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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA has adopted the 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  \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-2/2022-03-22/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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SUMMARY:Customer Service Leadership Program
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to partner with Pryor Learning Solutions\, Inc. to revitalize the Customer Service Leadership Program: Delivering Exceptional Customer Service being held Tuesday\, March 22\, 2022 at NEPPA’s Training Center (Littleton\, MA). \nEvery person in an organization has the ability to make a positive impact on customer relations. This Program will help train yourself\, your staff\, and your organization to rise to a level of service excellence through leadership. \nUpon completion of the Program\, participants are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis interactive Program is designed for anyone who interacts with external and internal customers\, especially: \nReceptionists \nCustomer Service Representatives \nTechnical Support Staff \nSales & Marketing Staff \nSupervisors & Managers \n  \n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for more information\n			\n				Register\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/customer-service-leadership-program/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Customer Service,Leadership
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA has adopted the 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  \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-2/2022-03-15/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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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 8\, 2022\nJune 8\, 2022\nSeptember 7\, 2022\nNovember 29\, 2022 \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 15\, 2022\nJune 9\, 2022\nSeptember 8\, 2022\nDecember 6\, 2022 \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration FeesRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\nMembers:\n$70\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$140\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: \nNEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate)$70 perperson\, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants) \nNon-Members$140 per person\, minimum $1\,200 (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				\nLodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – $137/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power\n \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\nJanuary 1 – March 31\, 2022 – $99/night + tax\nApril 1 – October 31\, 2022 – $119/night + tax\nNovember 1 – December 31\, 2022 – $99/night + tax\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\n \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030\n \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-0600\n \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-2a-2c/2022-03-15/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hoisting
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SUMMARY:NEPPA's Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Woodstock\, VT. \nFor more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://neppa.org/event/neppas-board-of-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Board of Directors
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA has adopted the 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  \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-2/2022-03-08/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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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 8\, 2022June 8\, 2022September 7\, 2022November 29\, 2022 \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 15\, 2022June 9\, 2022September 8\, 2022December 6\, 2022 \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate Road Littleton\, MA 01460\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration FeesRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\nMembers:\n$70\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$140\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$70 perperson\, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants) \nNon-Members \n$140 per person\, minimum $1\,200 (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 Littleton – $137/night + tax102 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 – $89/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference CenterJanuary 1 – March 31\, 2022 – $99/night + taxApril 1 – October 31\, 2022 – $119/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2022 – $99/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/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-2/2022-03-08/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hoisting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T140000
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CREATED:20211022T164117Z
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA has adopted the 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  \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1-2/2022-03-01/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T113000
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CREATED:20220201T171831Z
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SUMMARY:Federal Funding 101
DESCRIPTION:Last year’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law opened up significant new funding for grid modernization\, reliability upgrades\, and energy innovation.  NEPPA is committed to assisting members in bringing new investment to our members in the New England region\, including offering alerts about federal funding opportunities and regional advocacy. \nAs part of our focus on grants\, NEPPA is offering a 90-minute webinar – “Federal Funding 101” – to assist members in understanding the new law\, key mindsets to adopt when thinking about funding projects with federal dollars\, and the process of writing a federal grant application.  \nThe webinar will be presented by our DC consultants at Meguire Whitney and offer insights and strategies for securing federal grants. \n  \nWhat: Federal Funding 101 \nWhen: February 15\, 2022 10:00am \nWho: NEPPA members only \nWhere: Online at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84259459955 \n Advance registration is required.  We hope you will join us for this informative session! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://neppa.org/event/federal-funding-101-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T100000
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CREATED:20211213T184011Z
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SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual:  Meter Safety - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:At 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\, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19\, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions. \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				Registration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual Training \nParticipants may register for either an individual session\, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2022 Series (16 Total Sessions): \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n@Your-Site Virtual \nPer Session\nSpring Series (8 Sessions)\nFall Series (8 Sessions)\n (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA Member\nNon-Member\n$50 per person\n$100 per person\n  $380 per person\n  $770 per person\n$380 per person\n$770 per person\n$740 per person\n$1\,540 per person\n\n\n\n  \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length \nAll sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.\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. Once NEPPA receives and processes your registration\, participants will receive an auto-generated email with unique login credentials to access each of the individual the sessions. \n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Frequently Asked Questions\nQ: How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year?\nA: For now\, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2022. The per person registration fees are: NEPPA Members: $50 per person\, per class\, $380 for each series (8 classes)\, or $740 for the full series (16 classes) Non-Members: $100 per person\, per class\, $770 for each series (8 classes)\, or $1\,540 for the full series (16 classes) \nQ: How long is each class?