Your News for February 29, 2016
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ALI Course 16 is "Sold Out"

The best keeps getting better...and filling up faster! MCAA's Advanced Leadership Institute (ALI) has had many "firsts" during the past fifteen years, but this past week definitely saw one for the record books...ALI Course 16 officially "sold out" on February 22 with 38 accepted into the course.
Need Recruiting Strategies that Work_ Find Them at MCAA 2016
Find Out How the "White Hats" Took Out the "Black Hats"...This Time

Super sleuth Chris Tarbell, former special agent with the FBI, used his cyber skills and knowledge of the dark web to track down and nab two of the world's most notorious hackers. At MCAA 2016, you'll hear how he did it during his session, sponsored by DEWALT, and how what he learned from that experience can help you tighten the net around your company's communications and data management devices.
Assess Your Company's Safety Record

If you're wondering how your company's safety program and achievements compare with others in the industry, then be sure to participate in MCAA's 2016 Safety Statistics and Awards Program.
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Piping & Service Industry Coalition of Western New York Contributes to MCERF

The Piping & Service Coalition, a Western New York partnership of more than 50 contractors and nearly 1,000 highly-skilled union craftspeople represented by Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union No. 22, has made a $25,000 pledge to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF), a first-ever labor-management contribution.
MSCA Service Managers Training Program
Strengthen Your Service Manager's Leadership

MSCA's Service Managers Training Program (April 4-7, Royal Sonesta Harbor Court, Baltimore, MD) is an accelerated program designed to help service professionals improve their management and leadership skills and effectively contribute to the bottom line results of their organizations.
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Ventilation will be Addressed at 2016 NCPWB Annual Technical Committee Meeting

Evan Flower of Summit Filtration Technology will be a featured presenter at the 2016 NCPWB Technical Committee Meeting (April 24-25, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Ponte Vedra, FL). He will discuss how ventilation is integrated into UA training facilities and industrial buildings.
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Build a Stronger Team

MSCA's Growing and Developing Service Supervisors program (April 28-29, Brookfield, WI) will help supervisors understand how to coach, mentor, manage, and motivate their technicians. Each attendee will receive a comprehensive manual containing more than 100 forms and worksheets to use for day-to-day responsibilities in areas such as safety, operations, training, tools, and vehicles. Sign-up for this program at the link below.
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Deal of the Year...Hire an Intern, Get a Check

The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) is offering an excellent bonus to MCAA members that hire well-qualified interns for summer or part-time work.
Advance Entry-Level Employees' Skills at Sales Basecamp
Maximize Service Sales Performance

The MSCA Sales Basecamp course (May 2-3, Chicago, IL) will prepare employees new to service sales and/or the HVACR and plumbing industry to confidently sell services while creating added value for the customer. 
NFPA Safety Training Webinars Are Open for Registration
Arc Flash Training Webinar is a Life-Saving Investment

Make sure that your employees who work with or around electricity participate in the Qualified Level Arc Flash Safety Training Webinar; the training could save their lives. The next webinar is on March 17, 8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Eastern time.
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