https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/making-news daily 0.75 2024-09-19 https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/making-news/septemberoctober-pool-pro-magazine-article-apprentice-to-master monthly 0.5 2024-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/6b97f45c-9d5d-4a6a-a781-993b858bea96/Pool+Pro+Magazine+Article+on+Apprenticeship+09.2024.png Making News - September/October Pool Pro Magazine Article: Apprentice to Master - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/making-news/psatc-feature-article-in-the-ipssan monthly 0.5 2024-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/438d21f1-e288-4247-92c2-02314af58872/11.2023+PSATC+Article+in+IPSSAN.png Making News - PSATC Feature Article in The IPSSAN - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/making-news/hs71fjzdazcmpmzs5f5fwciqap9oum monthly 0.5 2021-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1633482148808-3W3MWWICYVZXHUJIMDG7/file-1A66B100-8433-4D3F-906D-E4AC9A83334A.jpeg Making News - Episode 21: Let’s Talk About Pools Podcast with Lauren Broom ~ Special Guests from PSATC https://www.spacecoastpoolschool.com/1564-2/ https://podcast.apple.com/us/podcast/let’s-talk-about-pools/id1541561685 https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/making-news/psatc-featured-in-pool-pro-magazine monthly 0.5 2021-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1633469782576-U9F5KZ7W3CPM4YGVN3SF/IMG_6076.jpg Making News - PSATC Featured in Pool Pro Magazine - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/making-news/xx5wwumbmvxu6w3wwerqfj1203uzsl monthly 0.5 2021-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1622744711909-B12WJXQ1RJ9SGA82B5XM/1.jpg Making News - PSATC receives FEDERAL approval - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1628179521734-HALMLY5ZS3S1F4O7N7VP/Certificate+Of+Registered+Apprenticeship+for+PSATC+from+the+US+DOL.jpg Making News - PSATC receives FEDERAL approval - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/making-news/leaders-of-psatc-in-pool-amp-spa-news monthly 0.5 2021-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1616008891376-2W92V6IKTY3M6BNOOUHP/FullSizeRender+%282%29.jpeg Making News - Leaders of PSATC in Pool & Spa News Nate Traylor with Pool & Spa News and Aquatics International talked with pros Javier Payan, David Hawes and Rich Gallo about managing rapid growth in the Pool & Spa Service Sector. https://www.poolspanews.com/business/how-to-manage-rapid-growth-in-the-pool-and-spa-service-sector_o https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/making-news/national-spotlight-shines-on-psatc-leader monthly 0.5 2021-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1615413109755-13O3E538WW6BE4Y8WTWY/Screen+Shot+2021-03-10+at+1.18.39+PM.jpeg Making News - National Spotlight Shines on PSATC Leader. Inside this months PoolPro magazine, David Hawes discusses the importance of watching your company’s financials to remain successful. https://poolpromag.com/march-april-2021/ https://poolpromag.com/by-the-numbers/ https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/making-news/psatc-sponsorship-outreach-presentation monthly 0.5 2021-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1613035494055-RXZN9B7VRXR3XXXY7BFB/Facebookthumbnail.sponsor.outreach.png Making News - PSATC Sponsorship Outreach Presentation - Become a sponsor and support the PSATC mission. Many thanks, and remember that PSATC — works for you. https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/making-news/psatcs-radical-change-ipssa-article monthly 0.5 2021-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1613029654090-X734O0C7YJ9EYFMTNMPJ/IPSSN+Nov+2020+Pg.+9 Making News - PSATC’s Radical Change — IPSSAN November 2020 Newsletter Article https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/making-news/having-das-as-a-partner-helps-psatc-enact-game-changing-goals-february-2021 monthly 0.5 2021-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1612914576498-STTSKNV5VCE8M6YYDECK/Screenshot+%2812%29.png Making News - PSATC Featured in State of California’s e-Newsletter https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/making-news/d7pfrylj8g0pcfgxq83soucrcjafiq monthly 0.5 2021-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1609293839043-Q8SLWULYYKLLQVOIBB0C/PSATC%2527s%2BPool%2Band%2BSpa%2BApprenticeship%2BAcademy%2B%2528PSAA%2529-3.jpg Making News - PSATC Pool & Spa Apprenticeship Academy Webinar 12/1 https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/making-news/psatcnationalapprenticehipweek monthly 0.5 2021-02-11 https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/making-news/national-apprenticeship-week-november-8-14-2020 monthly 0.5 2021-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1613041287888-FJ4FUY6E01LHMUPI7J84/Proc2020.png Making News - Inaugural Proclamation for National Apprenticeship Week November 8 - 14, 2020 by the PSATC https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/home daily 1.0 2026-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1610526167702-IS5XOGS1ZGKK4TVG7KYA/Screenshot+2021-01-13+at+12.18.10+AM.png Home - Employers “Finally we have in place a comprehensive workforce development effort to recruit and educate pool and spa service technicians and maintenance specialists, built by industry leaders listening to other professionals and crafting a program that deserves the support and participation of all of us.” - Rich Gallo, Owner of Pure Swim https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1611725642535-16YXMJ8QMOHFNBT9OTBS/Red+Pants+Pool+Cleaner.png Home - Become a Pool and Spa Apprentice - It’s a Great Choice for a Career! Have you ever thought of starting a career in the Pool and Spa Service Industry? Here’s why you should dive in today to investigate. There is a game-changing effort underway. It is our workforce development