In the Know: Attracting young recruits

February 23, 2023 By Vicki Andersen

Attracting young recruits to work in your business is as simple as creating incentives that generate interest, says Vicki Andersen of Propane Resources.

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Find top propane talent online

January 19, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Learn how to use digital recruiting strategies to hire and retain new employees for your propane business.

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PPA names director of training, workforce development

January 2, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Don Mumma joins the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association (PPA) as its new director of training and workforce development during a period of growth and expansion.

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PERC approves funding for 2023 programs, other projects

November 11, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved 11 funding requests during its November meeting in Destin, Florida.

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Left to right: PPATEC 2022 graduates Jamal Laster, Cody Wallace, Riley Thomas and Caleb Templin (Photo: PPA)

PPATEC launches workforce development program

October 27, 2022 By Jesse Khalil

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center launched a 10-week program to expand workforce development in the propane industry.

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PERC projects to boost 2022-23 business development initiatives

August 2, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved the following funding requests during its July meeting in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

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Growth Summit speakers to address employee morale, engagement

June 29, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Propane industry members attending this year’s LP Gas Growth Summit will learn from speakers about how to boost employee morale and engage their workforce.