BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://neppa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NEPPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T140000 DTSTAMP:20261002T162632Z CREATED:20261002T162630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T162632Z UID:10000590-1792396800-1792418400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hendrix Aerial Cable Installation Training DESCRIPTION: 2026 HENDRIX AERIAL CABLE INSTALLATION TRAINING\nMonday\, October 19\, 2026 (8:00 am – 2:00 pm)NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460\nNEPPA has partnered with Marmon Utility/Hendrix to provide a training on how to install Hendrix aerial cable. This 1-day course will include classroom instruction in the morning\, followed by hands-on training in our pole yard. Participants will learn how to install a Hendrix line\, as well as remove insulation and install tape on the line.  \n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend \n \n \n \n \n \n This training is recommended for all operations personnel who install and maintain Hendrix aerial cable in their utilities. This is a basic training that does not require previous experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n What to Expect\n \n \n \n \n \n \nTechnical training from Hendrix Experts\nHands-on training with products in NEPPA’s training yard\nAbility to learn and ask questions in a classroom environment on Hendrix installation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scott Larsen\, Field Service Representative\n Marmon Utility\, LLC. \n Scott Larsen is an experienced utility professional with more than 38 years in the electric utility industry. He began his career in May 1987 with the Littleton Light Department\, where he dedicated 33 years of service. Starting as an apprentice\, Scott advanced through the ranks to become a First Class Lineman\, Truck Foreman\, and ultimately General Line Foreman\, a leadership role he held for the final 8 years of his tenure. \nFollowing his retirement from Littleton Light Department\, Scott continued to share his extensive knowledge and field expertise by serving as a trainer with NEPPA for approximately one year. He then transitioned into his current role as a Field Service Representative with Marmon Utility\, where he has spent the past 5 years supporting utility operations and industry professionals. \nThroughout his career\, Scott has built a reputation for strong leadership\, hands-on technical expertise\, and a deep commitment to safety\, training\, and service excellence in the utility field.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \nRegistration fees include coffee/tea and lunch. If you have dietary restrictions please note them during registration so we can do our best to accommodate. \n2026 Registration Fees: \nMembers:  $100\nNon-Members:    $200 \n\nCancellation Policy \nCancellations can be made up until 2 weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions are accepted at any time. \n \n \n Register Now\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 see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates.\n \n lodging information\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact registrar@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hendrix-aerial-cable-installation-training-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Hendrix-2026-4-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T140000 DTSTAMP:20260325T163508Z CREATED:20251219T131153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T163508Z UID:10000562-1792483200-1792677600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation II Program (Session III) DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the newly redesigned Substation II Program which is held in 4 3-day sessions (Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm) throughout the year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation 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. \n  \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.\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nDates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nSession I: September 22nd – 24th\, 2026\nSession II: October 6th – October 8th\, 2026\nSession III: October 20th – 22nd\, 2026\nSession IV: November 3rd – November 5th\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \n\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis program is designed for those who are responsible for working in or maintaining utility substations or those who wish to expand their knowledge to grow into a substation role. \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED\nWeek 1:\nNEPPA Safety\nSubstation design 1\nSubstation communication systems \nWeek 2:\nNEPPA NESC review\nSubstation special elements\nSubstation system operations \nWeek 3:\nSubstation design 2\nSubstation system protection\nSubstation system automation \nWeek 4:\nRelays\nTransformer testing\nCircuit breaker & instrument transformer testing\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must first complete the Substation I Program. \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO BRING\nThis class requires the following PPE: \n\nHard Hat\nSafety Glasses\nLeather Gloves\nSafety Toe Boots\n\nStudents are also asked to bring a laptop or tablet each day to view class materials and complete online testing. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $3\,100 \nNon-Members: $4\,600 \n \n \n \n \n \n CANCELLATION POLICY\nAll program withdrawals must be sent in writing to NEPPA at training@neppa.org. Substitutions are permitted at any time prior to the start of the program; however\, the cost of the NLC book will still be incurred. Withdrawals/cancellations received based on the schedule below are eligible for the following: \n\n3 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition\, less the cost of NLC books\nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition\nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition\nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition\n\n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Lanciani\n Trainer \n John grew up in Littleton\, MA\, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990\, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman\, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician\, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations\, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department\, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s\, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005\, John took on a supervisory role\, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life\, as his father was a lineman in Sterling\, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor\, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience.\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 visit our lodging information page for discounted group rates.