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:20230508T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20230329T145145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T153816Z UID:10000278-1683549000-1683565200@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Foreman Roundtable DESCRIPTION:General Foreman RoundtableMay 8\, 2023 (12:30 pm – 5:00 pm) | New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (579 Tenney Mountain Highway\, Plymouth\, NH 03264)\n \n\nNEPPA will be having a General Foreman’s Roundtable\, Monday\, May 8\, 2023 hosted by New Hampshire Electric Cooperative.    \n  \n\n\nAgendaThe agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change.\n12:30 pm        Lunch Available \n1:00 pm          Welcome \n1:15 pm          Presentation 1 \n1:45 pm          Break \n2:00 pm          Presentation 2 \n2:30 am          Open Discussion \n5:00 pm          Adjourn \n\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/general-foreman-roundtable-2/ LOCATION:New Hampshire Electric Cooperative\, 579 Tenney Mountain Highway\, Plymouth\, NH\, 03264\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-GF-RDT-banner-5.8.23-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20221220T124937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T141001Z UID:10000214-1683615600-1683817200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2023 RodE&O Conference & Expo DESCRIPTION:Click here for information and registration\n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/2023-rodeo-conference-expo/ LOCATION:The Common Man Inn\, 231 Main Street\, Plymouth\, New Hampshire\, 03264 CATEGORIES:RodE&O ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2023-RodEO-16.9-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20230110T190518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T132739Z UID:10000241-1683626400-1683626400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - Special Edition DESCRIPTION:Special Edition…If you can’t make it to the NEPPA’s Lineworkers RodE&O Skilled Competition\n \n \n \n \n \n Login in and be part of the day!  \n  \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-special-edition/ LOCATION:Virtually 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:20230516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20221103T164622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T221115Z UID:10000125-1684224000-1684515600@neppa.org 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/2023-05-16/ 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:20230523T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T143000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20230515T185023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T184013Z UID:10000279-1684828800-1685025000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Intro to Electrical Hazards & Safety 2023 DESCRIPTION:Based on member demand\, NEPPA is pleased to be offering a brand-new Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training course being held May 23 – 25\, 2023 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nIntroduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training is designed for new hires in the electric and telecommunications industries. Participants may elect to attend one and/or two-days of the program. \nTopics covered in this program meet the introductory standards required to enter these industries. Over the course of their employment\, participants will require further training for each work duty and responsibility. \nNOTE: In addition to the topics covered in this program\, each employer is responsible for the site-specific training of any new hire or employee. See Employer Responsibilities below. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nBasic Electricity & Mathematics is designed for: \n>Any New Hire in Electric or Telecommunications Industries\n>New Lineworkers\n>New or Existing Telecommunications Technicians\n>New Substation or Meter Technicians\n>New Operations Personnel\n>New Office Personnel (Days 1)\n \n \n \n \n \n Testing & Demonstrations \nFinal Exam (25 Questions) \nAll participants are required to demonstrate and perform a pole top\, bucket and enclosed/confined space rescue.\n NOTE: Only individuals qualified to climb will perform a pole top rescue. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Employer Responsibilities \nWhile this program provides awareness and general safety training required for and to begin employment\, the employer is still responsible for providing tool\, equipment\, and site-specific training for each employee. \nEmployer-specific training includes but is not limited to: \n>Site-specific Safety Data Sheets\n>Written emergency action plans\n>Tool-specific training\n>Use of job-specific PPE including harnesses\n>Utility-specific bucket trucks and/or rescue equipment\, etc. \nNOTE: Only qualified employees may work on or with exposed energized lines or parts of equipment.\n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nThis 2 day\, in-person training will be held at: \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n Topics Covered \n  \n\nHazardous Communications\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.\n\n\nBloodborne Pathogens\nEmergency Action & Evacuation Plans\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.\n\n\nFire Protection\nTools & Equipment:\n\nGeneral Inspection\nCondition Evaluation\nCare of Tools\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.\n\n\nPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)\n\nGeneral Inspection\nCondition Evaluation\nDon & Doffing PPE\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.\n\n\nFall Protection (including ladders)\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training including specific harnesses.\n\n\nWork Zone Protection (i.e.MUTCD) for Utility Workers\nPole Top/Bucket Rescue (incl. rescue procedure)\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide truck-specific training on operations and controls of their equipment.\n\n\nEnclosed/Confined Space Rescue (incl. rescue procedure)\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide equipment-specific training.\n\n\nElectrical Hazard Awareness\n\nNOTE: Only qualified employees may work on or with exposed energized lines or parts of equipment.