NEWS
$182K for EITI's Utility Arborist Program
Ninety-six training seats for electric utility arborists in Langley, B.C. are now available thanks to a recent investment of $182,000 from the province through the Industry Training Authority (ITA).
Province of BC supports EITI Utility Arborist Program
The Province of BC has awarded $182,000 in trades training funds to the Electrical Industry Training Institute to provide 96 seats in our Utility Arborist Program.
EITI opens Pre-PLT program at New Training Yard
EITI has established a new Training Yard in Abbotsford and is now offering training programs directly through EITI Global.
EITI partners with University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)
EITI has developed a partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley to deliver Powerline Technician Pre-apprentice training, scheduled for Winter 2014.
Industry Training Authority (ITA) Authorizes EITI Programs
EITI has gained the approval of the Industry Training Authority for several of its programs.
EITI trains in Alberta
EITI is delivering a Powerline Technician Pre-apprentice Certificate program for Lethbridge College in Alberta, running January 13 to March 7, 2014.
EITI trains Ferry company
EITI to provide large local ferry company with training in their high voltage environment in November.
EITI trains Texas
EITI off to Texas in November for High Voltage safety and operations training
EITI trains Malaysia
EITI Global signs contract for High Voltage Live Line training on the Island of Sabah, Malaysia.
EITI trains Muscat Oman
EITI off to Muscat Oman for training of electrical utility workers there.
EITI trains Trinidad
EITI Global off to Trinidad in November in relation to a large utility arborist training contract there.
EITI Delivers First Nations Utility Arborist Program
EITI is delivering a 2-phase Utility Arborist program to Seabird Island Native Band in Agassiz Fall 2013.
EITI adds Pesticide Application course
Forestry Non-broadcast Pesticide Applicator Certificate Category. Course Objective: To prepare workers to safely and responsibly apply herbicides along rights-of-way as required by the B.C. Integrated Pest Management Act and its Regulations.
EITI Trains Malaysia
EITI is back in Malaysia, providing LIVE LINE training in Kuala Lampur Malaysia, and on the Island of Sabah. This energized training is for 132/275 kV, as well as 235 kV.
Register Now! New Substation Certifications at Utility Products Conference & Expo
EITI offers two new Pre-conference Sessions at the Utility Products Conference & Expo (UPCE) in San Antonio, Texas on January 23, 2012.
Join EITI at the IP Safety Expo — October 2011
Visit our booth #432 at the Incident Prevention Safety Conference and Expo (part of the ICUEE) — Louisville, Kentucky from October 3 to 6, 2011.
EITI goes to Saudi Arabia
January 2011 — EITI provides electric utility train-the-trainer program for Saudi Arabia.
EITI International partners with Philippines
July 2010 — EITI signs agreement with the MMLDC, Meralco’s premier training facility in the Philippines.
EITI Trained Students in Nation's Top Ranking
April 2010 — EITI trained students prove to be in the nation's top ranking with scores as high as 96%.
New Substation and Lineworker Certificates from EITI
March 2010 — EITI announces two new electric utility industry programs to be offered at training sites in Oklahoma and Texas.
Oklahoma State University partners with EITI
January 2010 — The Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology signed a collaboration agreement with EITI to provide leading-edge training for workers in the electrical industry.
EITI partners with Energy Management Institute (EMI)
January 2010 — EITI partners with EMI to deliver the full spectrum of energy industry courses, from practical worker training to high level professional development for management and other industry professionals.
National Rural Electric Co-op Association (NRECA) accepts EITI
December 2010 — The NRECA accepts EITI USA Inc. as a new Associate Member, expressing that their members could really benefit from the quality training programs.
EITI USA now offers Online Training
November 2010 — EITI has partnered with Vivid Learning Systems to offer online training programs to complement EITI's classroom and hands-on training, further helping employers meet OSHA's refresher training requirement: OSHA 1926.268.
Article: Practice Safety First
November 2010 — This great article highlights issues with safety and clarifies the dangers of Arc Flash hazards.
EITI Trained Students Shine at 27th Annual International Lineman's Rodeo
November 2010 — Kansas — EITI trained apprentice earns First Place at the 27th Annual International Lineman's Rodeo, and the top PLT team placing 13th, both in the municipal division.
Training for Managers: Industry Orientation and Operations
November 2010 — For office workers, supervisors and managers, this program provides both classroom and field orientation of electrical fundamentals from a non-technical point of view.
New Program: Development, Operation and Maintenance for Generation Plants
September 2009 — This 2 to 3-day orientation program is designed for operating and maintenance engineers, managers, and senior technicians working in the hydro generation portion of the company.
EITI provides Custom Training to Nunavut Utility
August 2009 — Nunavut Power Co. hired EITI to provide Powerline Technician Journeyperson Upgrading. The program was very well received. With comments like, “Great Instructors" and “We’ll definitely be back."
EITI Opens Office in South-east Asia
August 2009 — EITI has a new branch in Denpasar Indonesia.