Tag: training
Griffin Elec. Celebrates Nat’l. Apprenticeship Wk.
Holliston, MA – For the fifth straight year, Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. participated in the U.S. Dept. of Labor’s National Apprenticeship Week. The annual federal initiative is an opportunity for businesses, communities, and educators to showcase their programs and support for apprenticeship. Griffin Electric celebrated National Apprenticeship Week at each of its five office […]
Abbott Gets PPC Designation
Boston – Claro Advisors, LLC announced that James W. Abbott, vice president and financial advisor, was recently awarded the Professional Plan Consultant (PPC) designation from the Center for Fiduciary Studies, the standards-setting body for Fi360. Claro Advisors is an independent registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission based in Boston. The PPC […]
Just-A-Start Launches New Plans
Cambridge, MA – Just-A-Start, a community development corporation, launched plans recently for Rindge Commons, its new project in Cambridge. This mixed-use development, situated on Just-A-Start’s existing property, will combine a new education and job training center, additional affordable housing, and community resources accessible to the entire neighborhood. The proposed development, adjacent to the Rindge Tower […]
Unitil Breaks Ground for New Facility
PROCON Designer and CM Exeter, NH – Unitil, a local provider of natural gas and electricity, was joined recently by state and local officials, business leaders, and employees for the groundbreaking ceremony of its planned 54,000sf regional facility in Exeter. Unitil selected Manchester-based PROCON as the designer and construction manager for the project. Plans call […]
2019 JATC Program NECA’s Largest
Dorchester, MA – NECA Boston Chapter and IBEW Local 103 reported that the 2019 first-year Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) of Greater Boston apprenticeship class is the largest, most diverse in the program’s history. The incoming class is comprised of 409 apprentices and includes 362 men, 47 women, 155 minorities and 30 U.S. military veterans. […]
ABC Mass and GCI Honor STEP Awards Recipients
Burlington, MA – Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts (ABC MA) and the Gould Construction Institute (GCI), ABC’s training affiliate, honored this year’s Safety, Training, and Evaluation Process (STEP) award recipients at the 15th Annual ABC/GCI Safety & Education Dinner held on May 16 at the Burlington Marriott. The evening also recognized some 26 graduating […]
Viking Signs OSHA Partnership, Hosts Safety Day
Bridgeport, CT – As part of an ongoing effort to improve job site safety, Viking Construction has entered into a Strategic Partnership Program with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This new, voluntary program increases job safety knowledge and health awareness through monthly on-site training and collaboration with OSHA. Each activity is designed to reduce […]
Teamsters Local 25 to Provide Opiate Awareness Stewards Training
Boston – Teamsters Local 25, New England’s largest teamsters union with more than 12,500 members, is the first Mass. labor organization to provide opiate awareness training for shop stewards. The initial training session, held recently at the Teamsters Local 25 Union Hall, marked the first time a union has proactively addressed the addiction crisis by […]
Griffin Electric Hosts Career Open House
Holliston, MA – Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. recently held career information sessions as part of an open house at its headquarters in Holliston for those interested in learning more about a possible career in the electrical trade. Nearly 50 participants attended the event, that included local high school students, parents, veteran representatives, and other […]
IBEW Electricians Receive Training
Worcester, MA – IBEW Local 96 members received certification in Code of Excellence Training at the Local 96 Union Hall in Worcester in January. Thomas Maloney, business manager of IBEW Local 96, commented on the program: “The Code of Excellence is as an agreement between our workers and our contractors that all union electricians and technicians […]
