Toolbox Talks Ep 1: JULIE Essentials Courses & How Education Drives Safe Digging with Amy Chmura

Welcome to the first episode of JULIE’s Toolbox Talks, your go-to resource for safe digging and protecting Illinois’ underground infrastructure.

In this episode, host Jill Sailer is joined by co-host Brian Mackenzie and special guest Amy Chmura, JULIE’s Director of Education and Strategic Projects, to explore JULIE Essentials — JULIE’s free, online education platform designed for excavators, utility professionals, locators, and homeowners.

You’ll learn:

- Why JULIE Essentials courses were created

- Who can benefit from them (from new hires to seasoned professionals)

- How flexible, on-demand learning supports busy crews

- How micro-learning and mobile access make training easier

- Common misconceptions about JULIE and how education clears them up

Whether you’re working in Illinois every day or digging here for the first time, this episode shows how education plays a critical role in damage prevention and safe excavation.

▶️ Learn more about JULIE Essentials at julieessentials.com

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