\n A: Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute\, live Q&A. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded?\nA: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live\, instructor-led training sessions. For any registrants unable to participate live\, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \nQ: Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually?\n A: In order to receive a certificate of completion\, participants need to register for the sessions individually. Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said\, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time\, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA. Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course. \nQ: Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion?\n A: At the completion of the course\, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded?\nA: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program. \nQ: Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training\, or do participants login at their own convenience?\n A: Since these are live\, instructor-led sessions\, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date. \nQ: Are the 2021 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available?\nA: Yes\, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2021 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics:  Switching & Tagging  Personal Protective Grounding  Trouble Investigation  Transformer Review & Connections  Work Zone Safety  High Voltage Rubber Gloving \nContact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2022 sessions.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Training Facilitators\n@Your-Site sessions may be conducted by one or more of NEPPA’s Training staff (see below): \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Steve Socoby\n					Technical & Safety Trainer - Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) \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 role of 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. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Linda Calderiso\n					Trainer\, Certified American Heart Association & Medic Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches. \nAs NEPPA’s primary First Aid\, CPR and AED instructor\, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment. \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pete Crowley\n					Safety & Technical Trainer Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Pete Crowley has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. \nBefore joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!” \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dan Flynn\n					Technical & Safety 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 41 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				\n				\n					Lou Gabriele\n					Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 21 years. Prior to joining NEPPA\, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS). \nPrior to being merged with Green Mountain Power\, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160\,000 people in 163 towns\, villages and cities in Vermont.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dennis Regele\n					Technical & Safety Trainer Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (General Industry) \n					Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast. \nDennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College\, is married and has 3 sons. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid). He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor. He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer. \nDennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years. \nIn addition to training for NEPPA\, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\, P.E.\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team. Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \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				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 49 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.\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-meter-safety/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual
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SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual APPA Safety Manual II - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:At 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\, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19\, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions.  \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				Registration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual Training \nParticipants may register for either an individual session\, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2022 Series (16 Total Sessions): \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n@Your-Site Virtual \nPer Session\nSpring Series (8 Sessions)\nFall Series (8 Sessions)\n (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA MemberNon-Member\n$50 per person$100 per person\n  $380 per person  $770 per person\n$380 per person$770 per person\n$740 per person$1\,540 per person\n\n\n\n  \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length \nAll sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \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. Once NEPPA receives and processes your registration\, participants will receive an auto-generated email with unique login credentials to access each of the individual the sessions. \n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Frequently Asked Questions\nQ: How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year? A: For now\, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2022. The per person registration fees are: NEPPA Members: $50 per person\, per class\, $380 for each series (8 classes)\, or $740 for the full series (16 classes) Non-Members: $100 per person\, per class\, $770 for each series (8 classes)\, or $1\,540 for the full series (16 classes) \nQ: How long is each class?  A: Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute\, live Q&A. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded? A: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live\, instructor-led training sessions. For any registrants unable to participate live\, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \nQ: Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually?  A: In order to receive a certificate of completion\, participants need to register for the sessions individually. Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said\, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time\, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA. Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course. \nQ: Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion?  A: At the completion of the course\, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded? A: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program. \nQ: Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training\, or do participants login at their own convenience?  A: Since these are live\, instructor-led sessions\, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date. \nQ: Are the 2021 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available? A: Yes\, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2021 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics:  Switching & Tagging  Personal Protective Grounding  Trouble Investigation  Transformer Review & Connections  Work Zone Safety  High Voltage Rubber Gloving \nContact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2022 sessions. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Training Facilitators\n@Your-Site sessions may be conducted by one or more of NEPPA’s Training staff (see below): \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Steve Socoby\n					Technical & Safety Trainer - Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) \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 role of 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. \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Linda Calderiso\n					Trainer\, Certified American Heart Association & Medic Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches. \nAs NEPPA’s primary First Aid\, CPR and AED instructor\, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment. \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pete Crowley\n					Safety & Technical Trainer Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Pete Crowley has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. \nBefore joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!” \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dan Flynn\n					Technical & Safety 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 41 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				\n				\n				\n					Lou Gabriele\n					Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 21 years. Prior to joining NEPPA\, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS). \nPrior to being merged with Green Mountain Power\, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160\,000 people in 163 towns\, villages and cities in Vermont. \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dennis Regele\n					Technical & Safety Trainer Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (General Industry) \n					Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast. \nDennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College\, is married and has 3 sons. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid). He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor. He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer. \nDennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years. \nIn addition to training for NEPPA\, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program. \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\, P.E.\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team. Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \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				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 49 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. \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-appa-safety-manual-ii/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual
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SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual:  APPA Safety Manual I - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:At 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\, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19\, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Participants may register for either an individual session\, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2022 Series (16 Total Sessions):\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Participants may register for either an individual session\, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2022 Series (16 Total Sessions):\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				Registration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual Training \nParticipants may register for either an individual session\, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2022 Series (16 Total Sessions): \n \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n@Your-Site Virtual \nPer Session\nSpring Series (8 Sessions)\nFall Series (8 Sessions)\n (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA MemberNon-Member\n$50 per person$100 per person\n  $380 per person  $770 per person\n$380 per person$770 per person\n$740 per person$1\,540 per person\n\n\n\n  \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length \nAll sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \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 the sessions. \n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Frequently Asked Questions\nQ: How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year? \nA: For now\, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2022. The per person registration fees are: \nNEPPA Members: $50 per person\, per class\, $380 for each series (8 classes)\, or $740 for the full series (16 classes) \nNon-Members: $100 per person\, per class\, $770 for each series (8 classes)\, or $1\,540 for the full series (16 classes) \nQ: How long is each class?  \nA: Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute\, live Q&A. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded? \nA: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live\, instructor-led training sessions. For any registrants unable to participate live\, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \nQ: Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually?  \nA: In order to receive a certificate of completion\, participants need to register for the sessions individually. Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said\, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time\, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA. Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course. \nQ: Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion?  \nA: At the completion of the course\, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded? \nA: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program. \nQ: Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training\, or do participants login at their own convenience?  \nA: Since these are live\, instructor-led sessions\, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date. \nQ: Are the 2021 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available? \nA: Yes\, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2021 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics: \n Switching & Tagging\n Personal Protective Grounding\n Trouble Investigation\n Transformer Review & Connections\n Work Zone Safety\n High Voltage Rubber Gloving \nContact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2022 sessions. \n  \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Training Facilitators\n@Your-Site sessions may be conducted by one or more of NEPPA’s Training staff (see below): \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Steve Socoby\n					Technical & Safety Trainer - Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) \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 role of 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. \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Linda Calderiso\n					Trainer\, Certified American Heart Association & Medic Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches. \nAs NEPPA’s primary First Aid\, CPR and AED instructor\, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment. \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pete Crowley\n					Safety & Technical Trainer Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Pete Crowley has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. \nBefore joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!” \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dan Flynn\n					Technical & Safety 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 41 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				\n				\n				\n					Lou Gabriele\n					Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 21 years. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS). Prior to being merged with Green Mountain Power\, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160\,000 people in 163 towns\, villages and cities in Vermont. \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dennis Regele\n					Technical & Safety Trainer Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (General Industry) \n					Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast. \nDennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College\, is married and has 3 sons. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid). He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor. He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer. \nDennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years. \nIn addition to training for NEPPA\, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program. \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\, P.E.\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team. Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \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				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 49 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. \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/your-site-virtual-appa-safety-manual-i/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T123000
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CREATED:20211014T144145Z
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SUMMARY:NEPPA's Customer Service Virtual Roundtable: Breakouts!
