2025 Workshops
March
March 10 - 14, 2025
IMEA 612 Intermediate Construction and Maintenance Workshop (Class #032023)
IMEA 612 Intermediate Construction and Maintenance Workshop
To provide workshop participants instruction on 600 - amp underground distribution and overhead distribution construction and maintenance practices including switches, regulators, capacitors, and reclosers as well as bucket truck operation. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed for the installation and maintenance of 600 amp underground and three phase overhead distribution systems. Energized conditions will be simulated during segments of this workshop.
Location
St. Joseph College
1027 S. College Ave,
Rensselaer, IN. 47978
If you have any additional questions or are needing additional assistance, please contact Duane Richardson at duane@imea.com.
Campus Lodging & Fees
Sait Joseph’s College has apartment style housing available for IMEA apprentices. Each apartment has 5 private bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, common living area & kitchen and a patio or balcony. We will not put more than 4 apprentices per apartment and will make every attempt to keep it at 3. If you would like to take advantage of on-campus lodging, please bring your normal toiletries, wash cloths and towels.
Campus lodging fee is $250.00 (no taxes) per person.
NOTE: You do not have to pay at this time. IMEA will send invoice for the workshop & lodging upon completion.
If you have any additional questions or are needing additional assistance, please contact Duane Richardson at duane@imea.com.
We look forward to your participation!
March 16 - 18, 2025
APPA CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable, March 16-18, Omni Amelia Island, Florida
The APPA CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable is an opportunity to step back from day-to-day operations, think strategically about the challenges facing public power and collaborate with other public power leaders to position your organization to succeed.
We have a great agenda planned, including:
- Effective Leadership for Critical Times: General Paul Nakasone, former U.S. Cyber Command Commander and NSA Director, will share his insights on leadership, cybersecurity, and risk management from his 30+ years of experience.
- Public Power Leadership Strategies
- Energy Management in the World of AI and Data Centers
- Resource Adequacy & Reliability
- The Potential in New Technologies
Don’t Miss These Special Activities:
- Scramble Golf Tournament: Network and compete at the Amelia River Golf Club, with raffle prizes, a putting contest, and more.
- Ecology of Amelia Island Nature Tour: Join a guided 4-mile walk or ride through three unique ecosystems, including the maritime forest, beach dunes, and marsh. Choose to walk, bike, or ride in a golf cart.
Registration Discounts: Discounted early registration rates are in effect until February 17. We also offer bundled pricing for the Institute classes and group discounts for five or more people at these events. Registrants can contact our Education Department (EducationInfo@PublicPower.org) with questions or review the registration details and register online.
For the full conference program and to register, please visit: 2025 CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable.
March 30 - April 2, 2025
APPA Engineering & Operations Conference, March 30 - April 2 in Sacramento, California
Engineering & Operations Conference, March 30 - April 2 in Sacramento, California
The Engineering & Operations Conference features:
- Keynote speakers on building world class teams, the importance of mutual aid, and a closing motivational keynote
- In-depth preconference seminars on accident investigation, developing an all-hazards preparedness program and maintenance of electric distribution systems
- Over 20 breakout sessions in the areas of: Environmental, Generation, and Fuels; Grid Modernization; and Transmission & Distribution
- Recognition of the RP3 designees and safety award recipients
- Public Power NextTech Expo
Registration for either E&O or the Safety Summit grants access to both.
APPA’s Inaugural Safety Summit *NEW IN 2025!, March 30 - April 2 in Sacramento, California
The inaugural Safety Summit is dedicated to advancing safety initiatives and fostering collaboration across the public power community. Join other experts and professionals to explore strategies, best practices, and emerging trends while gaining tools to foster collaboration and improve training. Topics include:
- Cultivating a safety-first mindset
- Developing and implementing corrective action strategies
- Protecting workers from extreme heat
- Field safety strategies
- Establishing meaningful safety training
- And more!
Registration for either E&O or the Safety Summit grants access to both.
