tasks\, schedules\, and resources effectively.\nUnderstand the importance of accountability and responsibility as a leader within the crew\, including the ability to take ownership of mistakes and learn from them.\nExplore strategies for building trust and rapport among crew members to enhance collaboration and cohesion.\nEvaluate personal leadership strengths and areas for growth and create a plan for continuous self-improvement as a crew leader.\nUnderstand the management of emergent situations that require mutual aid assistance and coordination.\n\n  \nThese objectives serve as a framework for a comprehensive crew leadership course that addresses various aspects of leadership within the utility. \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites  \nThe Crew Leadership Program is designed to build upon learning concepts in the Apprentice Lineworker and Advanced Lineworker Programs.  \n The ideal participant has at least 3 – 5 years experience working in the field. \n\n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and Lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration form. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$935\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$1\,445\n\n\n\n			\n				Register NOW\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until two week prior to meeting date:  Plymouth\, NH Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024 or Littleton\, MA Wednesday\, October 10\, 2024. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \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					Anthony Calascibetta\n					Director of Safety & Training \n					Anthony has over 40 years of Electrical experience and 25 years of Electric Utility experience. Started out as a Lineworker\, moved to the Substation Division as a Lead Substation Technician. Proficient in relay testing\, transformer testing\, circuit breaker testing\, and all aspects of wiring in overhead\, underground\, metering\, and substations. \nAnthony is an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer\, and OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer \nIt’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				\n				\n					Mike Pazzanese\n					Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)\, Trainer \n					Mike joined NEPPA as part of the training team in April 2021. \nMike is a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) with 38 years of experience in all aspects of electric and gas utility operations\, as well as contractor management\, employee health and safety\, and utility technical training\, particularly in underground distribution and cable splicing. \nMike holds both the OSHA 30-hour General Industry and 20-hour Leadership Certifications. \nAs a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a teaching degree\, Mike’s background and utility technical training experience strengthens NEPPA’s capacity to provide top-tier training. \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/crew-leadership/
LOCATION:The Common Man Inn\, 231 Main Street\, Plymouth\, New Hampshire\, 03264
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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