Pub. 3 2021 Issue 2

SUMMARY 4 Cover Story 04. PROFILE POWERSPORTS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER In February 2020, Kit Doty from Profile Powersports in Conway, NH, decided to reach out to the Mount Washington Valley Career and Tech Center's Automotive program. Workforce Development 05. GREAT BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE COURSE OFFERED THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH NHADA MEMBER The goal of the Motorcycle Technician program is to prepare students to work in the increasingly sophisticated and complex field of motorcycle technology through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on skill development. 06. POWER SPORTS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM OFFERED AT MANCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE A career in the power sports industry can be both fulfilling and rewarding. If you are looking for technicians, Manchester Community College is a great place to start. 14. ApprenticeshipNH PARTNERS WITH NHADA: EXPANDS APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENTRY-LEVEL TECHS New opportunities for individuals interested in becoming an auto technician now exist through a one-year, hands-on apprentice- ship program created through a new partnership between the ApprenticeshipNH program and the NH Automobile Dealers Association (NHADA). 21. JUMP-START YOUR CAREER IN AUTOMOTIVE Are you currently sponsoring a high school student or 1st-year college student through an internship or job co-op? Workers' Compensation 10. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER REPORTING AN INJURY? Many of our members have already begun using the HIPPA compliant online First Report of Injury (FROI). 12. MSDSONLINE PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH NHADA Is your MSDS binder up-to-date? When was the last time you invento- ried your chemicals and made sure you had the up-to-date versions of the Safety Data Sheets? 13. AED DIRECT PURCHASE PROGRAM 2021 Over the years, NH businesses have bought Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at discounted rates through NH’s “Direct Purchase” program, administered by the State of New Hampshire Department of Safety. Events &Training 07. THE 25TH ANNUAL DRIVE FOR A TECH GOLF TOURNAMENT IS NEXT MONTH! The weather is warming up, and the greens are ready! 11. ROLL THROUGH THE YEARS WITH NHADA: SEPTEMBER 19-21 Mark your calendars! Our Annual Convention to celebrate 100 years is right around the corner, and we could not be more excited. 20. NHADA’S ONLINE TRAINING PORTAL: A BENEFIT FOR ALL MEMBERS During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been challenging to complete training where we need to maintain social distancing and avoid large groups. Legislative 08. 2021 LEGISLATIVE CROSSOVER UPDATE By the time you read this, the NH Legislature will be a little more than halfway done with one of the oddest sessions that one can remember. D R I V E 2