strategy launched through a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship education and training program through The PSATC Apprenticeship Program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/81ebf438-f880-40a5-872c-9edcec77442d/Learn+Earn+Return+Image+with+Black+Logo+2.png Home - PSATC’s Pool & Spa Apprenticeship Program Learn: Industry leaders teach about the core competencies and technical skills to be successful in the Pool and Spa Service Industry early, often, and over a career. Earn: Apprentices get paid while they are enrolled in the apprenticeship program. Apprentices undertake daily hands-on projects overseen by a journeyman mentor - with all tuition paid by the employer. In addition, the program includes a built-in wage increase from the employer. Return: After graduating from our Apprenticeship Program in 12 months, apprentices return as a journeyman with a salary increase - having earned the respect of their fellow employees and enhanced stature in the industry. All graduated apprentices will receive a Certificate of Completion from both the State of California and the US Department of Labor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1611732833040-T15AVMCC369OJKSJ0USX/Untitled+design+%2818%29.png Home “PSATC is a game changer for the Pool and Spa Service Industry, and we are pleased to be a sponsor of this first-ever education and training program realized through the Pool and Spa Apprenticeship Academy (PSAA). We have no doubt that the PSAA will be a tremendous success - both in championing greater professionalism in the industry and in meeting critical workforce development goals.” —— Author, Company https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/jobs-your-work-day daily 0.75 2025-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1612846875241-O28EN9414QK5NYNOEKY1/Red+Pants+Pool+Cleaner.png Jobs / Your Work Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1612843762917-6AYRPNZ2DJROBB56CQWT/Computer.png Jobs / Your Work Day - What You Will be Studying and Learning PSATC has developed a comprehensive year-long curriculum to educate and train apprentices through our Pool and Spa Apprenticeship Program. It is a demanding series of coursework and training – a minimum of 144 hours of Related Supplemental Instruction (RSI) and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. In this process you will be exposed to industry experts teaching and training according to current industry standard practices and technology -- across a number of key curricular categories, including: CPO Certification Business Safety Water Quality Structures and Finishes Circulation and Filtration/Hydraulics Heaters and Optional Equipment Control Systems Pump Motors Electrical Local and ICC Codes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1612859416407-GWKE1RBP699VSHH0OUWW/Untitled+design+%2822%29.png Jobs / Your Work Day - Requirements for Participation Must be chosen by your employer to be enrolled as a PSATC Apprentice Must have a valid California Driver’s License, have normal insurability, and not be at high risk Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the occupations and work processes Must be 18 years old. No maximum age. Once you have completed the year-long program, you will be considered a “fully titled” employee who will earn journeyman wages for either the maintenance technician or service specialist positions, and provided industry-recognized credentials and a Certificate of Completion from the State of California’s Division of Apprenticeship Standards, by authority of the California Apprenticeship Council. Your completion of the Related Supplemental Instruction will also earn you the following: Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification that is valid for five years OSHA 10 Certification National Plasterers Council (NPC) Start-up Certification Basic Residential Water Chemistry Program Additional certifications from multiple industry manufacturers https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/employer-benefits daily 0.75 2025-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/fe00e14e-98fe-4851-84ae-2728f19dc10e/SM+Post+Employer+Benefits.png Employers Benefits - Benefits -- Apprenticing employees can have many benefits for employers, including: Developing talent and motivating by investing in their education/training. Replacing retiring workforce. Creating career paths within their company. Recruiting, training, and retaining employees. Transferring knowledge from your experienced technicians to new apprentices. Building relationships and networks. Producing well-rounded and highly trained employees, which equates to higher quality of work. Taking advantage of potential Tax Credits, including Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). Staying competitive and reducing workforce turnover. Return on Investment (ROI) -- According to the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) at the California Department of Industrial Relations, employers can expect an ROI of $1.47 for every $1.00 invested. Company Loyalty -- the DAS reports that the average retention rate of an apprentice is 91%, and that apprentices report greater pride in their work and commitment to the employer. https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/donate daily 0.75 2022-06-17 https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/sponsors daily 0.75 2025-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1612851397426-7RVM5AQ54K94XXS870OO/Untitled+design+%2816%29.png Sponsors - EMAIL atc@poolapprenticeship.com for sponsorship opportunities or fill out the short form below and we will call you directly. https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/mission-vision-values daily 0.75 2024-04-11 https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/psatc-committee daily 0.75 