National Resources

OPEESA is the Outdoor Power Equipment and Engine Service Association.  Their  membership includes more than 140 distributors and manufacturers of outdoor power equipment and air-cooled gas and diesel engines.

Learn more about certification, industry news, membership, events and more by visiting their website here.

The mission of ATS is to be the leader in the vocational training industry.  They offer training programs in heavy equipment operation, truck driving, safety, and the construction trades.  The pride themselves on offering the highest standards of quality and integrity.

Learn more about their programs, financing, accreditation, career services, receive their free brochure & DVD and more by visiting their website here.

The AECE was founded in 1985 for collective bargaining and labor relations on behalf of engineering, utility and structures contractors. Its members are dedicated to labor relations directed at preserving the markets of union contractors. It is an all-union bargaining group that negotiates primary Master Labor Agreements under the sole direction of its contractor members.

Find contract information, bulletins, helpful links and more at AECE here.

The IFCA’s purpose is to represent the concerns of the IFCA Contractors, both large and small.

Learn about membership, events, industry news, education, resource links and more by visiting the IFCA website here.

General Education Guidelines for certificate program

The Electric Auto Association (EAA) was formed in 1967 by Walter Laski in San Jose, California. The EAA is a non-profit educational organization that promotes the advancement and widespread adoption of Electric Vehicles.

The EAA’s mission is to act as a public source of information about developments in electric vehicle technology, to encourage experimentation in the building of electric vehicles, and to organize public exhibits and events of electric vehicles to educate the public on the progress and benefits of electric vehicle technology.

Visit their website here.

The mission of the RETA is to enhance the professional development of industrial refrigeration operating and technical engineers.

Learn about certification, education, find industry resources, publications, chapters, conference and job information by visiting their website here.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world.

Find out about industry news, membership, events, careers, education and more by visiting the ASME website here.