In early August, Johnson College instructor Clair Kenny, Ed.D, attended the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee’s (NJATC) 2009 National Training Institute (NTI). This week long educational conference took place at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. The NTI focuses on instructor training for individuals in the electrical industry. Close to 2,000 participants from around the nation took part in this year’s conference. Dr. Kenny remarks, “I never saw so much talent in such a beautiful, welcoming atmosphere.”
Dr. Kenny entered the Professional Education Training group, a four year training program, as a Visiting Scholar. He assisted with third year courses, including Performance Evaluation and Teaching & Managing in a Technical Laboratory.
Several participants celebrated Dr. Kenny as he was the first educator to attend as a Journeyman Electrician from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) in NTI’s 20 years of operation.
Dr. Kenny has been working in the electrical industry for 44 years and has been teaching for 38 years. He says of NTI, “What I learned there reinforced everything I’ve done in my whole career.” As a dedicated Johnson College faculty member, Dr. Kenny states, “I could see some of my students follow in my footsteps… I’m lucky, I love what I do.”
Johnson College’s Electrical Construction and Maintenance Technology program instructs students in basic AC/DC circuit theory, blueprint reading, and residential, commercial and industrial construction theory and practices according to the National Electrical Code.
Clair Kenny, Ed. D., Instructor, Electrical Construction and Maintenance Technology, Scranton, PA
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Johnson College is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
I have an electrical technology school in Wilkes-Barre. This is a good guy but I see a code violation. If you look at the panelbox all the knockouts are gone and there were no knockout seals in its place.
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This picture was taken in the Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology classroom. The structure he is standing in front of is a learning tool.
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is there a conference booked for 2010?
You can check here for details: http://www.njatc.org/
Could you please inform me as to when your next conference is to be held.
This conference is not hosted by Johnson College. If you need information, check out the NJATC website: http://www.njatc.org/
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teaching is a noble profession and a good leader and facilitator are the best model, I salute on your dedication
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I believe I was at this conference.
This years week long educational conference was excellent, whether your experienced or green you will benefit from this. Highly recommended.
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Great conference, great speaker
The 2010 Conference was already held but there will be another conference next year
Kudos to Dr. Kenny for his 38 years in teaching the youngster. Hard to find dedicated teachers in these days.
will it be around the same date next year?
Thanks for keeping us updated.
The long period of time working and teaching what is the most difficult thing you have encounter on working or teach.
teaching and sharing your experience with students is a great thing
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This is a good program. It is also very important to not only teach aspiring electricians the theory behind being good in the trade but to also show some support for those that graduate and work for small electrical contracting businesses. Many of those electrical contractor businesses are still suffering from the dip in the economy recently.
Another thing that would be helpful is that we should learn to estimate our construction cost and worth.
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With great pride, this is real accomplishment. Thus, followed by a great deal of estimation in constructing works of mind.
sounds like a cool conference. wish i could have been there.
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Could you please let me know the next date of the planned conference
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Do you have post grad diplomas in there?
I wish to have more information about this. Haven’t read such post like this. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this share. I would just like to say,I really found it interesting.
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I am interested in his conferences, does anyone have any information when he will hold another conferences? I missed the last one.
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Sounds like a great conference providing a wealth of knowledge backed by years of experience. Congratulations
Certainly a fine program since it teaches people who want to be electricians the theories and methodology behind electrical work. Even better is the continued support since times are tough right now and added help after finishing certainly never hurts.
Thanks for sharing this awesome program. Looking forward more of your blog.
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You should be a great example of every person who wants to be a teacher.
As a general contractor who primarily handles bathroom remodeling, I can tell you that I wish Dr. Kenny could help out some of the electricians I work with on a daily basis
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A good handyman needs to learn about electrical work because there are always items for a handyman involving electrical problems.
I will be checking back often to learn basic and minor electrical skills.
Every handyman needs to know some electrical skills because fixture need replacing and added to a home from time to time.
When a homeowner needs to add some flood lights or want some decorative lights in their yard, a good resource for them is to call a local handyman or to look one up online.
One of my friends studied under Dr. Kenny. Cool to see.
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Bill
With his knowledge you can learn a lot. I hope he could be my professor too.