2026-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/fcc0ea0d-fd52-4fe6-bba3-272e37654ff1/Manley+headshot++0014+copy.jpg PSATC Committee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/f9006d4e-13a7-40c9-a7d9-755aba36187b/Dave+website+photo.jpg PSATC Committee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/7ab86584-19ae-4cba-81d0-1004681948e0/Javier+Website+Photo.jpg PSATC Committee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/b0412e75-f73d-482d-8423-7369dfd64d5a/Ryan+Carlson+Photo.jpeg PSATC Committee https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/staff-volunteers daily 0.75 2023-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1659538013330-ZTLHYN3EM9FT0I0P66FI/IMG-5833.jpg Staff & Volunteers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1659538645714-A72XAGVRVSBMZ5M0UEE7/Dan+Edwards+Marketing+and+Communications+Volunteer.jpg Staff & Volunteers https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/chairman-message daily 0.75 2021-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1609155387671-6GJ190YJJSMVTLQG1PFO/IMG_5056.JPG Chairman Message - Dear Website Visitors, For many years, we have needed to provide an organized opportunity for those seeking a career path in the Pool Service industry. Recognizing this need, 3 volunteers who were leaders in the industry, formed the Pool & Spa Apprenticeship and Training Committee (PSATC). We embarked on an ambitious plan to develop a program and a structured learning environment with a well rounded curriculum. Our aim was to train employees and individuals seeking to become Pool Service Technicians. We started working closely with the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards, the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship, the San Joaquin County Office of Education, as well as other government agencies, companies, and non-profit agencies, to develop a historic Program for the Industry. We successfully gained approval for our program, and are now ready to provide employers with the trained work force they have been seeking. Every member of PSATC is passionate about our mission to train and educate apprentices, and help them achieve success in their new career. Sincerely Yours, David J. Hawes President & Chairman https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/responsibilities daily 0.75 2024-04-24 https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/das-lea-partners daily 0.75 2023-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1609171391967-TMYV0I9VJGMUQZG4M24Q/Consultants.jpg DAS & LEA Partners - Aligned and Sanctioned by: State of California Division of Apprenticeship Standards San Joaquin County Office of Education https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/apprentice-benefits daily 0.75 2024-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1612847371328-SY0G683QE5TCASF4PF99/Pool+Service+Industry.png Apprentice Benefits https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/pool-spa-apprenticeship-goals-curriculum daily 0.75 2026-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1612888025198-14MQ6MS6J058NQURITE8/Blue-book.png Pool & Spa Apprenticeship Program - Pool & Spa Service Apprenticeship Program PSATC’s Apprenticeship Program offers a registered apprenticeship and training program to help employers develop a world-class workforce, boost productivity, maximize cost-effectiveness, and promote workforce development. These 2000 hours of on-the-job training, combined with a minimum of 144 hours of related instruction provided by experts in the pool and spa industry, will guarantee that graduates become well-qualified, job-ready employees. The Apprenticeship Program will take twelve months to complete, after which the State of California and the US Department of Labor issues official Certificates of Completion (upon successful graduation) and graduates are considered journeymen/women. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/cc41c4c5-c52d-4bba-8497-4b1a457601cc/Learn+Earn+Return+Image+with+Black+Logo.png Pool & Spa Apprenticeship Program Learn: Industry leaders teach about the core competencies and technical skills to be successful in the Pool and Spa Service Industry early, often, and over a career. Earn: Get paid while you are going to school and undertaking daily hands-on projects overseen by a journeyman mentor - with all program tuition paid by your employers. In addition, the program includes a built-in wage increase from your employer. Return: After graduating from the PSATC Apprenticeship Program in 12 months, return as a journeyman - having earned the respect of your fellow employees and enhanced stature in the industry for being a PSATC graduate. Each graduating apprentice will receive a Certificate of Completion from the State of California, Division of Apprenticeship Standards as well as from the US Department of Labor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f63d08418005bf1e36fd0/1609796821334-QO2LVZEK4VGUC6TRRZO4/Two-people-typing.png Pool & Spa Apprenticeship Program - Pool & Spa Service Apprenticeship Program “The Pool & Spa Apprenticeship and Training Committee’s (PSATC) core curriculum includes learning goals and content that empower our apprentices to become fully competent and to help them fulfill their personal goals and aspirations. This includes the organization’s values, and knowledge about the industry, and it also develops independent learning skills. PSATC strives to train and develop maintenance specialists and service technicians and equip them with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills with on-the-job training, to meet the needs of the industry.” -Silvia Uribe, Education Director and Education Committee Chair https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/academic-curriculum daily 0.75 2025-02-04 https://www.poolapprenticeship.com/roi-apprentice-investment-rates daily 0.75 2025-07-25