Lineworker

Tulsa Welding School Introduces Electrical Lineworker Program at Jacksonville Campus

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목요일, 4월 18, 2024
Education, GED, Southeast Lineman Training Center, TWS, Lineworker, Curriculum, Occupational safety and health, AC, Workforce, Student, OSHA

Jacksonville, Fla., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of National Lineman Appreciation Day, Tulsa Welding School (TWS) announced today the expansion of its lineworker program to its Jacksonville campus for students seeking training in the field of utility power distribution, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.

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  • Jacksonville, Fla., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of National Lineman Appreciation Day, Tulsa Welding School (TWS) announced today the expansion of its lineworker program to its Jacksonville campus for students seeking training in the field of utility power distribution, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
  • Industry veteran Zachary Taylor will play a critical role in the launch and development of the program at the TWS Jacksonville campus.
  • Those interested in enrolling in the lineworker program must be at least 18 years old and have received their high school diploma or GED.
  • The first cohort for the new electrical lineworker program is set to begin this summer.

Avangrid Launches Lineworker Recruitment Efforts to Mark Lineworker Appreciation Day

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목요일, 4월 18, 2024
Education, Professional Services, Utilities, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Training, Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Environment, Energy, Human Resources, Sustainability, UI, Underground, SUNY Broome Community College, Biodiversity, Girl Guides, CMP, Partnership, Student, Lineworker, Knowledge, AGR, Kennebec Valley Community College

This includes investing in programs at Avangrid subsidiaries New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), Central Maine Power (CMP) and United Illuminating (UI).

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  • This includes investing in programs at Avangrid subsidiaries New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), Central Maine Power (CMP) and United Illuminating (UI).
  • “At Avangrid, our lineworkers are truly some of the best in the business,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • “Being a lineworker takes an immense amount of skill, knowledge, determination, and resiliency.
  • CMP also has partnered with Kennebec Valley Community College for five years to train and hire lineworker apprentices.

Duke Energy celebrates Florida lineworkers of the past, present and future ahead of National Lineworker Appreciation Day

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목요일, 4월 11, 2024
Education, St. Petersburg College, EMS, Social media, Hospital, School, Duke Energy, Love, Lineworker, Electricity, Lake–Sumter State College, Disaster, South Florida State College, Duke Energy Florida, Valencia College, Family, Seminole State College, Progress Energy, Nursing

On April 18, Duke Energy recognizes National Lineworker Appreciation Day and the sacrifices, integrity and service of Florida's lineworkers.

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  • On April 18, Duke Energy recognizes National Lineworker Appreciation Day and the sacrifices, integrity and service of Florida's lineworkers.
  • National Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 18, but throughout the week Duke Energy and its communities will be showing their appreciation of lineworkers.
  • To honor lineworkers and their families on social media on National Lineworker Appreciation Day, please use the hashtag #ThankALineworker.
  • Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.

Avangrid Partners with SUNY Broome Community College to Launch New Lineworker Training Program

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목요일, 2월 1, 2024
Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, State, Local, Energy, Sustainability, Other Education, Continuing, University, Education, Training, Labor, Environment, Public Policy, Government, Other Energy, Utilities, Partnership, Knowledge, Interview, Wind, AGR, IBEW, Electricity, Lineworker, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Employment, Weather, Student, Workforce, Nursing

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today it has partnered with SUNY Broome Community College and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) to launch a new Lineworker Training Program .

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  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today it has partnered with SUNY Broome Community College and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) to launch a new Lineworker Training Program .
  • “I’m very pleased to see so many students wanting to learn more about this great program,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • We need New York’s best and brightest to join our team, and I know this program will prepare them for success.”
    The Lineworker Training Program will prepare students for in-demand skilled positions at a variety of employers.
  • For more information on the SUNY Broome Lineworker Training Program or to apply, click here .

StrataTech Education Group Opens Tulsa Welding School in Dallas-Forth Worth Metro

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금요일, 7월 7, 2023
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Welder, Workforce, BLS, Maintenance, GEA Refrigeration Technologies, Employment, Student, Education, TWS, Refrigeration, Technology Center, Veteran, Interplay, Ventilation, OSHA, HVAC, School, Lineworker, Air conditioning, Virtual reality, Meta Quest 2, Heat, Growth, Indian Americans in Dallas–Fort Worth, Nursing

Dallas, July 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StrataTech Education Group (StrataTech) today announced the opening of the newest Tulsa Welding School (TWS) campus in Irving, Texas.

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  • Dallas, July 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StrataTech Education Group (StrataTech) today announced the opening of the newest Tulsa Welding School (TWS) campus in Irving, Texas.
  • Dallas Metro is the fourth Tulsa Welding School campus and the fifth trade school for StrataTech (which also includes The Refrigeration School, Inc. in Phoenix).
  • Tulsa Welding School is a leader in skilled trades education and has provided students with hands-on, instructor-guided training for more than 70 years.
  • “We are thrilled to expand Tulsa Welding School into the Dallas Metro area,” said Mary Kelly, President, and CEO of StrataTech.

StrataTech Announces New Electrical Lineworker Program

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화요일, 6월 20, 2023
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Maintenance, Employment, Occupational safety and health, Student, Education, Bureau, Curriculum, DC, Refrigeration, Southeast Lineman Training Center, AC, PG, Certification, OSHA, School, Pacific typhoon season, Lineworker, Natural gas, Faculty, GED, PG&E, Welding, Electricity, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Nursing, Management, Health

The electrical lineworker program is a first-of-its-kind within StrataTech’s portfolio of schools.

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  • The electrical lineworker program is a first-of-its-kind within StrataTech’s portfolio of schools.
  • “Our new (Electrical) Lineworker program will allow us to graduate more students who can help meet the growing demand for skilled powerline installers and repairers and better power our nation.”
    TWS Dallas Metro’s Electrical Lineworker program will be led by industry veteran Zachary Taylor.
  • StrataTech is launching its Electrical Lineworker program at a time when employment of electrical power-line installers and repairers is expected to grow, largely on account of increasing electrical grid needs around the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics .
  • Those interested in enrolling in the Electrical Lineworker program must be at least 18 years old and have received their high school diploma or GED.

Winning on the wire: Duke Energy lineworkers take home 11 awards at International Lineman's Rodeo

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월요일, 10월 17, 2022
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"Every event we do at the rodeo is detailed and strategic," said Tyler Manick, Duke Energy journeyman lineworker.

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  • "Every event we do at the rodeo is detailed and strategic," said Tyler Manick, Duke Energy journeyman lineworker.
  • Forty-six Duke Energy line technicians were among 1,300 competitors from across the globe who competed at this year's event.
  • Duke Energy participants earned their spots by competing in regional Duke Energy events in 2022.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Formica Corporation Expands DecoMetal® Laminates with Seven New Designs

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월요일, 7월 18, 2022
Lineworker, Silver, Collection, Formica (plastic), Taiwan, Metal, Copper, Cabinetry, Formica

CINCINNATI, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Formica Corporation announces the expansion of its popular DecoMetal® Laminates line with seven new designs. As designers continue to give a nod to Art Deco styling by using luxe metal looks in commercial projects, these new additions add even more unique metal finishes for use in vertical surface applications, expanding the possibilities of metal surfacing designs.

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  • CINCINNATI, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Formica Corporation announces the expansion of its popular DecoMetal Laminates line with seven new designs.
  • Founded in 1913, Formica Corporation, part of the Formica Group of companies, is a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of innovative surfacing products for commercial and residential applications.
  • Formica Group is a global group of companies consisting of Formica Canada Inc., Formica Corporation, Formica de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Formica IKI Oy, Formica Skandinavien AB, Formica Limited, Formica S.A., Formica S.A.S., Formica Taiwan Corporation, Formica (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Formica (Asia) Ltd., Formica Decorative Materials (China) Co., Ltd. and Homapal GmbH, among others.
  • Formica, Formica Laminate, DecoMetal and the Formica Anvil Logo are registered trademarks of The Diller Corporation.

Application Period Opens for $1 Million Edison International Lineworker Scholarship Program

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월요일, 3월 7, 2022
Education, Utilities, Energy, Other Education, Training, University, Los Angeles Trade–Technical College, Black, International, Edison International, Program, NYSE, Lineworker, SCE, IBEW, Electricity, Partnership, Southern California Edison, Transport, Housing, Transmission, Central, Electric power industry, Coastal California

Edison International and Southern California Edison are now accepting applications for the 2022 Edison International Lineworker Scholarship Program , a partnership with IBEW Local 47 to provide opportunities for a diverse range of people to become SCE lineworkers.

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  • Edison International and Southern California Edison are now accepting applications for the 2022 Edison International Lineworker Scholarship Program , a partnership with IBEW Local 47 to provide opportunities for a diverse range of people to become SCE lineworkers.
  • The $1 million scholarship program is funded by Edison International shareholders and IBEW Local 47 and awards up to $25,000 per recipient.
  • To apply and obtain additional eligibility information, please visit Edison International Lineworker Scholarship Program (scholarsapply.org) .
  • Headquartered in Rosemead, California, Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison Company, a utility that delivers electricity to 15 million people across Southern, Central and Coastal California.

EEI, IBEW, NECA, and UWUA to Celebrate National Lineworker Appreciation Day on July 10

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금요일, 7월 9, 2021
Articles, Crafts, Electric power, Lineworker, Skills, Technicians, Thank You, Salute, Human behavior

Earlier today, more than 130 members of Congress co-sponsored a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to thank America's lineworkers.

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  • Earlier today, more than 130 members of Congress co-sponsored a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to thank America's lineworkers.
  • Today is a day when we all should stop and say: 'thank you for all you do.'"
  • "We salute the hard work and dedication of our lineworker members, today and every day," said UWUA President James Slevin.
  • "This year, on National Lineworker Appreciation Day, we should all take a moment to acknowledge and thank the diligent lineworkers in this country for their hard work and willingness to face any challenge."