ECIA PACE Training
Play a Role in the Industry's Education - Donate TodayYou can still contribute - make a tax deductible donation today! Join your peers in making a donation and commitment to passing the torch to the next generation of electronic components industry workers. This is an ECIA Foundation initiative and all donations are tax deductible and be earmarked for the continued expansion of this program. Again, these courses are free to all ECIA member and sponsor company employees. If you are able to donate to this important effort, please reach out to David Loftus ([email protected]) or click here to complete the donation information . If you have questions, please contact us! “Avnet is honored to be among the founding donors of the ECIA’s Paul Andrews Continuous Education training initiative, which is a fitting tribute to a true industry legend. We can thank Paul for a lifetime of contributions that helped make the industry what it is today. The PACE program is all about a better tomorrow and preparing a future generation of leaders for success.” - Phil Gallagher, CEO, Avnet, Inc. “Ohmite Manufacturing is pleased and honored to participate in the newly formed “PACE Training Initiative” in the remembrance of Mr. Paul Andrews. The initiative will become a staple of focus for ECIA for years to come. We are sorrowed by the loss of our friend Paul Andrews, and hope that in this small way of supporting PACE we will always remember Paul’s leadership in the industry”. – Greg Pace, President, CEO, Ohmite “With a long history of participating in NEDA and ECIA, we felt this was a great way for Marsh to contribute to the continuing education of our future industry champions. It is also a way to honor our dad, Jim W. Banovich, as he loved our industry and was a big proponent of the industry association and supporting it.” – Jim Banovich, CEO, Marsh Electronics
ECIA PACE Training
Industry leaders rose to the occasion and have pledged over $400,000 to fully fund and expand the course offerings. This funding will enable ECIA to maintain and increase the number of courses for the foreseeable future. We have set a goal of $500,000 which will guarantee ECIA members access to unique industry training for their new hires. The first five modules focus on the critical need for employees to understand industry basics:
Future courses will be determined by the ECIA Foundation based on feedback by our members. ECIA PACE Training CommitteeWe owe a debt of gratitude to the ECIA Foundation Board members Jim Kaplan, Cornell Dubilier Electronics; Bruce Kellar, Sager Electronics and Diane Laegeler, Digi International along with Committee members: Todd Martin, Carlton-Bates Company; Robert Derringer, Crouzet; Laura Rude, Digi-Key Electronics; Mark Pierce, ebm-papst; Bill Bradford, Flip Electronics; Christine Bell, JF Kilfoil; Dawn Manhart, Knowles Precision Devices; Allison Turner, Laird Thermal Systems; Caroline Wells, Omron; Aubrie Nooney, PEI-Genesis; Jennifer Townsend, Phoenix Contact; Rochelle Harris, Jeremy Lane and Kristyn Nicholson, TTI, Inc. and Julie Fajardo, TDK-Lambda. |
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For several years the ECIA Foundation, led by Foundation President Jim Kaplan, envisioned establishing basic training for new employees to the electronics industry. Working with a committee and ECIA Service Partner Lectrix Group - an introductory series of 5 courses were created. The courses are hosted on the ECIA website for all members to use as part of their annual dues! 
The story behind the name of the training is one born of respect and honor for an industry pioneer. TTI Founder Paul Andrews was a visionary and had a passion for education. Upon his passing early in 2021, Foundation President Jim Kaplan saw the funding of this training initiative as a way for the industry to honor Mr. Andrews. The Paul Andrews Continuous Education Training was created - P.A.C.E. A presentation to TTI's CEO Mike Morton was conducted on Monday, August 30th. 
