NEPPA Training Facility Becoming More Real

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As we head into the summer the reality of NEPPA’s training facility becomes more real. Since the attached photo was taken the windows have gone in, interior framing is done and rough electrical and dry wall has begun. The current projection is to have an occupancy certificate in early July.

We have begun the process of putting together our training areas. Thanks to the generosity of Groton, Conn., we will be adding a substation to our new facility sometime later this year. We will also be adding confined space and metering lab areas.

Our first program is currently scheduled to be the August fourth year apprentice class. I am currently reaching out to procure items like poles and other necessary training facility materials for us to create the ultimate hands-on training environment.

Going through this process has made me understand how lucky NEPPA has been to have benefited from the generosity of Pascoag Utility District. Providing NEPPA with a free and functional training facility and environment since 2005 has been an invaluable asset. Our presence there allowed us to explore what our facility and training needs are. On June 20-21, we will be conducting the Apprentice Rodeo in Pascoag and I want to strongly encourage everyone to come out and help us celebrate the advancement of our apprentice candidates and to give a rousing thank you to all of the good people at Pascoag who have contributed to the program’s success.