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Join the Conversation With Industry Experts On Aug 14th at 1:00 p.m. ET
No matter the scope or setting of your jobsite, you know the challenges that skills gaps can pose to your workforce and organization. In this webinar, Daniel Cooper, Area Coordinator at American Line Builders Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (ALBAT) and 2024 IBEW Instructor of the Year recipient, along with Gary James, a 25-year heavy equipment veteran and industry expert from CM Labs, will offer field-proven strategies and solutions that address the most common training hurdles in civil works, and a glimpse into the future of workforce development.
Key takeaways will include:
- How practicing critical tasks in a virtual, high-consequence environment builds safer
habits and sharper situational awareness - ALBAT’s approach to addressing issues around equipment availability for operator
training - What simulation-based training can do to support your training goals
- Time will be dedicated at the end of the discussion to answer live audience questions.
This is a must-attend event for operations managers, utility leaders, and anyone interested in simulations in the workplace. We encourage you to forward this webinar to the relevant executive and training stakeholders on your team.
Time will be dedicated at the end of the discussion to answer live audience questions.
Attendance worth 1 contact hour for certification/CUSP maintenance.
Gary James
With over 25 years of hands-on experience in the industry, Gary James began his career as a laborer at just 18 years old. He went on to run his own successful business, James Ground Works, before joining Next Generation Equipment Training as its Lead Instructor. Today, James serves as the Subject Matter Expert at CM Labs, where he continues to share his deep industry knowledge and passion for training excellence.
Daniel Cooper
Daniel Cooper is an IBEW Journeyman Lineman from Local 317 in Huntington, West Virginia, and the 2024 IBEW Instructor of the Year. With deep expertise in electrical safety and workforce development, Daniel plays a key role in shaping industry training standards. As Area Coordinator at the American Line Builders Apprenticeship and Training (ALBAT) JATC, he develops and implements safety procedures and instructional materials that help prepare linemen and safety professionals for real-world challenges. Daniel also holds a CUSP with ET&D endorsement and a 500-hour OSHA certification, making him a recognized authority on safety and instructional excellence.