March
Greetings!
EAP is entering the skilled labor gap conversation, bringing together employers, schools, workforce development agencies and of course, prospective employees. Read on to learn about this new initiative, upcoming events and other news.

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Skilled Labor Gap – How Can EAP Help You? 

That’s just the question we intend to answer by the end of the summer. Over the next few months, we will be conducting interviews and holding meetings with key regional stakeholders to identify how EAP can play a central role in assisting members with identifying future talent. Our first step is to hold a Contractor Member Focus Group on Thursday, March 28 from 7:30 am – 9:00 am. We still have a few seats left for this meeting and we may hold future meetings. If you are interested in participating or learning more, contact Sarah Hagy at (610) 825-1600 x11 or sarah@eap.org . 
Pictured above: Bob Fiori interviewing graduating technician at the Third Annual Career & Training Fair hosted by the Technical College High School - Brandywine Campus.
Welcome to the Team – EAP Announces New Staff Members
EAP is growing! We are excited to welcome the following members to the EAP Team. 
Matt Deibert
Program Manager

Matt joins the team with over a decade of customer service experience. Most recently, Matt served as Associate Director for two trade associations, coordinating efficient operations, supporting event management, and helping members access association benefits. Matt is eager to meet and work with EAP members! 

(610) 825-1600 x 14 or matt@eap.org   
Bob Fiori
Skilled Labor Gap Consultant

With business development, grant, and industry funding experience, in addition to a son involved in the industry, Bob is excited to help EAP “make the industry cool again” as Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe likes to say. Working with the EAP team, members, and industry stakeholders, Bob will be helping EAP gather data over the next few months. Using that data, we will develop product(s) and/or service(s) EAP can offer to help members connect with future employees and grant opportunities. When he comes knocking, please share some time with him!

Electrical Contractors' Section Meeting – April 10 @ 6:00 pm  
Thanks to United Electric Supply and Leviton for hosting our next section meeting at Dave & Buster’s, Wednesday, April 10. Learn more about Leviton New Residential Smart Solutions with a code update from an Inspector, enjoy a delicious dinner and dessert, and network with peers while earning 2.0 CEUs. Learn more here and r egister online here .
Attention Consulting Engineers!
Technical/Academic

Student Membership
Liam Donahue
Education Foundation
Scholarship Deadline Next Week!
Deadline - 3/28/19
Apply Here (Code EAP)
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Got CEUs?

3/22/19 - The Basics of Solar PV Class - 8 CEUs

4/2/19 - Engineers Update (for consulting engineers) - 1 IEEE PDH

4/5/19 - One & Two Family Dwellings - 8 CEUs/PDHs

4/5/19 - AFE Certified Plant Engineer Review Class

4/5/1019 - Electrical Contractors’ Section Meeting – 2.0 CEUs

Nate Void, DCTS Class of 2019, took third place in Skills USA Electrical Wiring Competition in January. The MC Bucket used in the competition was donated by Lyn Brigham and Atkore during one of our last Section Meetings. Thanks, Lyn and Atkore!  
Executive Committee

President
Pat Melvin
Rumsey Electric Company
 
Vice President
Russ deFuria
O'Brien Heating & Air Conditioning

Treasurer
Henry Barusevicius, Jr
H.B. Electric Service, Inc.

Secretary
Fran Pollart
Pollart Electrical Sales

Staff

Executive Director  

Deputy Executive Director

Program Manager