Registration Discounts: Discounted early registration rates are in effect until February 7. We also offer bundled pricing for the Institute classes and group discounts for five or more people at these events. Registrants can contact our Education Department (EducationInfo@PublicPower.org) with questions or review the registration details and register online.
April
April 21 - 25, 2025
IMEA 613 Advanced Construction and Maintenance Workshop (Class # 050222)
IMEA 613 Advanced Construction and Maintenance Workshop
Participants will receive instruction in the operation, troubleshooting, and metering of overhead and underground distribution systems. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed for the operation and troubleshooting of underground and overhead distribution systems. Energized conditions will be simulated during segments of this workshop.
Location
St. Joseph College
1027 S. College Ave,
Rensselaer, IN. 47978
If you have any additional questions or are needing additional assistance, please contact Duane Richardson at duane@imea.com.
Campus Lodging & Fees
If taking advantage of campus lodging, please bring a weekly supply of toiletries, wash cloths and towels for the duration of the week.
Campus lodging fee is $50 per person, per day. Total weekly fee per person is $250.
NOTE: You do not have to pay at this time. IMEA will send invoice for the workshop & lodging upon completion.
If you have any additional questions or are needing additional assistance, please contact Duane Richardson at duane@imea.com.
We look forward to your participation!
May
May 6 - 8, 2025
IMEA Top Out (Class #041921 & #092721)
IMEA Top Out (Class #041921 & #092721)
Location
St. Joseph College
1027 S. College Ave,
Rensselaer, IN. 47978
If you have any additional questions or are needing additional assistance, please contact Duane Richardson at duane@imea.com.
Campus Lodging & Fees
Sait Joseph’s College has apartment style housing available for IMEA apprentices. Each apartment has 5 private bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, common living area & kitchen and a patio or balcony. We will not put more than 4 apprentices per apartment and will make every attempt to keep it at 3. If you would like to take advantage of on-campus lodging, please bring your normal toiletries, wash cloths and towels.
Campus lodging fee is $250.00 (no taxes) per person.
NOTE: You do not have to pay at this time. IMEA will send invoice for the workshop & lodging upon completion.
If you have any additional questions or are needing additional assistance, please contact Duane Richardson at duane@imea.com.
We look forward to your participation!
May 19 - 23, 2025
IMEA 611 Basic Construction and Maintenance Workshop (Class #050624)
IMEA 611 Basic Construction and Maintenance Workshop (Class #050624)
To provide workshop participants instruction on 200 - Amp underground distribution system construction and overhead distribution construction including staking, pole setting, pole framing, and pole guying as well as bucket truck and digger derrick operation. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed for tool and material identification, basic equipment operation, and basic underground and overhead construction methods under de-energized conditions.
Location
St. Joseph College
1027 S. College Ave,
Rensselaer, IN. 47978
If you have any additional questions or are needing additional assistance, please contact Duane Richardson at duane@imea.com.
Campus Lodging & Fees
Sait Joseph’s College has apartment style housing available for IMEA apprentices. Each apartment has 5 private bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, common living area & kitchen and a patio or balcony. We will not put more than 4 apprentices per apartment and will make every attempt to keep it at 3. If you would like to take advantage of on-campus lodging, please bring your normal toiletries, wash cloths and towels.
Campus lodging fee is $250.00 (no taxes) per person.
NOTE: You do not have to pay at this time. IMEA will send invoice for the workshop & lodging upon completion.
If you have any additional questions or are needing additional assistance, please contact Duane Richardson at duane@imea.com.
We look forward to your participation!
June
June 16 - 27, 2025
IMEA 610 Wood Pole Climbing Workshop (Class #060225)
IMEA 610 Wood Pole Climbing Workshop (#060225)
This workshop is designed to provide personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to be designated a wood pole qualified climber. IMEA instructors provide instruction on wood pole characteristics, inspection of wood pole climbing equipment, wood pole safe climbing techniques, basic rope knots and splicing, and pole top rescue. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed for the employer to designate the participant as a qualified wood pole climber. Participants will engage in classroom instruction and field exercises including wood pole inspection, climbing equipment inspection, wood pole climbing, rope knot tying and rigging, hand line use, hanging cross arms, basic tool use, and performing pole-top rescue. Successful skills demonstration and written examination is required for course completion.
