The AVO Difference

We believe that people learn by doing.
A true hands-on experience has been the foundation of successful training programs and apprenticeships, because it works. AVO's substations, cable fields, circuit breaker, relay and motor controls labs are designed to replicate the working environment. Students perform actual testing and maintenance under instructor supervision with equipment from a variety of industry recognized manufacturers. We make integration of the newest electrical equipment technologies an ongoing effort. Watching a video, clicking through a program, or listening to a lecture can never be a substitute for hands-on experience.

We have a passion for sharing knowledge.
That's why every aspect of our curriculum is designed to facilitate student learning. Each one of our instructors has decades of field experience that provides a real world perspective in the classroom and equally important - the ability to effectively communicate that knowledge. AVO provides exceptional instructors that are articulate, resourceful, organized, patient, sensitive to students' needs, and dedicated to providing an extraordinary learning experience. Every course curricula is carefully developed using expert analysis resulting in well-defined objectives that are relevant to current industry needs. Effective language, illustrations, supplementary materials, and logical presentation sequence are integrated into every course to ensure each student leaves with the skills and tools to do the job.

We are leading the electrical industry.
AVO's Director, Dennis K. Neitzel, CPE, Principal Committee Member for the NFPA 70E, Senior Member of the IEEE, and Working Group Chairman for IEEE Std. 902, has gathered the best engineers and instructors in the industry for the AVO team. We have membership and leadership affiliations in organizations including the AFE, ASSE, FOA, IAEI, IEEE, NFPA, NETA, VPPPA and more. Through research and membership in the leading industry organizations, we not only stay ahead of technology and process developments, we propose the changes that affect you.

We teach on all major manufacturers of electrical equipment.
We do not promote any specific manufacturers equipment or services in any of our classrooms. Our classes are non-commercial and address all common industry makes/models of electrical equipment.