I desperately need to take a few courses. I’ve got my license to practice in Texas, but I need more instruction and would like to get more learning on the AC/DC theories.
Since I’m about to move to PA, this would be nice.
I’ve seen it all with Deerfield remodeling Contractorsand I wish Dr. Kenny would come up to Chicago and give a crash course to some of the teams here.
I found this class invaluable for doing my own wiring when I finished my basement.
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I was lucky during my school to receive technical training and I think this a very suitable education for many students who may not have the capacity for abstraction and with teachers closer to their difficulties students.
Anyway I have very fond memories. Cordially
Walter
Steven B Dodge:Interesting article to read.Thanks a lot for posting.
You have a great program. I am pretty sure this will to a lot of people.
It’s nice to see people really love what they do, and help people continually.
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looks like a great place to study.
Electrical work is key to nearly any home remodeling project. A good electrician will stay up to date with local building codes and regulations.
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It’s great to see people that love their job! Especially, when it’s a teacher! Thank you for this post!
Designed to give students hands-on experience for entry-level positions in electrical construction, installation, operation and maintenance occupations, this program delivers technical courses in electrical/electronics theory plus the installation, maintenance, wiring, and testing of electrical/electronic apparatus and control devices through the application of the National Electric Code.
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Nice post, when is your next conference ?
B/c it’s march (march madness) – Every time I see NTI I keep thinking NIT (National Invitational Tournament)! Not sure why though b/c my hogs didn’t make any post season play this year
Great read, and very interesting. Been an electrician since i left school and love it every day.
Many thanks.
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Great conference! Hope they would have another one this year
Top post. I look forward to reading more chears!
Is there any new updates regarding when another conference will be held? Or can someone post a link to another page that has this info.
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Thank you for the information. I’ll be back for updates.
Ideas on when the next conference will be? Date Time ETC?? and is there one every year?
I also would want to know when another conferences will be held, thanks
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I want to say thank you for this post. Actually I need some informations on electrician training. I want to share about IBEW and NJAT for my raders blog at http://www.smartstudentsconference.com/.
I know that NJATC offers it but It only enrolls people one a year and its too late. How does a person get signed up and can go training asap? Not for me. I just need information to how its possible. If you know or been through something like that please answer. Thanks!
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Thanks for the sharing the post. Mr Clair Kenny, best of luck in future
Great conference, hope that there will be another conference like this one. Thumbs up!
this course is very interesting! I hope you repeat the course.
Conference at any technology not only holds the exterior view but also a informative for that technology. Congrats to Dr. Kenny for out experience on Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology.
I want to join next conference….
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Great Blog! Great speaker! Will there be a 2011 conference and where will it be? I wish I can take basic course on electronics, what can you suggest?
I desperately need to take a few courses. I’ve got my license to practice in Texas, but I need more instruction and would like to get more learning on the AC/DC theories.
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I’m going to be back for updates.
I also would need to know when yet another conferences will be held, thanks.
I think there isn’t better way of showing passion for teaching that what is taught. Very good article, thanks for sharing.
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We need as many people as we can get like Dr Kenny to keep passing on the skills to the next generation, both in the USA, and where I am in the UK.
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It’s great to see a highly regarded professor go to a nice conference such as this one. I’m sure he will bring back plenty for the students to learn and your university will continue to grow!
Dr. Kenny sounds an interesting guy, it is great to see someone who obviously loves his work so much.
That is really cool
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Great skills are learnt from an early age and if the government contributes more to help apprenticeships in companies for the future, especially towards East London Electricians to offer school leavers an apprenticeship.
The program begins with a review of basic math as it relates to the electrical trade and an introduction to hand tools, materials, basic electrical resistive theory, wire sizing, circuit construction, and troubleshooting. The program continues with basic through advanced motor control, motor theory and maintenance, installation and maintenance of equipment, and instruction in job-seeking skills.
Teaching and sharing your experience with students is a great thing. I salute on your dedication.
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As a long time journeyman electrician (22+ years) I can certainly appreciate Dr. Kenny’s loyalty and dedication to the electrical training industry. We certainly need more like him. Keep up the great work!
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