DESCRIPTION:No conference this year?  No problem!  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\nWednesday\, January 12\, 2022 \n9:00-10:00 am    Breakout Round Table Session10:15 – 11:15 am   Breakout Round Table Session11:30 – 12:30 pm  Wrap-up Webinar (All Participants)12:30 pm   Adjourn  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration fee\nMembers:  $25.00Non-Members: $45.00 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration NOW Open\n			\n				Register NOW\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CancellationsCancellations are accepted until Wednesday\, January 5\, 2022. 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/neppa-customer-service-roundtable/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:Customer Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T110000
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CREATED:20210301T130504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T164042Z
UID:10000004-1639738800-1639749600@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program Graduation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-graduation/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T100000
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CREATED:20210120T182937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T150034Z
UID:10000033-1639557000-1639562400@neppa.org
SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual: Trouble Investigation
DESCRIPTION:December 15\, 2021 | Zoom (8:30 am – 10:00 am)\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				At 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\, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19\, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions.  \nParticipants may register for either an individual session\, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2021 Series (16 Total Sessions): \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n@Your-Site Virtual\nPer Session\nSpring Series (8 Sessions)\nFall Series (8 Sessions)\n2021 Series (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA Members\n$45 per person\n$340 per person\n$340 per person\n$660 per person\n\n\nNon-Members\n$90 per person\n$690 per person\n$690 per person\n$1\,380 per person\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length\nAll sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training.  Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A.  Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \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 the sessions. \n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Frequently Asked Questions\n Q:  How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year? \nA:  For now\, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2021.  The per person registration fees are: \n                               NEPPA Members: $45 per person\, per class\,  $340 for each series (8 classes)\, or $660 for the full series (16 classes)\n                               Non-Members: $90 per person\, per class\,  $690 for each series (8 classes)\, or $1\,380 for the full series (16 classes)\n \n Q:  How long is each class? \n \nA:  Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute\, live Q&A. \nQ:  Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded? \nA:  The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live\, instructor-led training sessions.  For any registrants unable to participate live\, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class.  Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \nQ:  Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually?  \nA:  In order to receive a certificate of completion\, participants need to register for the sessions individually.  Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said\, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time\, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA.  Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course. \nQ:  Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion?  \nA:  At the completion of the course\, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title. \nQ:  Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded? \nA:  The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program. \nQ:  Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training\, or do participants login at their own convenience?  \nA:  Since these are live\, instructor-led sessions\, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date. \nQ: Are the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available? \nA: Yes\, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics: \n1 – Switching & Tagging\n2 – Personal Protective Grounding\n3 – Trouble Investigation\n4 – Transformer Review & Connections\n5 – Work Zone Safety\n6 – High Voltage Rubber Gloving \n Contact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2020 sessions.\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				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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					Steve Socoby\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, CUSP & Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) \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 role of 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. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Linda Calderiso\n					Trainer\, Certified American Heart Associaiotn & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches. \n As NEPPA’s primary First Aid\, CPR and AED instructor\, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Peter Crowley\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Pete has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England.  Before joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!”\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dan Flynn\n					Technical & Safety 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				\n				\n					Lou Gabriele\n					Technical & Safety Trainer\, Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED  \n					Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 20 years. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS).  Prior to being merged with Green Mountain Power\, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160\,000 people in 163 towns\, villages and cities in Vermont.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Scott Larsen\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Scott joined NEPPA in September 2020 and has 32 years of professional experience in the utility industry.  Scott retired from his role as the General Line Foreman for Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments in spring 2020. \nHis significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team. \nWell known for his stellar work with NEPPA’s Lineworkers Rodeo\, Scott is also quite familiar with NEPPA Mutual Aid and has participated in Light Up Navajo.  In addition\, Scott serves as an LELWD Commissioner in Littleton\, MA where he resides.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dennis Regele\n					Technical & Safety Trainer\, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor \n					Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast. \nDennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College\, is married and has 3 sons. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid).  He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor.  He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer. \nDennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years. \nIn addition to training for NEPPA\, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\,Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \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				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-trouble-investigation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T124206
