Articles Tagged with ''training and education''

Executive Director, Christine Hoffer, joins Brock Yordy to talk NY-GEO 2025 in Saratoga Springs, New York. 

Mud school, or formal training programs in drilling fluid engineering, have been around since at least the mid-20th century.

On September 17^th, the Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET), in collaboration with the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) and Geothermal Drillers Association (GDA), graduated the first class of seven new-to-the-ground-source geothermal industry professionals. 

Why is it such a challenge to recruit driller industry professionals to attend these events at a time when manufacturers are consistently fielding new products, and regulators are trying to better understand industry challenges?

Join Brock Yordy on the Driller Newscast as he celebrates new geothermal grads and chats with HEET’s Angie and Stacy!  

The only way to avoid having the best ideas and innovations buried in the graveyard is to allow others the opportunity to explore and try new things.

Ontario's first geotech and environmental drilling training day bridged the knowledge gap through industry collaboration and professional development. 

The recent announcement of program suspensions at Fleming College, including the unique Drilling program, has sparked concerns among alumni and industry professionals, highlighting the need for community support to ensure its continuation and the importance of specialized education in fostering industry growth.

IGSHPA's transition to more accessible and widespread training is sure to revolutionize the industry and bring in a whole new demographic for geothermal.