How to “Train” Electricians

Teaching is honorable; it takes courage, empathy, and, most of all, endurance! It's not a profession you pursue to gain wealth; you teach to "make a difference" or create change. You do it to share the body of knowledge that you've collected during the journey of your career. Now is the time if you've been figuring out when to take a leap into this profession. As a tradesman/woman, teaching is the best way to give back to the construction community. Teaching can solve a fundamental goal: "Closing The Skills Gap" Construction companies stand at the forefront of the current labor shortfall. According to the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), “by 2023 there will be a shortage of 5 million craft professionals”; the skills gap affects every trade in the construction industry.

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Teaching is honorable; it takes courage, empathy, and, most of all, endurance! It's not a profession you pursue to gain wealth; you teach to "make a difference" or create change. You do it to share the body of knowledge that you've collected during the journey of your career. Now is the time if you've been figuring out when to take a leap into this profession. As a tradesman/woman, Teaching is the best way to give back to the construction community. Teaching can solve a fundamental goal: "Closing The Skills Gap"

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Article by Harold Deloach
Founder and Director of Education and Training - The Academy of Industrial Arts L.L.C.

2023 Holiday Party - Honoring Jack Beiter

EAP Members and guests came together last week to both celebrate the holidays and honor the contributions Jack Beiter made over his 25+ years of service. Thanks to all who joined us and be sure to check out the pictures from the evening here.

A Graceful Exit (Succession Planning Webinar)

Attention business owners contemplating retirement! Join us on Wednesday, January 17 at 8:00 am to learn the basics of what owners should consider as they think about their next chapter. Our presenter, Nella Bloom, Esq., will cover the basics of succession planning and the business sale process for companies, different considerations for service-based businesses, and the wind-down process. Register here for this webinar, offered at no additional cost to EAP Members.

Updates from City of Philadelphia Department of Licensing and Inspections

 

L&I annual report card summary 

L&I completed their 6th annual Report Card evaluation to understand from experienced professionals how L&I is performing as a whole and what process improvement opportunities exist for the Department. Please review the report card summary and related plans for continued improvement. EAP members were represented during the report card summary meeting; members also contributed to the report card grades.

L&I YouTube Channel

Check out L&I’s newly launched YouTube Channel. You can watch our eCLIPSE instructional videos and other newly created resource videos such as “Short-Term Rentals” and “Available L&I Resources”. Please check back as we continue to build-out the page and add new content.

Virtual inspections pilot program

The virtual inspection pilot program will begin in December. The pilot involves mandatory virtual inspections of specific work types, including EZ Deck, EZ Roof Covering Replacement, and EZ Wall Covering Replacement, Solar Panels, EZ Retaining Wall, Signs, and Tank Install/Removal. Please review the instructions on engaging in a virtual inspection. As a reminder, the slides from the October public webinar can be found on the “Resources” page of the L&I website.

Enforcement priorities

 AIU would like to call your attention to the following enforcement priorities: 

  • Subcontracting - Subcontractors must always be licensed. They must carry a valid contractor or trade license (for trade work) whenever they are working. A subcontractor is any person or business hired to perform work authorized by a permit, who is not identified on that permit’s application as the prime (or responsible) contractor.
  • Insurance Requirements - In accordance with Title 9-1004, all licensed contractors must maintain, at minimum, the following insurances: workers' compensation insurance, comprehensive general liability, and motor vehicle liability. Failure to maintain proper insurance, and to provide proof of continued coverage by submitting renewal certificates to the Department, will result in the contractor being cited with a violation of 9-1004(5). The citation is accompanied by a $1,000 fine. 
  • Worker Certification - Every worker at a Philadelphia construction site must have OSHA-10 training and carry their card with them when they’re on the job. If a building more than 3 stories or 40 feet tall is being constructed or demolished, an OSHA-30 trained site safety supervisor must be on site whenever the site is active.  

 

 

 

Education & Events 

Virtual 

A Graceful Exit
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am

NFPA 70B 2023
Thursday, January 18
8:00 am - 10:10 am

Economic Outlook
Wednesday, January 25, 2024
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

In Person

EAP Mix & Mingle Bucks County
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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  Electric Expo 2024
October 23-24, 2024

Your people are one of the differentiators in your business. Give them the leadership skills, tools, and techniques necessary to achieve success!  Join EAP for "Next Level Leadership" a collaborative experience with expert facilitator & coach, David Levine of KOAP. This program combines group lessons with individual coaching to apply new understandings in real-life activities that help participants hone new skills and develop new ways of working.

The next cohort starts January 23, 2024, and space is limited. Learn more and enroll here.

Take a few moments to learn about the UECU, the Official Credit Union of the EAP, with National Account Representative Paula Simmons, in these short videos.

Paula answers these questions:

Want to learn more? View the full video here.

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