opportunities for members to learn, grow, and contribute. Each phase builds upon the last, ensuring that ev- ery improvement is thoughtful, tech- nically rigorous, and aligned with the needs of our members. One of the most important steps in that journey is establishing a stan- dardized curriculum managed by EGSA. Regardless of where a mem- ber attends a course—or how they participate—they should receive the same high-quality educational experi- ence grounded in consistent learning objectives and technical standards. That consistency benefits not only individual learners but also employ- ers who rely on EGSA education to develop knowledgeable, capable teams. At the same time, we’re rethinking how educational content is orga- nized. Instead of viewing schools and courses as standalone events, we’re designing an integrated curriculum that creates clear learning pathways throughout a professional’s career. Foundational knowledge will lead naturally to more advanced topics, allowing members to build their ex- pertise with confidence while giving employers greater flexibility to match education with workforce needs. This structured approach also pro- vides a stronger framework for the future. As new technologies emerge and industry needs evolve, new learning modules can be added with- out redesigning the entire curriculum. The result is an education ecosystem that is both consistent and adapt- able—one that can grow alongside the industry it serves. Just as importantly, we’re investing in the people who deliver that educa- tion. The knowledge and dedication of our instructors have always been among EGSA’s greatest strengths. By providing standardized course materials, instructor resources, and a structured train-the-trainer model, we can expand our network of edu- cators while preserving the technical excellence and consistency mem- bers expect.
Education has always been one of EGSA’s defining strengths. Our re- sponsibility now is to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of a changing industry—not only for to- day’s professionals, but for those who will follow. While the long-term roadmap for EGSA Education will unfold over the next several years, members will be- gin seeing tangible progress much sooner. Many of the initiatives that support this broader strategy are al- ready underway, and together they represent the first steps toward a more connected, consistent, and ac- cessible educational experience. One of the most exciting milestones is the development of a course called: Fundamentals of Onsite Power Gen- eration . This new course is being de- signed to provide a common techni- cal foundation for anyone entering our industry or seeking a broader under- standing of onsite power generation systems. Whether you work in sales, project management, manufacturing, distribution, customer service, opera- tions, engineering or are simply new to the field, there are core principles that every onsite power generation professional should understand. We are currently targeting the inau- gural offering in the fourth quarter of 2026, and I encourage you to watch for additional announcements as we move closer to launch. While this Fun- damentals course is our newest ed- ucational offering, it also represents something much larger. It reflects a new philosophy for how EGSA will design educational content going for- ward—each course intentionally con- nected to the next, creating a logical progression of knowledge rather than a collection of independent classes. That same philosophy guides the modernization of our existing educa- tional programs. EGSA’s Basic School, Advanced School, Load Bank Training and Gen- erator Maintenance programs have provided exceptional technical edu- cation to thousands of professionals.
When I stepped into this role, one of my first priorities was to take a com- prehensive look at the entire educa- tion program. Working alongside the EGSA staff, Board of Directors, and Education Committee leadership, we asked ourselves a simple but import- ant question: How do we ensure that EGSA Ed- ucation not only serves today’s professionals but also prepares the workforce our industry will need tomorrow? The answer became much larger than updating existing schools or cre- ating a few new courses. Our industry is changing. New tech- nologies continue to emerge. Power systems are becoming increasingly integrated and sophisticated. Cus- tomer expectations continue to rise, while many organizations face the challenge of attracting, developing, and retaining skilled professionals. At the same time, people are learning differently than they did even a de- cade ago. They expect education to be accessible, flexible, and connect- ed to their professional growth. Those realities present both a chal- lenge and an opportunity. Rather than making incremental im- provements, we chose to think more broadly about what EGSA Education could become over the next several years. Our vision is to create a com- prehensive learning framework that supports professionals throughout every stage of their careers—from individuals entering the industry for the first time to experienced engi- neers, technicians, consultants, man- ufacturers, distributors, and business leaders seeking to deepen their ex- pertise. This is not a short-term initiative, nor is it a quick update to existing pro- grams. It is a deliberate, long-term investment in the future of our in- dustry. Over the next one to three years, we will follow a strategic road- map designed to strengthen our ed- ucational foundation while expanding
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