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Education Advisory Committee Information

24.1-04-01-04
  • The board shall form an education advisory committee to review educational classes and programs required by the board.
  • The committee shall develop minimum requirements in the area of study for the electrical education of individuals registered and licensed by the board.
  • The committee shall review the approved classes and programs every five years or as necessary and submit a report to the board for final approval.
  • The executive director shall preside over the committee meetings.
  • The committee shall meet as deemed necessary, but no less than once per year.

 

Meeting Schedule

  • January 22, 2025
  • February 19, 2025
  • May 8, 2025
  • June 18, 2025

 

Members

The education advisory committee members may consist of individuals selected from the following categories:

  • The executive director of the board.
  • The training administrator of the board.
  • A representative from a North Dakota college-approved electrical degree program.
  • A representative from a North Dakota college-approved off-campus electrical correspondence or online program.
  • A North Dakota registered professional electrical engineer.
  • A North Dakota master electrician who is certified as an instructor through a vocational education department.
  • A North Dakota journeyman electrician who is certified as an instructor through a vocational education department.
  • A North Dakota power limited electrician who is certified as an instructor through a vocational education department.
  • An individual having experience with an apprenticeship training program.
  • James Schmidt
    • Executive Director

 

  • Scott Halle
    • Training Director

 

  • Zach Sheeley
    • On Campus Representative

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  • Robert Zachariason
    • On Campus Representative

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  • Nichole Wischnak
    • Off Campus Representative

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  • W. Brian Poykko
    • ND Professional Engineer

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  • Tim Pull
    • ND Master Electrician

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  • Steve Mundahl
    • ND Journeyman Electrician

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  • Ivan Maas
    • ND Power Limited Electrician

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  • Adam Kidwell
    • Related Training Apprentice Educator

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  • Jeff Kirstein
    • Related Training Apprentice Educator

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Agendas

Date:        June 18, 2025

 

Time:       9:00 a.m.

 

Minutes

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