Trainings and Roundtables

The Public Power Forward Virtual Summit brings public power leaders together to preview and prepare for the future and the changes in technology, customer expectations, distribution models, government policies, and more.

This course uses group activities to help you learn and grow as a communicator in various situations. The emphasis is placed on creating and recognizing the time to create a memorable experience for the customers.

This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel.  It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role.  It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).

Teleconference Option Available

The Purchasing Roundtable provides a forum for purchasing personnel to meet with their peers from other member utilities to discuss work procedures, policies and practices, industry changes; and other topics of interest.

This curriculum is designed for public power purchasing personnel. This course of study focuses on contracts, quality metrics, work order systems, negotiations, business strategies, and utility case studies.

The substation training series is designed to provide participants with in-depth instruction on substation-related topics and is tailored to the specific equipment of the attendee’s utilities, where possible.

The course curriculum has been developed by Pam Tompkins and Scott Young with SET Solutions, LLC.  Pam is the President and CEO of SET Solutions, and is a 37-year veteran of the electric utility industry.  Scott has over 36 years of electrical substation experience and is a published substation safety author.

Public power utility leaders - including utility managers, executives, and senior leaders - meet and exchange ideas and information with peers.