Available Dates & Times:
Session Type:
Convention, Convention Education
Location
Mandalay Bay
Room Number: Ballroom K
Description
After implementing an internal CE/CW training program, this session will highlight how one NECA member has successfully mentored, trained and steered the programs applicants towards careers in the industry ranging from apprenticeship programs to engineering design. Statistics, job impacts, testimonials and overall program success will be discussed. Utilizing this contractor’s program, 63% of participants have entered the apprenticeship, 12% have increased their skill as a CE/CW and 25 percent are pursuing other technical careers within the electrical industry.
Speakers
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Mike Reiser
Mike is a Local 64 journeyman inside wireman. He has progressed into a project manager and holds a level 1 certificate as a thermographer. He is involved with the local NECA student chapter, LMCC, and carries his state fire alarm license. He has been in the construction industry for 9 years.
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Laura Waldo
Laura started VEC, Inc.’s VEC University. She has a background in education and has been responsible for all curriculum development for VEC, Inc. from professional development trainings to field leadership summits. She has worked for VEC, Inc. in the construction industry for 5 years and was an educator prior.