CREATED:20210120T182305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T145948Z
UID:10000049-1639470600-1639476000@neppa.org
SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual: Electrical Theory
DESCRIPTION:At 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\, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19\, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions.  \nParticipants may register for either an individual session\, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2021 Series (16 Total Sessions): \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n@Your-Site Virtual\nPer Session\nSpring Series (8 Sessions)\nFall Series (8 Sessions)\n2021 Series (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA Members\n$45 per person\n$340 per person\n$340 per person\n$660 per person\n\n\nNon-Members\n$90 per person\n$690 per person\n$690 per person\n$1\,380 per person\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length\nAll sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training.  Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A.  Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \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 the sessions. \n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Frequently Asked Questions\n Q:  How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year? \nA:  For now\, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2021.  The per person registration fees are: \n                               NEPPA Members: $45 per person\, per class\,  $340 for each series (8 classes)\, or $660 for the full series (16 classes)\n                               Non-Members: $90 per person\, per class\,  $690 for each series (8 classes)\, or $1\,380 for the full series (16 classes)\n \n Q:  How long is each class? \n \nA:  Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute\, live Q&A. \nQ:  Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded? \nA:  The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live\, instructor-led training sessions.  For any registrants unable to participate live\, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class.  Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \nQ:  Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually?  \nA:  In order to receive a certificate of completion\, participants need to register for the sessions individually.  Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said\, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time\, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA.  Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course. \nQ:  Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion?  \nA:  At the completion of the course\, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title. \nQ:  Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded? \nA:  The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program. \nQ:  Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training\, or do participants login at their own convenience?  \nA:  Since these are live\, instructor-led sessions\, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date. \nQ: Are the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available? \nA: Yes\, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics: \n1 – Switching & Tagging\n2 – Personal Protective Grounding\n3 – Trouble Investigation\n4 – Transformer Review & Connections\n5 – Work Zone Safety\n6 – High Voltage Rubber Gloving \n Contact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2020 sessions.\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				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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					Steve Socoby\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, CUSP & Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) \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 role of 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. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Linda Calderiso\n					Trainer\, Certified American Heart Associaiotn & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches. \n As NEPPA’s primary First Aid\, CPR and AED instructor\, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Peter Crowley\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Pete has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England.  Before joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!”\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dan Flynn\n					Technical & Safety 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				\n				\n					Lou Gabriele\n					Technical & Safety Trainer\, Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED  \n					Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 20 years. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS).  Prior to being merged with Green Mountain Power\, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160\,000 people in 163 towns\, villages and cities in Vermont.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Scott Larsen\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Scott joined NEPPA in September 2020 and has 32 years of professional experience in the utility industry.  Scott retired from his role as the General Line Foreman for Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments in spring 2020. \nHis significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team. \nWell known for his stellar work with NEPPA’s Lineworkers Rodeo\, Scott is also quite familiar with NEPPA Mutual Aid and has participated in Light Up Navajo.  In addition\, Scott serves as an LELWD Commissioner in Littleton\, MA where he resides.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dennis Regele\n					Technical & Safety Trainer\, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor \n					Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast. \nDennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College\, is married and has 3 sons. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid).  He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor.  He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer. \nDennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years. \nIn addition to training for NEPPA\, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\,Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \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				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-electrical-theory/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211218
DTSTAMP:20260406T124206
CREATED:20210302T202705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T202916Z
UID:10000054-1639440000-1639785599@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4
DESCRIPTION:(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) NEPPA has adopted the 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. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nClick here for NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program information and agenda. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact the NEPPA Training Department at training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4/2021-12-14/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T124206
CREATED:20210201T201313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T153206Z
UID:10000027-1638950400-1638972000@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Hoisting 2A-2C Training