\n \n Lodging Information\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/2026-substation-ii-program-session-iii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Substation-Program-II-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T170052Z CREATED:20251027T170052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170052Z UID:10000515-1792483200-1792764000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group A (Session 4) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\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\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-a-session-4-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T170140Z CREATED:20251027T170140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170140Z UID:10000516-1793088000-1793368800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group B (Session 4) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\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\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-b-session-4-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T160000 DTSTAMP:20260209T161442Z CREATED:20260209T161321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T161442Z UID:10000570-1793089800-1793289600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 PUMP Program - Session 4 DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) is back and better than ever\, including new instructors\, new topics and more interactive sessions. \nThe PUMP program is held in two 3-day in-person sessions on April 14 – 16 and October 27 – 29\, 2026 from 8:30am-4:00pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460)\, in addition to two shorter virtual sessions\, held September 9th and September 23rd\, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am. Please note: a reception\, dinner and certificate ceremony will be held for attendees on October 28th from 4:00pm-7:00pm in Groton\, MA.  \nPUMP is a robust course of study which covers a variety of management\, leadership\, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of municipal and co-op utilities. The purpose of this program is to provide best practices\, knowledge/skill/behavior development and practical application for current and future public power leaders. Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, participants will a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program.\n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nTo help position public power to address the growing number of retirements and position changes in the industry\, PUMP is designed for anyone who wants to learn what it takes to be an effective leader including: \n  \n\nGeneral Managers\nGeneral Foremen\nAssistant General Managers\nSupervisors\nManagers or Team Leads\nAspiring Leaders\n\nThe Program is designed to address varying levels of experience and perspectives\, from utilities of varying sizes and complexities. Participants may have significant management experience and responsibilities\, be individual contributors with oversight\, or individuals expected to rise into management in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \nDue to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. Registration fees include coffee and lunch\, all program materials\, supplemental assignments\, certificates and special recognition. \nMembers: $3\,195 \nNon-Members: $5\,150 \n\n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026 (two-weeks prior to the start of the program). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to day 1.\n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nThese in-person training sessions will be held at: \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-pump-program-session-4/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:PUMP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-PUMP-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T140000 DTSTAMP:20260325T163542Z CREATED:20251219T131217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T163542Z UID:10000563-1793692800-1793887200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation II Program (Session IV) DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the newly redesigned Substation II Program which is held in 4 3-day sessions (Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm) throughout the year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation 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. \n  \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.\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nDates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nSession I: September 22nd – 24th\, 2026\nSession II: October 6th – October 8th\, 2026\nSession III: October 20th – 22nd\, 2026\nSession IV: November 3rd – November 5th\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \n\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis program is designed for those who are responsible for working in or maintaining utility substations or those who wish to expand their knowledge to grow into a substation role. \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED\nWeek 1:\nNEPPA Safety\nSubstation design 1\nSubstation communication systems \nWeek 2:\nNEPPA NESC review\nSubstation special elements\nSubstation system operations \nWeek 3:\nSubstation design 2\nSubstation system protection\nSubstation system automation \nWeek 4:\nRelays\nTransformer testing\nCircuit breaker & instrument transformer testing\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must first complete the Substation I Program. \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO BRING\nThis class requires the following PPE: \n\nHard Hat\nSafety Glasses\nLeather Gloves\nSafety Toe Boots\n\nStudents are also asked to bring a laptop or tablet each day to view class materials and complete online testing. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $3\,100 \nNon-Members: $4\,600 \n \n \n \n \n \n CANCELLATION POLICY\nAll program withdrawals must be sent in writing to NEPPA at training@neppa.org. Substitutions are permitted at any time prior to the start of the program; however\, the cost of the NLC book will still be incurred. Withdrawals/cancellations received based on the schedule below are eligible for the following: \n\n3 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition\, less the cost of NLC books\nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition\nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition\nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition\n\n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Lanciani\n Trainer \n John grew up in Littleton\, MA\, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990\, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman\, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician\, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations\, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department\, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s\, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005\, John took on a supervisory role\, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life\, as his father was a lineman in Sterling\, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor\, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience.\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 visit our lodging information page for discounted group rates.\n \n Lodging Information\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/2026-substation-ii-program-session-iv/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Substation-Program-II-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T170304Z CREATED:20251027T170304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170304Z UID:10000517-1793692800-1793973600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3\, Group A (Session 4) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\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\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-a-session-4/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T100000 DTSTAMP:20260824T122809Z CREATED:20260824T122809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T122809Z UID:10000585-1794297600-1794304800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Boss: Power Up! A Hands-On Look at Public Power DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\n \n \n \n \n \n Breakfast with the Boss: Power Up! A Hands-On Look at Public PowerBrought to you in partnership with Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce\nTuesday\, November 10\, 2026 from 8am – 10amat the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA) \nStart your day with breakfast and a behind-the-scenes look at public power! Join Mike Hyland\, Executive Director of Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA)\, for a full breakfast followed by an introduction to NEPPA and the people\, programs\, and purpose behind the organization. NEPPA is a non-profit trade organization\, headquartered in Littleton\, MA that serves municipal and co-operative utilities throughout the Northeast. \nAfter breakfast\, Trainers from NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program will provide a tour of the Training Facility including a pole-climbing demonstration and some hands-on activities in the training yard. Whether you have an interest in public power or are just curious to see what happens in that building behind the soccer fields in Littleton\, this is your chance to roll up your sleeves and experience a little of what NEPPA is all about and learn how they support the utilities and people who keep our communities powered. \nCome hungry\, come curious\, and wear comfortable shoes! \n \n LEARN MORE & REGISTER AT NVCOC.COM URL:https://neppa.org/event/breakfast-with-the-boss-power-up-a-hands-on-look-at-public-power/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Chamber-Breakfast-11.2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T170332Z CREATED:20251027T170332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170332Z UID:10000518-1794902400-1795183200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3\, Group B (Session 4) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\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\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-b-session-4/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T170451Z CREATED:20251027T170451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170451Z UID:10000519-1796112000-1796220000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 (Session 4) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\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\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-session-4-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T130000 DTSTAMP:20261016T143651Z CREATED:20261014T130028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T143651Z UID:10000591-1796718600-1796734800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Human Resources Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Human Resources (HR) RoundtableTuesday\, December 8\, 2026 (8:30 AM – 1:00 PM)NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Rd.\, Littleton MA 01460)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Human Resources plays a vital role in building a positive workplace\, supporting employees\, navigating challenges\, and helping organizations thrive. This roundtable brings together public power colleagues to share ideas\, exchange experiences\, discuss common challenges\, and learn from one another. You don’t need “HR” in your job title to have an important role in human resources! Whether you handle hiring\, employee relations\, workplace policies\, benefits\, or other employee-focused responsibilities\, your perspective matters. Come ready to share\, ask questions\, learn from your peers\, and leave with fresh ideas you can put into action at your own utility. \n  \nIf you have a suggested topic you would like to discuss please email it to registrar@neppa.org.  \n \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis roundtable is not restricted to those with a Human Resources title but open to all those who have HR responsibilities as part of their roles. \nIf you have the following job title you may be interested in attending:  \n\nHR Managers & Directors\nPeople Leaders\nOffice Administrators\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nThis agenda is subject to change \n  \n8:30 am       Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n9:00 am       Welcome and Introductions \n9:15 am        Facilitated Discussion \n10:15 am      Break \n10:30 am      Open Discussion \nNoon            Lunch and Continued Conversation \n1:00 pm        Adjourn \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Kubik\n Manager of Education and Marketing\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Sarah graduated from Bryant University with a bachelor’s degree in business management and a double minor in sociology and environmental science. Following graduation\, Sarah served in the United States Peace Corps as a youth development volunteer\, living in Azerbaijan. Returning home\, she entered the hospitality industry\, gaining vaulable customer service and management experience. This led her to the world of association management\, specifically condominium management\, where she had a 10+ year career with The Dartmouth Group\, eventually becoming their Director of Client Relations and Employee Experience. Sarah’s background in leading teams and creating company culture ignited her interest in Human Resources and in 2023 she obtained her Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) Certification through HRCI (Human Resources Certification Institute). In 2024\, she joined the public power industry as Manager of Education and Marketing for NEPPA. Sarah coordinates NEPPA’s education and training offerings and is in charge of association communications and promotion.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRegistration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee\, breakfast pastries and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note them on your registration. \n  \nRegistration Fees for 2026: \n\n\n\nMembers: $ 50\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $ 75\n\n\n\n\n \n \nCancellations \n\n\n\n\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the event.  Substitutions may be made up until the day before the event. \n\n\n \n Register Now\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 see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n \n LODGING INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nQuestions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n​ URL:https://neppa.org/event/human-resources-roundtable/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-HR-Roundtable-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR