Wednesday, February 28

Check-In / 8:00-9:00 am :: SA Ballroom Pre-Function Area

Breakfast / 6:00-8:00 am :: Drury Hotel Mezzanine

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Exhibits Open / 8:00am-Noon :: SA Ballroom

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Breakout Session A1 / 8:00-9:30 am :: Medina

 Structured Practice with Mark Forster, CUSP 

This crucial step allows learners the opportunity to fail safely. You will learn how structured practice will enhance your training program and allow your learners to be better prepared for assessments and the real-world.

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Breakout Session A2 / 8:00-9:30 am :: Blanco

 Selected to Lead, A Foreman’s Field Guide to Success! with Curtis Bradley, CUSP 

Leadership Training for Journeyman Lineman Transitioning to Foreman

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Mid-Morning Break / 9:30-10:00 am :: San Antonio Ballroom Vestibule

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Lunch On Your Own / Noon – 2:00pm :: Riverwalk Restaurants

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Exhibits Open / 2:00 – 4:00 pm :: SA Ballroom

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Breakout Session B1 / 2:00-3:30pm :: Medina

 Utilizing Technology for Competency Training with Brian Doubinin 

Virtual Reality (VR), 3D technology, and simulations are transforming business operations and training. In this session, we'll showcase how companies use these tools for training, safety protocols, accident investigations, work planning, and integrating Safety by Design in project collaboration.

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Breakout Session B2 / 2:00-3:30pm :: Blanco

 ISPC’s Evaluation Placement Testing (EPT) with Dan Taylor, CUSP, and Kenneth Pardue, COSS

Looking to place new hires with experience and prior training into your apprenticeship program?  Take a look at ISPC’s approach at qualifying experienced new hires with the methodical and proven process of Evaluation Placement Testing.

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Afternoon Break / 3:30-4:00 pm :: San Antonio Ballroom Vestibule

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User’s Development Board Meeting / 4:00-6:00 pm Mack Turner, CUSP and Kenneth Pardue, COSS :: SA Ballroom

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Exhibitor Move-Out / 4:30-6:00pm :: San Antonio Ballroom

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Evening Drinks and Snacks / 5:30pm-7pm :: Drury Hotel Mezzanine

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Dinner On Your Own / 5:30pm-10pm