EDUCATION RESOURCES One of the primary activities of many industry associations and trade groups is education. Here is a list of associations that offer education and training, including their websites for more information.

CEMA / ENTECH Entech, affiliated with the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association, has direct relationships with fuel companies. As part of its job placement services, Entech helps trainees find apprenticeships, and it offers tuition assistance, too. For more information, visit http:// entechtraining. org /

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EMANH Energy Marketers Association of New Hampshire offers training for oil heat professionals in the state. From certification renewals to full courses, EMANH training sessions are designed to promote continuing education for technicians, customer service representatives, and more. For more information visit https:// energymarketersassociationnh. com /.

EMARI The Energy Marketers Association of Rhode Island offers educational and informational seminars on a wide range of issues relevant to the industry. For more information visit https:// warmth4ri. com /.

ESEA Empire State Energy Association seeks to provide education, training, legislative and regulatory assistance to its members, and to promote the important role its members play in New York State’ s economy to the public at large. Visit https:// eseany. org /.

FMANJ Fuel Merchants Association of New Jersey provides updates, alerts and information on changing rules and regulations, and it offers opportunities to train employees and get involved with NORA programs. For more information visit https:// www. fmanj. org /.

HVOEC The Hudson Valley Oil & Energy Council provides services that communicate, educate and promote the oilheat industry in New York’ s Hudson Valley. For more information visit https:// www. bioheathudsonvalley. com / hvoec-members /.

MAINE EMA The Maine Energy Marketers Association is a non-profit 501c( 6) trade association representing more than 300 members, including 125 heating oil, propane, biofuels and motor fuels providers as well as convenience store owners. Members own and operate 70 % of Maine’ s 1,300 convenience stores, selling more than one billion gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel, and distribute more than 90 % of all the propane sold in the state each year. MEMA also has more than 175 associate members who provide goods and services to Maine’ s petroleum dealers and their customers.

The association’ s Maine Technical Education Center is owned and operated by over 300 Maine and New England member companies who help to design educational programs, donate equipment, and hire graduates from the school they themselves fund. For more information visit https:// maineenergymarketers. com /.

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