by Lisa Strahs-Lorenc | Dec 23, 2024 | Uncategorized

Lisa Strahs-Lorenc had the pleasure of interviewing Sal Ferrara, President and Owner of the Electrical Training Center. Salvatore Ferrara has over 35 years of knowledge and experience in the electrical industry. He has instructed Local Union # 3 Apprenticeship Program 1998-2001; and is currently licensed to teach CEU renewal courses for Master Electricians in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida; and is a provider of CEU’s for NABCEP, building officials, and Home Inspectors in NYS. He currently serves on Code Panel #2 for the NYC Electrical Code. Salvatore Ferrara has testified as an expert witness in the field of electricity for Con Edison and several other law firms.
Presently, he is the owner and Director of the Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center located in Copiague, NY, which provides education for individuals just starting their career, or seeking to improve their skills, in the electrical, HVAC/R, and photovoltaic industries. His career journey into this growing industry was not a straight path. This was not his dream career. However, as his story demonstrates, he was open to opportunity and it has paid off. Never did he think he would be an educator and own a school.
Listen and learn about the career opportunities and what it takes to be successful. His passion and love of this industry is unmistakable, and for the right person, this is a great career. His contact information is contained in the video. Click to watch this informative video and be inspired by Sal’s career journey. Please post and share for others to benefit.
https://youtu.be/ONsIEStfVA0?si=rUcoitDIou3HqVDd
by Lisa Strahs-Lorenc | Sep 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
What do you know about the Security Industry? Maybe you are thinking about security guards. Meet Aiden O’Brien. He is the executive director of a 501c3 called FAST, and their mission is to bring more talent into the security industry (security camera, lock, and alarm systems installers). There is a very low awareness of the tremendous opportunities available in our industry, and they are working to change that. Listen and learn about the opportunities for entry level and growth. Aiden describes the skils needed to these jobs, and the salary range. This is a national need and will only grow more as our society has more security needs. Click on the following link for the video. Aiden’s contact information is in the video. Maybe the security industry is in your future!
by admin | Sep 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Interview with Herlema Owens, President and Founder, Association of Women Construction Workers of America, Inc. Learn how Herlema entered the construction industry, not at all what she had invisioned for her life! Hear about entry-level, growth and long-term opportunities, including pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, education and union benefits.
Thank you to Herlema for paving the way to a great construction career for women and paying it back to a future workforce in this growing industry.
View this informative video: Click here for video
by Lisa Strahs-Lorenc | Jun 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
A crucial part of career planning is to understand the current job outlook and growing trends. Recently, the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics conducted a research on the top 20 fast growing occupations between 2019-29. Check out the results here:
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm
This is a very valuable resource for both our students and parents to explore different career options and how they fit with the world’s demand. As always, ISSA staff is happy to advise and consult students on how this can influence their careers. For more information, please fill out the contact form on our website, or contact us at hge@internationalstudentservices.net
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