P3 Propane Safety hires safety consultant

February 1, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

John Horner has joined the safety services team of P3 Propane Safety as a senior consultant of training and safety. He is currently based in Texas.

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PPA names director of training, workforce development

January 2, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Don Mumma joins the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association (PPA) as its new director of training and workforce development during a period of growth and expansion.

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The updated program leverages online training modules to make the material more accessible. (Aranga87/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Propane emergency response training refreshed

December 12, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

PERC’s Propane Emergencies program supports the industry’s ability to work with the fire service in response to propane-related incidents.

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Become a propane brand ambassador on LinkedIn

December 1, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

Follow these four steps to create a LinkedIn presence that will help you build strong relationships in the propane industry.

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Left to right: PPATEC 2022 graduates Jamal Laster, Cody Wallace, Riley Thomas and Caleb Templin (Photo: PPA)

PPATEC launches workforce development program

October 27, 2022 By Jesse Khalil

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center launched a 10-week program to expand workforce development in the propane industry.

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Cultivating a place to learn

August 4, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council is directing industry members to its Learning Center for propane industry safety and training information.

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Provide employees with soft-skills training

April 7, 2022 By Christina Armentano

Paraco Gas is providing employees with soft-skills training to elevate workforce communication, employee mindset and customer satisfaction.

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Faces & Places: March 2022

March 11, 2022 By LP Gas

In March Faces & Places, find images of industry members at the National Propane Gas Association’s winter meetings in Palm Springs, California, and more.

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Growing safer using technology

February 10, 2022 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow evaluates how the propane industry has fully embraced technology and improved safety and training as a result.

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Laney leading a presentation for Oklahoma propane marketers. Photo courtesy of Paula Laney

Propane Personality: Safety, training professional Paula Laney

August 23, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Check out a conversation with Paula Laney, the director of safety, education and training for the Oklahoma LP Gas Research marketing and safety commission.

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