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Last year was one of remarkable progress, innovation, and collaboration at NEIEP, all made possible by our dedicated staff, leadership, and partners. Before we turn our attention to the opportunities ahead for 2025, we wanted to share some of the fantastic achievements of 2024. Celebrating Key Accomplishments In 2024, NEIEP hosted an impressive 81 instructor […]

Dear IUEC Members, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you about a vital requirement concerning harassment training that applies to all our members, including apprentices, mechanics, instructors, and anyone regularly working alongside apprentices. As you may know, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) governs all registered apprenticeship programs, and […]

NEIEP’s Region 15 Area Coordinator Aimee Paquette has had a career of firsts in the nearly three decades she has spent in the industry. From becoming the first female Elevator Mechanic at her local in Florida, to championing diversity and inclusion within the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC), she has dedicated her career to […]

At NEIEP, we understand how important your time is, and we want to ensure you’re getting reimbursed promptly for completing the Mechanic Required CE course (MR024). However, we’ve noticed a recurring issue that we want to address to make sure you’re receiving your funds without delay. What’s Happening?  Each week, NEIEP processes reimbursements for those […]

With a background in English literature, writing, history, and editing, Jon Henson’s career path could have led him in several different directions. Luckily for everyone who has passed through the doors at NEIEP, he chose a path that would lead to him becoming one of the elevator industry’s educational leaders. Jon has held positions as […]

Attention IUEC Mechanics: the cutoff date to complete your mandatory continuing education (12/31/2024) will be here before you know it. As per the agreement, every year Mechanics are required to carry out eight (8) hours of online continuing education from NEIEP’s curriculum. With this important deadline fast approaching, we thought it would be a good […]

Lester White has played a pivotal part in NEIEP’s success and the impact he has had on the elevator industry will come as no surprise to those who are familiar with Lester and his remarkable range of interests and talents. Growing up in East Cleveland, Ohio, Lester attended Shaw High School where he participated in […]

If you’ve ever been curious about a career in the elevator industry, there’s no better place to start than becoming an Elevator Apprentice with the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC). This career path offers a balanced blend of hands-on work, technical skill development, and good compensation. Here’s a comprehensive overview of how you can […]

Electricity has become such a key aspect of our lives that as adults, we can sometimes forget about the associated dangers. And for those of us working with electricity, there are few hazards more dangerous in the workplace than the arc flash. The sudden electrical discharge known as an arc flash can cause horrendous injuries […]

Over the course of one’s life, pivotal decisions can alter the trajectory of that person’s journey. For Paul Miller, one of the elevator industry’s seasoned professionals, life’s path weaved its way through the worlds of electrical engineering and firefighting before settling into the fascinating world of elevators. Paul’s story is one of dedication, evolution, and […]