Location
St. Joseph College
1027 S. College Ave,
Rensselaer, IN. 47978
If you have any additional questions or are needing additional assistance, please contact Duane Richardson at duane@imea.com.
Campus Lodging & Fees
Sait Joseph’s College has apartment style housing available for IMEA apprentices. Each apartment has 5 private bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, common living area & kitchen and a patio or balcony. We will not put more than 4 apprentices per apartment and will make every attempt to keep it at 3. If you would like to take advantage of on-campus lodging, please bring your normal toiletries, wash cloths and towels.
Campus lodging fee is $250.00 (no taxes) per person.
If you have any additional questions or are needing additional assistance, please contact Duane Richardson at duane@imea.com.
We look forward to your participation!
August
August 11 - 15, 2025
IMEA 613 Advanced Construction and Maintenance Workshop (Class #082222)
IMEA 613 Advanced Construction and Maintenance Workshop
Participants will receive instruction in the operation, troubleshooting, and metering of overhead and underground distribution systems. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed for the operation and troubleshooting of underground and overhead distribution systems. Energized conditions will be simulated during segments of this workshop.
Location
St. Joseph College
1027 S. College Ave,
Rensselaer, IN. 47978
Campus Lodging & Fees
St. Joseph’s College has apartment style housing available for IMEA apprentices. Each apartment has 5 private bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, common living area & kitchen and a patio or balcony. We will not put more than 4 apprentices per apartment and will make every attempt to keep it at 3. If you would like to take advantage of on-campus lodging, please bring your normal toiletries, wash cloths and towels.
Campus lodging fee is $250.00 (no taxes) per person.
If you have any additional questions or are needing additional assistance, please contact Duane Richardson at duane@imea.com.
Campus Lodging & Fees
If taking advantage of campus lodging, please bring a weekly supply of toiletries, wash cloths and towels for the duration of the week.
Campus lodging fee is $50 per person, per day. Total weekly fee per person is $250.
NOTE: You do not have to pay at this time. IMEA will send invoice for the workshop & lodging upon completion.
If you have any additional questions or are needing additional assistance, please contact Duane Richardson at duane@imea.com.
We look forward to your participation!
September
September 22 - 26, 2025
IMEA 612 Intermediate Construction and Maintenance Workshop (Class #102323)
IMEA 612 Intermediate Construction and Maintenance Workshop
To provide workshop participants instruction on 600 - amp underground distribution and overhead distribution construction and maintenance practices including switches, regulators, capacitors, and reclosers as well as bucket truck operation. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed for the installation and maintenance of 600 amp underground and three phase overhead distribution systems. Energized conditions will be simulated during segments of this workshop.
Location
St. Joseph College
1027 S. College Ave,
Rensselaer, IN. 47978
If you have any additional questions or are needing additional assistance, please contact Duane Richardson at duane@imea.com.
Campus Lodging & Fees
Sait Joseph’s College has apartment style housing available for IMEA apprentices. Each apartment has 5 private bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, common living area & kitchen and a patio or balcony. We will not put more than 4 apprentices per apartment and will make every attempt to keep it at 3. If you would like to take advantage of on-campus lodging, please bring your normal toiletries, wash cloths and towels.
Campus lodging fee is $250.00 (no taxes) per person.
NOTE: You do not have to pay at this time. IMEA will send invoice for the workshop & lodging upon completion.
If you have any additional questions or are needing additional assistance, please contact Duane Richardson at duane@imea.com.
We look forward to your participation!
176 W. Logan St. Suite #225
Noblesville, IN. 46060
Phone: 765-966-0799
E-mail: imeainfo@imea.com
Web: www.IMEA.com
