BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://neppa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NEPPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T110000 DTSTAMP:20240227T121458Z CREATED:20240226T123831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T121458Z UID:10000364-1714464000-1714734000@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Substation I Program - Session III DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the Substation I Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a 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. \nClick Here for More Course Information\n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for the following: \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nEngineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\nCourse Dates & Hours \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession III: Tuesday\, April 30 – Friday\, May 3\, 2024 \nDay 1 – Tuesday\, April 30 – 8:00am – 2:00pm (in person)Day 2 – Wednesday\, May 1 – 8:00am – 2:00pm (in person)Day 3 – Thursday\, May 2 – 8:00am – 2:00pm (in person)Day 4 – Friday\, May 3 – 8:00am – 11:00am (virtual) \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \n\nRecognize safety hazards in a substation\nDemonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\nIdentify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\nDemonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\nAbility to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\nRecognize applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED AGENDA\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. \nTotal Fee for all 4 Sessions: \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,795\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,150\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 5\, 2024. 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 Register Now\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/2024-substation-i-program-session-iii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation I Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Substation-I-16.9-updated-2.22.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T140000 DTSTAMP:20231106T163111Z CREATED:20231106T163108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T163111Z UID:10000311-1714464000-1714744800@neppa.org 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-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-APP-LW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T140000 DTSTAMP:20240319T163252Z CREATED:20240319T153739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T163252Z UID:10000372-1715000400-1715004000@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Benevolent Fund Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:The Benevolent Fund Golf Tournament gives attendees the opportunity to play 9 holes at the beautiful Widow’s Walk Golf Course in Scituate\, Massachusetts and support NEPPA’s Benevolent Fund at the same time! \nIt is being held this year on Monday\, May 6th\, 2024\, which is the Monday before our RodE&O  Conference and Expo (May 7-9\, 2024 at The Nantasket Beach Resort in Hull) \nLocation: \nWidow’s Walk Golf Course250 DriftwayScituate\, MA 02066 \n– Lunch 11:30 am– Shotgun start at 1:00 pm– Scramble format.– Prizes awards for: Top 3 Finishers\, Closet to the pin\, Longest Drive (Men & Women) \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n \n \n \nClick below to view the RodE&O conference page. You will see a Benevolent tab with more details on this event\, as well as a Golf Tournament Registration button to allow you to register.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click Here for Tournament Information and to Register URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-benevolent-fund-golf-tournament/ LOCATION:Widow’s Walk Golf Course\, 250 Driftway\, Scituate\, MA\, 02066\, United States CATEGORIES:RodE&O ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/widowswalkjuly2020.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T150000 DTSTAMP:20240319T151552Z CREATED:20230920T174011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T151552Z UID:10000297-1715065200-1715266800@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 RodE&O Conference & Expo DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s 2024 RodE&O  Conference and Expo will be held May 7-9\, 2024 at The Nantasket Beach Resort (45 Hull Shore Drive\, Hull\, MA 02045). Join your professional colleagues for 2.5 days of skilled competition\, educational sessions\, roundtables\, networking\, sponsor exhibits\, and more! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click Here for Conference Information and to Register URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-rodeo-conference-expo/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:RodE&O ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2024-RodEO.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T130000 DTSTAMP:20241217T161813Z CREATED:20241217T161212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T161813Z UID:10000433-1715245200-1715259600@neppa.org SUMMARY:NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Hull\, MA    \nFor more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200. \n  \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/neppa-board-of-directors-meeting-6/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Board of Directors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NEPPA-BOD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T140000 DTSTAMP:20231106T164054Z CREATED:20231106T164051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T164054Z UID:10000315-1715673600-1715954400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3 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-3-4/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-APP-LW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T150000 DTSTAMP:20240322T171947Z CREATED:20240215T135556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T171947Z UID:10000351-1715695200-1715698800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Topic: Employee Recruitment\, Selection and Retention \nPresenter: Dr. Art Graziano\, BELD\n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-21/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T110000 DTSTAMP:20240515T123722Z CREATED:20240226T123621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T123722Z UID:10000365-1716278400-1716548400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Substation I Program - Session IV DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the Substation I Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a 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. \nClick Here for More Course Information\n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for the following: \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nEngineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\nCourse Dates & Hours \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession IV: Tuesday\, May 21 – Friday\, May 24\, 2024 \nDay 1 – Tuesday\, May 21 – 8:00am – 2:00pm (in person)Day 2 – Wednesday\, May 22 – 8:00am – 2:00pm (in person)Day 3 – Thursday\, May 23 – 8:00am – 2:00pm (in person)Day 4 – Friday\, May 24 – 8:00am – 11:00am (virtual) \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \n\nRecognize safety hazards in a substation\nDemonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\nIdentify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\nDemonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\nAbility to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\nRecognize applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED AGENDA\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. \nTotal Fee for all 4 Sessions: \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,795\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,150\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 5\, 2024. 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 Register Now\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/2024-substation-i-program-session-iv/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation I Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Substation-I-16.9-updated-2.22.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T140000 DTSTAMP:20231106T164617Z CREATED:20231106T164614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T164617Z UID:10000319-1716278400-1716559200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \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-4-4/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-APP-LW.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR