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Orijin partners with Interplay Learning to scale up access to skilled trades workforce development in correctional facilities

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Interplay, Student, NATE, Recidivism, OSHA, Prison, HR, Imprisonment, Employment, EPA, Workforce, Vocational education, Partnership, Nursing

Learners will be well-prepared to sit for industry-recognized credentials like NATE, OSHA 10, and EPA 608, unlocking accelerated pathways to career success in their chosen trades.

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  • Learners will be well-prepared to sit for industry-recognized credentials like NATE, OSHA 10, and EPA 608, unlocking accelerated pathways to career success in their chosen trades.
  • Incarcerated learners participating in correctional education programs are nearly 43%3 less likely to recidivate when compared with those who did not participate in correctional education programs.
  • With the Orijin-Interplay Learning partnership, jurisdictions can dramatically expand access to more incarcerated learners without having to add additional teachers or build new vocational shops.
  • "We are honored to have our skilled trades courses integrated into Orijin's innovative workforce development platform," said Doug Donovan, Founder and CEO of Interplay Learning.

Interplay Learning and Centro Educativo Latino Expand Access to Certified Spanish HVAC Education for Latino Community

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Partnership, Interplay, Student, Language, 3D, HVAC, NATE, Learning, Lenoir Community College, Education, LCC, Entrepreneurship, VR, Workforce, Nursing

"For the longest time, the Latino community never had a place to go for higher education in the skilled trades," notes Carlos Cotto, director of Centro Educativo Latino and LCC's associate dean of workforce development and Latino programs.

Key Points: 
  • "For the longest time, the Latino community never had a place to go for higher education in the skilled trades," notes Carlos Cotto, director of Centro Educativo Latino and LCC's associate dean of workforce development and Latino programs.
  • Centro Educativo Latino at LCC is a cornerstone for the Hispanic community, offering over 70 Spanish-language workforce development courses, including the nation's first comprehensive NATE HVAC certification program in Spanish.
  • "Empowering the Latino community through accessible trades education aligns seamlessly with our mission," said Doug Donovan, CEO and founder of Interplay Learning.
  • Centro Educativo Latino extends its commitment beyond linguistic accessibility by providing an affordable and flexible hybrid model of HVAC instruction, blending online and in-person learning.

Educators and Workforce Development Administrators Can Launch Job-Ready Trades Certificate Programs With Interplay Academy

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Interplay Learning, the leading provider of immersive skilled trades training, today announced Interplay Academy, an out-of-the-box, easy to implement trades certificate program that provides education and workforce development organizations the tools to take learners from zero trades skills to job-ready. 

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Interplay Learnin g , the leading provider of immersive skilled trades training, today announced Interplay Academy, an out-of-the-box, easy to implement trades certificate program that provides education and workforce development organizations the tools to take learners from zero trades skills to job-ready.
  • "Interplay Academy's Job-Ready Certificate Programs represent a significant leap forward in skilled trades education where there is a shortage of qualified skilled labor," said Doug Donovan, CEO and founder, Interplay Learning.
  • "Our holistic approach provides a direct pathway to job-readiness, empowering educators and workforce development program administrators with the tools needed to pave the way to future careers for learners.
  • We believe these programs will play a pivotal role in developing a pipeline of talent for the skilled trades workforce of the future."

Peterman Brothers named winner of BBB Torch Awards for Ethics

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Ethics, Commitment, Organization, NATE, Trust, Customer, Heat, HVAC, Indianapolis metropolitan area, Geography of Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peterman Brothers, a leading HVAC and plumbing company serving the Greater Indianapolis area, has been recognized with the Commitment to Customers Award for the 2023 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Central Indiana.

Key Points: 
  • The Torch Awards for Ethics is the most prestigious honor the Better Business Bureau Central Indiana bestows on businesses operating within its service area.
  • Winners must demonstrate a high level of personal character, meet the highest standards of ethics, and build trust with their customers and the community.
  • "As a local family-owned business, we're proud to be honored for putting customers first," said Chad Peterman, president of Peterman Brothers.
  • Founded in 1986, Peterman Brothers provides residential heating, cooling, and plumbing services in the Greater Indianapolis area.

The Wireless Hall of Fame Celebrated the Induction of Four Wireless Hall of Fame Members

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Telecommunications, Consumer Cellular, CTIA, NTIA, Wireless Infrastructure Association, Multimedia, Global Tower Partners, Engineering, BellSouth, Student, LLP, McCaw Cellular Communications, PwC, Meredith Attwell Baker, AT&T Mobility, Running, Telecom, CDPD, Entrepreneurship, Federal Communications Commission, FCC, American Tower, Edward Whitacre Jr., Samsung SDS, Policy, Fame-class ship of the line, NYU, General Motors, Hall, NATE, Asurion, WHF, AT, Jen, Entertainment, Mobile phone, Southwestern Bell

Four individuals joined the 76 wireless industry pioneers and innovators inducted into the prestigious Wireless Hall of Fame.

Key Points: 
  • Four individuals joined the 76 wireless industry pioneers and innovators inducted into the prestigious Wireless Hall of Fame.
  • The event, hosted by the Wireless History Foundation (WHF), a nonprofit organization that has honored the hall of fame members for over fifteen years, celebrated Meredith Attwell Baker, Alex Gellman, Rob Mechaley and Ed Whitacre.
  • Our existing Hall of Fame members and program sponsors are honored to welcome this impressive group of trailblazers into the Hall of Fame.”
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  • Eridan was also honored as the inaugural Spark Award winner, which recognizes companies that are making advancements and innovations in the wireless industry.

PipeDreams Elevates Technician Skill Development Across Partner Network With Interplay Learning's Cutting-Edge Training Program

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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The collaboration with Interplay will accelerate PipeDreams' ability to acquire, integrate, and grow new partnerships by offering tech-forward training, including hands-on 3D simulations.

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration with Interplay will accelerate PipeDreams' ability to acquire, integrate, and grow new partnerships by offering tech-forward training, including hands-on 3D simulations.
  • One of the pivotal aspects of this collaboration is PipeDreams' vision to establish an apprenticeship program through PipeDreams University, with Interplay's online courses at its core.
  • "Our commitment to developing our service team has been a driving force throughout my journey with the company," said Grace Underdahl, Training Program Lead at PipeDreams.
  • "Interplay is proud to partner with PipeDreams, a mission-aligned company leading with technological innovation and transforming how training is done in the home services industry," said Doug Donovan, CEO of Interplay Learning.

PCI GlobalCom Celebrates a Decade in Wireless Infrastructure and Telecommunications Industry

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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ALPHARETTA, Ga., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PCI GlobalCom (PCI), a leader in the wireless infrastructure and telecommunications industry, recently reached its 10-year anniversary. To successfully meet this milestone, the company has continuously expanded and diversified its service offerings to meet the ever-changing needs of their federal and commercial clients. As the company celebrates its 10th anniversary, PCI GlobalCom proudly leads numerous high profile and mission-critical commercial and government contracts.

Key Points: 
  • ALPHARETTA, Ga., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PCI GlobalCom (PCI), a leader in the wireless infrastructure and telecommunications industry, recently reached its 10-year anniversary.
  • As the company celebrates its 10th anniversary, PCI GlobalCom proudly leads numerous high profile and mission-critical commercial and government contracts.
  • To further underscore the company's leadership in the wireless infrastructure industry, PCI GlobalCom's founder was recently awarded the "Outstanding Heights Award" by NATE, the Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association.
  • The award recognizes Graham's nearly 30 years of distinct and innovative contributions to the wireless infrastructure industry.

Disruption Takes the Main Stage at Fiber Broadband Association’s Fiber Connect 2023

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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The Fiber Broadband Association today announced general session keynotes and Operator Light Talks planned for Fiber Connect 2023 , August 20-23, 2023, in Orlando, Fla.

Key Points: 
  • The Fiber Broadband Association today announced general session keynotes and Operator Light Talks planned for Fiber Connect 2023 , August 20-23, 2023, in Orlando, Fla.
  • Fiber Connect is the world’s largest fiber broadband event, and this year’s program will feature new themes and content styles.
  • “Fiber Connect grows every year because we present the topics that matter most to network operators, broadband providers, municipalities, electric cooperatives, and others that are building fiber broadband networks to connect North America,” said Evann Freeman, EPB Director of Government Relations and Fiber Broadband Association Conference Committee Chair.
  • “While the fiber broadband industry is experiencing its largest investment cycle ever, the Fiber Broadband Association is delivering content and networking opportunities to help guide the industry with best practices and explore what is possible once fiber networks reach everyone, everywhere.”
    Operator Light Talks are a new addition to the Fiber Connect agenda this year.

HVAC Industry Trailblazer Eddie McFarlane Joins Sila Services Leadership Team

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sila Services, a leading national HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical services provider announced that Edward "Eddie" McFarlane has joined the company's Executive Leadership Team as Vice President Training, Development & Employee Engagement.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sila Services, a leading national HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical services provider announced that Edward "Eddie" McFarlane has joined the company's Executive Leadership Team as Vice President Training, Development & Employee Engagement.
  • Eddie brings decades of HVAC industry experience to Sila Services, including a passion for guiding others in their professional development.
  • Jason Rabbino, Chief Executive Officer of Sila Services, commented on Eddie's addition to the Sila Services leadership team, "Sila Services has always focused on building the best-in-industry platform to attract top talent and deliver unmatched customer service.
  • In joining Sila Services, Eddie McFarlane remarked, "What attracted me to Sila Services was the values-based DNA of the organization where the success and development of our people always come first.

Dialight Announces Industry Leading Aviation Obstruction Lighting System Warranty via its Certified Installation Program

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Monday, May 8, 2023
LSE, Certification, CIP, NATE, Quality, Aviation obstruction lighting, Organization, Obstruction, National Association, DIA, Inspection, Renewable energy, Dialight

Dialight's Aviation Obstruction Lighting Systems, installed by Certified Installation companies, includes an additional two years of full system warranty on top of the standard five-year warranty.

Key Points: 
  • Dialight's Aviation Obstruction Lighting Systems, installed by Certified Installation companies, includes an additional two years of full system warranty on top of the standard five-year warranty.
  • Installers who participate in the Certified Installation Program (CIP) will be recognized as experts who uphold the highest levels of installation quality.
  • "We are excited to introduce our Certified Installation Program", said David Wise, Dialight's Vice President of Obstruction Lighting.
  • To learn more about Dialight's new Certified Installation Program for Obstruction Solutions, please visit www.dialight.com .