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 9\, 2021\nJune 15\, 2021\nSeptember 7\, 2021\nDecember 7\, 2021 \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 10\, 2021\nJune 16\, 2021\nSeptember 8\, 2021\nDecember 8\, 2021 \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\n Members:\n$68\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$138\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\n\n\n$68 perperson\, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants)\n\n\n\nNon-Members \n\n$138 per person\, minimum $1\,200 (i.e. 9 participants)\n\n  \n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Peter Crowley\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Pete Crowley has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. \nBefore joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!” \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 Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030\nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(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				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-2a-2c-training/2021-12-08/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hoisting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T124206
CREATED:20210119T132857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T133839Z
UID:10000064-1638864000-1638885600@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Hoisting 1B-1D Training
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 9\, 2021\nJune 15\, 2021\nSeptember 7\, 2021\nDecember 7\, 2021 \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 10\, 2021\nJune 16\, 2021\nSeptember 8\, 2021\nDecember 8\, 2021 \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate Road Littleton\, MA 01460\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees  Registration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\n Members:\n$68\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$138\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\n\n\n$68 perperson\, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants)Non-Members\n\n\n\n\n$138 per person\, minimum $1\,200 (i.e. 9 participants)\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					Peter Crowley\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Pete Crowley has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. \nBefore joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!” \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 Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax 102 Constitution Avenue Littleton\, MA 01460 (978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power Click here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax 242 Adams Place Boxboro\, MA 01719 (978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast) 219 Littleton Road Westford\, MA 01886 (978) 692-8200 Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews Parkway Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax 59 Andrews Parkway Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-0600 Click 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? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-1b-1d/2021-12-07/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hoisting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211211
DTSTAMP:20260406T124207
CREATED:20210302T201725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T202018Z
UID:10000070-1638835200-1639180799@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3
DESCRIPTION:(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) NEPPA has adopted the 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. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nClick here for NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program information and agenda. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact the NEPPA Training Department at training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3/2021-12-07/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T124207
CREATED:20211103T203336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T173721Z
UID:10000133-1638435600-1638450000@neppa.org
SUMMARY:2021 Annual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information and to register
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2021-annual-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Springhill Suites bu Marriott Devens Commons Center\, 31 Andrews Parkway\, Devens\, 01434\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T124207
CREATED:20210120T181731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T145933Z
UID:10000048-1638347400-1638352800@neppa.org
SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual: Ergonomics
DESCRIPTION:At 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\, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19\, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions.  \nParticipants may register for either an individual session\, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2021 Series (16 Total Sessions): \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  \n\n\n\n@Your-Site Virtual\nPer Session\nSpring Series (8 Sessions)\nFall Series (8 Sessions)\n2021 Series (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA Members\n$45 per person\n$340 per person\n$340 per person\n$660 per person\n\n\nNon-Members\n$90 per person\n$690 per person\n$690 per person\n$1\,380 per person\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length\nAll sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training.  Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A.  Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \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 the sessions. \n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Frequently Asked Questions\n Q:  How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year? \nA:  For now\, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2021.  The per person registration fees are: \n                               NEPPA Members: $45 per person\, per class\,  $340 for each series (8 classes)\, or $660 for the full series (16 classes)\n                               Non-Members: $90 per person\, per class\,  $690 for each series (8 classes)\, or $1\,380 for the full series (16 classes)\n \n Q:  How long is each class? \n \nA:  Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute\, live Q&A. \nQ:  Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded? \nA:  The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live\, instructor-led training sessions.  For any registrants unable to participate live\, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class.  Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \nQ:  Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually?  \nA:  In order to receive a certificate of completion\, participants need to register for the sessions individually.  Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said\, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time\, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA.  Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course. \nQ:  Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion?  \nA:  At the completion of the course\, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title. \nQ:  Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded? \nA:  The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program. \nQ:  Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training\, or do participants login at their own convenience?  \nA:  Since these are live\, instructor-led sessions\, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date. \nQ: Are the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available? \nA: Yes\, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics: \n1 – Switching & Tagging\n2 – Personal Protective Grounding\n3 – Trouble Investigation\n4 – Transformer Review & Connections\n5 – Work Zone Safety\n6 – High Voltage Rubber Gloving \n Contact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2020 sessions. \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				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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					Steve Socoby\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, CUSP & Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) \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 role of 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. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Linda Calderiso\n					Trainer\, Certified American Heart Associaiotn & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches. \n As NEPPA’s primary First Aid\, CPR and AED instructor\, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment. \n \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Peter Crowley\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Pete has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England.  Before joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!”\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dan Flynn\n					Technical & Safety 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				\n				\n					Lou Gabriele\n					Technical & Safety Trainer\, Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED  \n					Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 20 years. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS).  Prior to being merged with Green Mountain Power\, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160\,000 people in 163 towns\, villages and cities in Vermont.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Scott Larsen\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Scott joined NEPPA in September 2020 and has 32 years of professional experience in the utility industry.  Scott retired from his role as the General Line Foreman for Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments in spring 2020. \nHis significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team. \nWell known for his stellar work with NEPPA’s Lineworkers Rodeo\, Scott is also quite familiar with NEPPA Mutual Aid and has participated in Light Up Navajo.  In addition\, Scott serves as an LELWD Commissioner in Littleton\, MA where he resides.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dennis Regele\n					Technical & Safety Trainer\, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor \n					Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast. \nDennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College\, is married and has 3 sons. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid).  He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor.  He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer. \nDennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years. \nIn addition to training for NEPPA\, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\,Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \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				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-ergonomics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual
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SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual: Circuit Breakers & Relays
DESCRIPTION:At 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\, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19\, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions.  \nParticipants may register for either an individual session\, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2021 Series (16 Total Sessions): \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n@Your-Site Virtual\nPer Session\nSpring Series (8 Sessions)\nFall Series (8 Sessions)\n2021 Series (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA Members\n$45 per person\n$340 per person\n$340 per person\n$660 per person\n\n\nNon-Members\n$90 per person\n$690 per person\n$690 per person\n$1\,380 per person\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length\nAll sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training.  Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A.  Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \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 the sessions. \n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Frequently Asked Questions\n Q:  How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year? \nA:  For now\, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2021.  The per person registration fees are: \n                               NEPPA Members: $45 per person\, per class\,  $340 for each series (8 classes)\, or $660 for the full series (16 classes)\n                               Non-Members: $90 per person\, per class\,  $690 for each series (8 classes)\, or $1\,380 for the full series (16 classes)\n \n Q:  How long is each class? \n \nA:  Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute\, live Q&A. \nQ:  Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded? \nA:  The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live\, instructor-led training sessions.  For any registrants unable to participate live\, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class.  Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \nQ:  Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually?  \nA:  In order to receive a certificate of completion\, participants need to register for the sessions individually.  Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said\, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time\, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA.  Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course. \nQ:  Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion?  \nA:  At the completion of the course\, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title. \nQ:  Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded? \nA:  The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program. \nQ:  Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training\, or do participants login at their own convenience?  \nA:  Since these are live\, instructor-led sessions\, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date. \nQ: Are the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available? \nA: Yes\, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics: \n1 – Switching & Tagging\n2 – Personal Protective Grounding\n3 – Trouble Investigation\n4 – Transformer Review & Connections\n5 – Work Zone Safety\n6 – High Voltage Rubber Gloving \n Contact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2020 sessions.\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				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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					Steve Socoby\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, CUSP & Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) \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 role of 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. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Linda Calderiso\n					Trainer\, Certified American Heart Associaiotn & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches. \n As NEPPA’s primary First Aid\, CPR and AED instructor\, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Peter Crowley\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Pete has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England.  Before joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!”\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dan Flynn\n					Technical & Safety 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				\n				\n					Lou Gabriele\n					Technical & Safety Trainer\, Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED  \n					Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 20 years. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS).  Prior to being merged with Green Mountain Power\, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160\,000 people in 163 towns\, villages and cities in Vermont.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Scott Larsen\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Scott joined NEPPA in September 2020 and has 32 years of professional experience in the utility industry.  Scott retired from his role as the General Line Foreman for Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments in spring 2020. \nHis significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team. \nWell known for his stellar work with NEPPA’s Lineworkers Rodeo\, Scott is also quite familiar with NEPPA Mutual Aid and has participated in Light Up Navajo.  In addition\, Scott serves as an LELWD Commissioner in Littleton\, MA where he resides.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dennis Regele\n					Technical & Safety Trainer\, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor \n					Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast. \nDennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College\, is married and has 3 sons. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid).  He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor.  He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer. \nDennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years. \nIn addition to training for NEPPA\, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\,Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \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				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-circuit-breakers-relays/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2
DESCRIPTION:(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) NEPPA has adopted the 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. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nClick here for NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program information and agenda. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact the NEPPA Training Department at training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2/2021-11-30/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T143000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Cybersecurity in OT Networks ***POSTPONED TILL 2022***
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with PLM and Schweitzer Engineering Labs\, this session explores cybersecurity and securing operational technology (OT) networks for substations and industrial plants. Participants will understand the threats to industrial control systems (ICS) and the methods used to secure them\, as well their role in the zones of protection. \n  \nTo register\, please contact Andrew Murray\, at amurray@plmnet.com. \n 
URL:https://neppa.org/event/introduction-to-cybersecurity-in-ot-networks/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T110000
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CREATED:20210317T162532Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Substation II Program
DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer a completely redesigned Substation II Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year.  \nSubstation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. \nBeginning in 2021\, each Friday of the session will be a half-day conducted virtually for review and testing. \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. \nSession I:  September 14 – 17\, 2021                 Session II:  September 28 – October 1\, 2021Session III:  October 19 – 22\, 2021Session IV:  November 16 – 19\, 2021 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day.  If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers:             $2\,625 \nNon-Members:  $3\,900 \n			\n				REGISTER NOW\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				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 – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public PowerClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \n \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600Click 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				QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2021-substation-ii-program/2021-11-16/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation II Program
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UID:10000090-1637020800-1637366399@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1
DESCRIPTION:(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) \nNEPPA has adopted the 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. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each 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.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1/2021-11-16/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T150000
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CREATED:20210318T173716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T192714Z
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SUMMARY:Metering II Program
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Metering II Program is designed to build upon the introductory concepts of Metering I. Metering II explores advanced application of concepts\, how to apply theory in practice and understand system design elements and equipment. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, including a final exam\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nCOURSE PREREQUISITES\nStudents are expected to have completed NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations and Metering I programs\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTRATIONPlease visit the Program’s page for more information or to register.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				VISIT PROGRAM PAGE\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				INSTRUCTOR\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. \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/metering-ii-program/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metering II Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T132257Z
UID:10000007-1636356600-1636556400@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program Make-Up Week
DESCRIPTION:Apprentice Lineworker Program Make-Up Weeks\nIn 2021\, NEPPA is be establishing the following “Make-Up Weeks” to invite any student who needs to make-up time in the Program and/or conduct competencies for the Program. \nMay 24 – 28\, 2021 (Years I – IV)\nNovember 8 – 10\, 2021 (Years I – IV) \nFor more information NEPPA at (978) 540-2200 or email training@neppa.org.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-make-up-week-2/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211106
DTSTAMP:20260406T124207
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UID:10000053-1635811200-1636156799@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4
DESCRIPTION:(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) NEPPA has adopted the 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. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nClick here for NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program information and agenda. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact the NEPPA Training Department at training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4/2021-11-02/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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