Graham, NC — The Southeast Propane Alliance Technical Education Center (SEPATEC) announced the completion of an advanced training program in partnership with Blue Ridge Energy. The program, held at Blue Ridge Energy's location in Boone, North Carolina, represents a significant milestone in their ongoing collaboration.
Blue Ridge Energy, an energy company in North Carolina, took advantage of the educational opportunities provided by SEPATEC, enrolling five employees in the spring term classes to prepare them for their respective roles within the company. Upon completion of the training, positive feedback and high accolades were given by the employees who underwent training under the leadership of Kevin Ward, the district manager and training coordinator at Blue Ridge Energy.
After completing the spring term, Kevin Ward contacted SEPATEC to discuss future training opportunities in Boone. In response, SEPATEC scheduled a two-week advanced service technician course for Blue Ridge Energy employees. The program aimed to educate, train and certify 11 employees on CETP 4.1 (Designing and Installing Vapor Distribution Systems) and CETP 4.2 (Placing Vapor Distribution Systems and Appliances into Operation).
Kevin Ward expressed his gratitude after the training was completed: "Thank you to SEPATEC for allowing your instructors to visit our facilities in Boone and provide such beneficial training. David and Ken were outstanding instructors. They were patient with everyone, provided answers to all questions and conducted themselves professionally. I enjoyed getting to know them. Our employees gave very positive feedback for the classes. I'm already having discussions about future ideas on how we could benefit as a company from your program.”
The two-week program consisted of intensive daily classes from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The immersive training experience aimed to equip the participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles at Blue Ridge Energy.
"We are thrilled with the success of the advanced training program at Blue Ridge Energy," said John Peña, director of education at SEPATEC. "The positive feedback received from Kevin Ward and the participating employees reflects the dedication and expertise we bring to every training opportunity."
Any company interested in a custom, dedicated training opportunity should contact John Peña at jpena@sepatec.org or (919) 364-3003.
