The Southeast Propane Alliance Technical Education Center celebrates its fifth anniversary in 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Southeast Propane Alliance)

Training the next generation: SEPATEC’s five-year workforce mission

July 20, 2026 By Keith Loria

SEPATEC marks five years of tackling propane’s workforce and safety challenges through hands-on education.

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center, with the instruction of industry veteran Gary Nouse, focuses on giving employees more hands-on training. (Photo by Katelyn Zawalick)

PPATEC expands opportunities for propane workforce development

June 24, 2026 By Keith Loria

Pennsylvania association invests in the propane workforce with a new training center.

This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), education, Hiltz Propane Systems, HVAC, June 2026, Pennsylvania, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane industry, Rhoads Energy, technician training, training, workforce, workforce development and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

PERC Technical School Grant Program selects recipients

December 12, 2024 By Chris Markham

The Propane Education & Research Council selected the 2024 award recipients for its Technical School Grant Program.

This article is tagged with December 2024, education, HVAC, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety and training, safety signals, technician training, training and posted in News, Current Issue, From the Magazine

The September 2024 graduates of the PPATEC HVAC & Energy Professional Program celebrate their graduation. (Photo courtesy of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association)

PPATEC September 2024 program graduates enter workforce

September 23, 2024 By Chris Markham

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center (PPATEC) graduates will pursue careers in the HVAC and energy industry.

This article is tagged with HVAC, Pennsylvania, propane retailers, technician training, training, workforce development and posted in News

Photo of SEPATEC/Blue Ridge Energy training courtesy of SEPA

SEPATEC completes training with Blue Ridge Energy

September 12, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The Southeast Propane Alliance Technical Education Center (SEPATEC) completed an advanced training program in partnership with Blue Ridge Energy.

This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), North Carolina, safety and training, Southeast Propane Alliance, technician training and posted in News

Photo of the PPATEC March 2024 graduates courtesy of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association

PPATEC March 2024 program graduates enter workforce

April 25, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Nine individuals graduated from the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center’s (PPATEC) HVAC & Energy Professional Program.

This article is tagged with HVAC, Pennsylvania, propane retailers, technician training, training, workforce development and posted in News

Propane equipment app can help technicians on the job

March 20, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

The Fisher LPG App is designed to provide propane retailers and technicians with an easy-to-use tool that serves as an access point to Fisher content.

This article is tagged with fisher, March 2024, mobile app, new products, technician training, training and posted in New Products

After three years of study, the first class of Blossman Gas master technicians became certified in September. (Photo by Amanda McWilliams, Blossman Gas)

LPG Spotlight: Blossman Gas

December 8, 2023 By Bob Sandrick

Propane retailer Blossman Gas graduated its first class of master technicians in an accredited, three-tiered training program.

This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), December 2023, education, LPG Spotlight, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), technician training and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

PPA partners with campaign to hire military veterans

August 3, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association has partnered with Hire Heroes USA, an employment assistance network for military veterans.

This article is tagged with Pennsylvania, technician training, training, Vets2Techs, workforce, workforce development and posted in News

Photo of Tyler Hoke and Manny Genao Jr. courtesy of PA Petroleum Association

Signing ceremony honors graduates of PPA technical training

April 21, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Emmanuel “Manny” Genao Jr. and Tyler Hoke graduated from the HVAC & Energy Professional Program of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center.

This article is tagged with Employee hiring, employee recruitment, HVAC, Pennsylvania, technician training and posted in News

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