\nRecognition of electrical hazards\nSkills & Techniques to control or avoid hazards\nMinimum Approach Distances and corresponding voltages\nSkills & Techniques to distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \nAgenda details are subject to change. \nDay 1 – May 23\, 2023 \n8:00 am Welcome & Introductions8:30 am Module 1: Hazardous Communications9:30 am Break9:45 am Module 2: Emergency Action & Evacuations Plans\, Incl. Fire Extinguisher10:45 am Break11:00 am Module 3: Tools & Equipment11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Module 3: Tools & Equipment (cont.)12:30 pm Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment1:30 pm Module 5: Fall Protection2:30 pm Adjourn \nDay 2 – May 24\, 2023  \n8:00 am Module 6: Electrical Hazard Awareness9:00 am Break9:15 am Module 6: Electrical Hazard Awareness (cont.)10:15 am Break10:30 am Module 7: Work Zone Protection11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Module 8: Pole Top & Bucket Rescue1:00 pm Module 9: Enclosed/Confined Space Rescue2:30 pm Adjourn \nDay 3 – May 25\, 2023  \n8:00 am – 2:30 pm Medic First Aid / CPR / AEDBreaks in between \n11:30 am Lunch \n2:30 pm Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites \nThere is no prerequisite for Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training however only individuals qualified to climb will perform a pole top rescue. \nThis is a basic\, foundational course for NEPPA’s technical training programs.\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include lunch on Days 1 & 2. If you have any dietary or other restrictions\, please note them on your registration. \n  \n\n\n\n\nMembers\nNon-Members\n\n\n1-Day Program:\n$275\n$555\n\n\n2-Day Program:\n$510\n$860\n\n\n2.5 Day Program:\n$580\n$1\,260\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 Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until Wednesday\, May 9\, 2023 (or two weeks prior to the start of the class). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class. \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40-year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years and they have two adult children and one grandchild. \nHe says\, “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.” \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/intro-to-electrical-hazards-safety-2023/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Intro to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-Intro-to-Hazards-3_1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20230105T143551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T194038Z UID:10000218-1684828800-1685109600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Substation I Program - Session IV DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the revitalized Substation I Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory. Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, field visits and tours of different installations\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing.\n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who should Attend \nThis course is designed for:\n• Lineworkers or operations employees\n• Substation Technicians\n• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\n• Engineers\n• Construction Supervisors\n• Project Managers \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: March 28 – 31\, 2023 *     * Day 1\, March 14th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pmSession II: April 18 – 21\, 2023 Session III: May 2 – 5\, 2023 Session IV: May 23 – 26\, 2023  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this four-week program\, participants will be able to successfully:\n1. Recognize safety hazards in a substation2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations3. Practice safely entering\, exiting\, and performing maintenance in a substation.4. Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.5. Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer8. Recognize applicable standards\, specifications\, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites\nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,700\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,020\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 28\, 2023. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Richardson\n P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has long history working in the electric utility industry\, Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007.  There he served in many management capacity including General Manager. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – January 1 – April 30\, 2023 – $142/night + tax\, May 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + tax\, November 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code:  BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – January 1 – March 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax\, April 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $125/night + tax\, November 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/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/2023/01/2023-Substation-I-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20230214T171454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T173750Z UID:10000273-1685611800-1685624400@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/ 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:20230607T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20221103T165351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T170630Z UID:10000130-1686124800-1686232800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Skills Assessment Rodeo DESCRIPTION:Each 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. \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-skills-assessment-rodeo-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program,Apprentice Skills Assessment Rodeo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-APP-Skills-Assessment-Rodeo-banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20230110T190829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T194339Z UID:10000242-1686621600-1686668400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - Managing Solar and EV Growth at Your Utility DESCRIPTION:Managing Solar and EV Growth at Your Utility\n \n \n \n \n \n Join this tactical Tuesday to learn how over 75 utilities and energy agencies throughout the US are leveraging clean energy software to assist small staffs. \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Grant Bohm\, Clean Power Research \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-10/ LOCATION:Virtually 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:20230613T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20221103T175838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T180334Z UID:10000134-1686643200-1686837600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program Make-up DESCRIPTION: URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-make-up/2023-06-13/ 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-Make-ups-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20230328T162309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T152302Z UID:10000276-1686733200-1686745800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Customer Service Roundtable - Virtual DESCRIPTION:Join NEPPA’s Customer Service Subcommittee for a virtual roundtable covering hot topics in the Public Power industry. Members will meet in small groups to share insights into best practices\, discuss current programs and help provide tools for the future! \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend?This course is suitable for anyone new or established in Public Power that works with customers including: \n-General Managers-Business/Office Managers-Customer Service Managers\, Supervisors\, Representatives-Anyone looking to get a better understanding and/or fresh ideas Customer Service \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for printable flyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n \n \nWednesday\, June 14\, 2023 \n \n \nAgenda details are still being finalized and are therefore subject to change\, breakout rooms will be available based on attendance. If you have not received an email with the Zoom link\, please contact registrar@neppa.org. \n9:00 am – 9:45 am             Difficult Customers \n9:45 am – 10:30 am           Collections \n10:30 am – 10:45 am         Break \n10:45 am – 11:30 am         Electrification and Solar Power \n11:30 am – 12:00 pm         Stress Management \n12:00 pm – 12:30 pm         Potpourri/Wrap Up \n12:30 pm                            Event Adjourns \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration fee\nMembers:  $30.00Non-Members: $50.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n CancellationsCancellations are accepted until Wednesday\, May 31\, 2023. Substitutions may be made at any time. \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?Please contact events@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/customer-service-roundtable-virtual/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Customer Service,Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CS-Virtual-RT-2023-1-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20230522T135318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T172618Z UID:10000280-1688029200-1688047200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise DESCRIPTION:2023 Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise \nJune 29\, 2023 (9:00 am – 2:00 pm)  | NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460\nNEPPA is pleased to announce we will be offering a In person Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise Thursday\, June 29th beginning at 9:00 am. \n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend:   \n \n \n \n \n \n General ManagersAssistant General ManagersGeneral/Working Foreman/LineworkersOperations PersonnelEngineering PersonnelMutual Aid Coordinators \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \nThe agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change. \n\n\n\n8:30 am – 9:00 am\nCoffee and Registration\n\n\n9:00 am – 9:20 am\nIntroductions\n\n\n\nAttendee Introductions\n\n\n\nReview of Day & Ground Rules\n\n\n9:20 am – 9:45 am\nReview of Situation Manual /Exercise Overview\n\n\n\nHurricane Scenario\n\n\n9:45 am – 10:15 am\nInject #1 (approximately 4 to 5 days left of Impact)\n\n\n10:15 am – 10:30 am\nBreak\n\n\n10:30 am – 11:00 am\nInject #2 (1 day left of Impact)\n\n\n11:00 am – 11:30 am\nInject #3 (Boom)\n\n\n11:30 am – 12:00 pm\nInject #4 (1 day right of Impact)\n\n\n12:00 pm – 12:45 pm\nLunch and Mass Emergency Management  Agency Trailer\n\n\n12:45 pm – 1:15 pm\nInject #5 (3 days right of Impact)\n\n\n1:15 pm – 1:45 pm\nInject #6 (5+ days right of Impact)\n\n\n1:45 pm – 2:00 pm\nWrap-up\n\n\n2:00 pm\nAdjourn\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration fees include coffee and lunch. \nNEPPA Member:  $159Non- Members:  $209 \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/mutual-aid-disaster-exercise/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-Mutual-Aid-Disaster-16.9-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20230111T155539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T160035Z UID:10000254-1689062400-1689076800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 1B - 1D DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for: \n> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks\n> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes \nPer mandated requirement\, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). \nONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class. \nStudents attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule*\nHoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. \nHoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site. Please indicate your preference on the registration form. \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 14\, 2023 July 11\, 2023 November 14\, 2023  \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 21\, 2023 July 18\, 2023 November 14\, 2023  \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\nMembers:\n$75\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$150\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site\, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form. \nClasses scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions: \n          NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate) \n$75 perperson\, minimum $675 (i.e. 9 participants) \nNon-Members \n$150 per person\, minimum $1\,350 (i.e. 9 participants) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Safety & Technical Trainer \n Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe says “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”\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 LittletonJanuary 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) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference CenterJanuary 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 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/hoisting-1b-1d-3/2023-07-11/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hoisting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hoisting-1B-1C_-2A-2C-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20230110T191108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T194935Z UID:10000243-1689084000-1689087600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - The Productivity Imperative DESCRIPTION:The Productivity Imperative \n \n \n \n \n \n Rising wages\, labor shortages\, and increasing costs leave utility operators with one imperative: to improve productivity.  How are utilities thinking about this challenge?  How can digital technology help? \n \n \n \n \n \n  Presenter:  John P. Bertrand\, PE\, CEO \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-11/ LOCATION:Virtually 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:20230718T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20230717T130406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T130407Z UID:10000261-1689667200-1689681600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 2A - 2C DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for: \n> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks\n> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes \nPer mandated requirement\, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). \nONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class. \nStudents attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule*\nHoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. \nHoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site. Please indicate your preference on the registration form. \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 14\, 2023July 11\, 2023November 14\, 2023 \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 21\, 2023July 18\, 2023November 14\, 2023 \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\nMembers:\n$75\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$150\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site\, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form. \nClasses scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions: \n          NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate) \n$75 perperson\, minimum $675 (i.e. 9 participants) \nNon-Members \n$150 per person\, minimum $1\,350 (i.e. 9 participants) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Safety & Technical Trainer \n Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe says “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”\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 LittletonJanuary 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) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference CenterJanuary 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 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/hoisting-2a-2c-2-2/2023-07-18/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hoisting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hoisting-1B-1C_-2A-2C-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20230110T192221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T194253Z UID:10000245-1691503200-1691506800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - The Future of Customer Outage Journey: How maps\, AI\, ETE's and Digital Engagement is Rewriting the Rules DESCRIPTION:The Future of Customer Outage Journey:  How maps\, ETR’s and Digital Engement is Rewriting the Rules!\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Zac Canders\, CoFounder\, DataCapble \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-12/ LOCATION:MA 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:20230820T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20221020T183913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T175306Z UID:10000094-1692536400-1692788400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2023 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:For more information and registration URL:https://neppa.org/event/2023-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Mystic Marriott\, 625 North Road\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2023-Annual-Conf-3_2-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 CREATED:20221109T201712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T201802Z UID:10000192-1692781200-1692788400@neppa.org SUMMARY:NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Groton\, CT   \nFor more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200. \n  \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/neppa-baord-of-directors-meeting/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Board of Directors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NEPPA-BOD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T235604 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:20260420T235604 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:20260420T235604 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:20260420T235604 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:20260420T235604 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:20260420T235604 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:20260420T235604 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:20260420T235605 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:20260420T235605 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:20260420T235605 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:20260420T235605 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:20260420T235605 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