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 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.

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Young Professionals Council set to launch

March 7, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The National Propane Gas Association board of directors approved the formation of a Young Professionals Council for individuals 40 and under.

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PERC approves 2024 campaigns, market programs

January 18, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved a number of funding requests during its November 2023 meeting in San Antonio.

This article is tagged with agriculture, autogas market, Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), communication, construction professionals, Environmental messaging, GPA Midstream Association, Heat Pump Helper (HPH), marketing, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane marketers, residential market, safety and training, workforce development and posted in News

Navigating workplace conflicts

November 30, 2023 By Kathy Johnson

Kathy Johnson, chief human resource officer for EDP, offers strategies to resolve workplace conflicts and improve team dynamics.

This article is tagged with EDP, employee retention, HR Solutions, human resources, women in propane, workforce development and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

What does company culture look like at ThompsonGas?

October 19, 2023 By LP Gas

Two ThompsonGas employees, Jessica Johnson and Jessie Morgan, discuss the company’s culture, work flexibility and the importance of work/life balance.

This article is tagged with employee retention, ThompsonGas, video, workforce development and posted in Featured Video

PPATEC graduate Eric Snyder accepted a position with Suburban Propane. (Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania Petroleum Association)

5 PPATEC graduates enter careers in energy industry

October 12, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Five students in the PPATEC HVAC & Energy Professional Program will become employees for the upcoming 2023-24 heating season.

This article is tagged with HVAC, Pennsylvania, workforce development and posted in News

September 2023: Propane retailer operating expenses

September 12, 2023 By LP Gas

Gray, Gray & Gray’s 2023 propane industry survey respondents report higher vehicle expenses, insurance costs and payroll are adding pressure to balance sheets.

This article is tagged with employee retention, fleet vehicles, Gray Gray & Gray, insurance, survey, workforce development and posted in Propane Market Metrics