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IAMU Underground Electric Distribution Workshop (Sept 15)

Posted By IAMU, Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Mark your calendars for the 2022 IAMU Underground Electric Distribution Workshop.  This year’s workshop will take place September 14 - 16, 2022 at the IAMU Training and Office Complex.

Once again, we will be having an official T-shirt for this workshop.  This keepsake for workshop attendees is a great marketing tool!  Display your company name proudly as an official workshop sponsor during and after this year’s Underground Electric Distribution Workshop.

Your sponsorship also provides for the workshop luncheon.  This will take place during the training day on Thursday, September 15.  Sponsors are welcome to attend the luncheon to network with workshop attendees.  Tables are also available to sponsors who wish to set up a display during lunch.

Location and Time:

IAMU Training and Office Complex
1735 NE 70th Avenue
Ankeny, IA  50021

Thursday, September 15 - 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

  • T-Shirt Sponsorship is $150 for IAMU Associate Members and $250 for Non-Members.  This includes one complimentary T-shirt.  (Additional shirts are available at $15 each.)
  • Break Sponsorship - $100 per break
  • Lunch Sponsorship - $300 per lunch

The registration deadline for the T-Shirt sponsorship is Thursday, August 25.

For additional information including online registration, please click HERE.  If you have questions regarding the workshop, please contact Jared Masker at jmasker@iamu.org or IAMU at (800) 810-4268.

Tags:  Apprenticeship  Electric  Underground 

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IAMU Overhead Electric Workshop - May 2022

Posted By IAMU, Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Just a friendly reminder that the IAMU Overhead Electric Transmission and Distribution Workshop is quickly approaching.  This year’s workshop will take place May 18 – 20, 2022 at the IAMU Training and Office Complex

The classroom topics and/or hands-on activities include:

  • Preforms (Top, Side, Hand Ties, Guying)
  • Bucket Self Rescue
  • Transformer (Theory & Connections)
  • Storm Restoration
  • Line Construction
  • Tree Trimming (Instructed by Tivon Feely)

Apprenticeship testing and skill evaluations will be available.  Please note that the number of apprentices is limited to the first 8 that sign up.  Pre-registration is required for apprenticeship testing and evaluations.  Testing and evaluations will be available on Wednesday morning, May 18 and Friday afternoon, May 20. (For questions about testing, please contact Meredith Hibbs – mhibbs@iamu.org.)

The registration deadline for this workshop is Friday, May 13

Registration is capped at 40 registrants. Once registration fills, a waitlist will be available.

Cost:

IAMU Members - $420

Non-IAMU Members - $520

For additional information regarding the workshop, including registration, agenda, and hotel reservation, please refer to the brochure HERE.

Tags:  Apprenticeship  Electric  Overhead 

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Apprentices Complete Program

Posted By IAMU, Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Congratulations to Nick DeBerg of Cedar Falls Utilities on completing the IAMU Apprenticeship Program.

Brandon began the program on November 17th, 2017 and graduated September 11th, 2021.


Congratulations to Jasen Bender of Muscatine Power & Water on completing the IAMU Apprenticeship Program.

Brandon began the program on March 17th, 2017 and graduated September 4th, 2021.

Pictured with Jasen (on left) is Ryan Streck, Director, Utility Service Delivery


For more information about the Apprentice Program, contact IAMU Director of Electric Services Jared Masker at jmasker@iamu.org.

Tags:  Apprenticeship  Electric 

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Utility Pole Climbing Workshop: October 27-29, 2021

Posted By IAMU, Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The Utility Pole Climbing Workshop will take place October 27-29 at the IAMU Training & Office Complex.  This workshop will focus on the fundamentals and technique of climbing. Training will be a combination of classroom & hands-on.
 
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is beneficial for anyone that is interested in learning how to climb. Apprentices in Module A of the IAMU Electric Line Maintainer Program are encouraged to attend.
 
What to Bring:
Class attendees will be required to bring their own PPE equipment, including:
  • Hard hat
  • Safety glasses
  • Safety-toe boots
  • Leather gloves
  • Climbers
  • Body belt
  • Fall protection strap
  • Alternate strap
  • Clothing suitable for weather conditions
Registration is OPEN.  The workshop will be limited to 10 registrants.

For additional information regarding the workshop, including online registration, brochure, agenda and schedule, please click HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact Jared Masker at jmasker@iamu.org, or (712) 249-8601.

Tags:  Apprenticeship  Electric  Pole Climbing 

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2021 Underground Electric Workshop - Sept 15-17

Posted By IAMU, Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Mark your calendars for the IAMU Underground Electric Workshop.  This year’s workshop will take place September 15-17, 2021 at the IAMU Training and Office Complex.  *This will be an IN-PERSON training.*
 
Apprenticeship Testing & Skill Evaluations
Apprentices will have the opportunity to do hands-on skill evaluations during the following timeframes:
  • Wednesday, September 15 (Morning)
  • Friday, September 17 (Afternoon)
These are the only available times for evaluations and limited to the first 10 apprentices.  Pre-registration is required for testing and evaluations.
 
Registration
Registration is now open.  The registration deadline for this workshop is Friday, September 3.  Registration is LIMITED at 48 registrants.
 
Cost:
IAMU Members - $420
Non-IAMU Members - $480
(Please make sure you are signed-in to get member pricing)

Hotel Accommodations:
An IAMU workshop room block has been set at:
 
Holiday Inn Des Moines – Northwest
4800 Merle Hay Road
Urbandale, IA  50322
(515) 278-4755
 
When reserving, please ask for the IAMU block.
Group Name:  IAMU September Workshop
Group Code:  SEP
Hotel Code:  DSMDU
Click to:  www.holidayinn.com/desmoinesia  and use the 3-letter group code above.
 
The room rate is $79 plus tax per night.  Reservation block and rate deadline is September 3, 2021.

For additional information regarding the workshop, including registration, agenda, and schedule, please refer to the brochure HERE.

Questions?  Contact Jared at jmasker@iamu.org or (800) 810-4268.

Tags:  Apprenticeship  Electric  Electric Underground 

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