--- title: CONNECTIONS Blog | James Lake description: Jim is the Vice President - Training at Viking Group, Inc. --- [Skip to content](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/author/james-lake#main-content) [![Viking Logo](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Viking%20PMS287%2072dpi-2.png?width=211&height=50&name=Viking%20PMS287%2072dpi-2.png)](https://www.vikinggroupinc.com) Open main navigation Close main navigation ## Trusted above all.™ # Welcome to the CONNECTIONS Blog Learn, explore, and stay connected. Viking's CONNECTIONS Blog is here to help you stay up-to-date on popular topics pertaining to Viking and the fire protection industry as a whole. Explore some of Viking's highlighted products, events, and resources available and more through these insightful posts provided from industry pros.   Recent Posts:   [![](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hubfs/Banner%20Graphics%20and%20Featured%20Images/Blog_Featured-Image-Training-01.png)](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/training-formats) [Viking Training](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/viking-training), [Fire Protection Training](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/fire-protection-training), [Technical Experts](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/technical-experts), [Virtual Viking](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/virtual-viking) ## [“I cannot teach you anything”](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/training-formats) ![Picture of James Lake](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jim%20Lake.jpg?width=50&name=Jim%20Lake.jpg) [James Lake](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/author/james-lake) May 29, 2025, 8:37:11 AM Well that is quite a title for a training article, but it is only half of the quote! The other half ... [Read more](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/training-formats) [![](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hubfs/Photos/Blog_Featured-Image-Template_Training-01.png)](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/next-generation-training) [Viking Training](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/viking-training), [Fire Protection Training](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/fire-protection-training), [Technical Experts](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/technical-experts), [Virtual Viking](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/virtual-viking) ## [Advancing the Industry: Training the Next Generation](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/next-generation-training) ![Picture of James Lake](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jim%20Lake.jpg?width=50&name=Jim%20Lake.jpg) [James Lake](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/author/james-lake) Nov 20, 2023, 9:15:50 AM I don’t know when I became part of the “senior circuit” of this industry, but my fellow “seniors” an... [Read more](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/next-generation-training) [![Hands-On Fire Protection Training and Learning Programs](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hubfs/IMG-1538-web.png)](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/new-viking-learning-programs-in-2023) [Viking Training](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/viking-training), [Fire Protection Training](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/fire-protection-training) ## [New Viking Fire Protection Training and Learning Programs in 2023](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/new-viking-learning-programs-in-2023) ![Picture of James Lake](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jim%20Lake.jpg?width=50&name=Jim%20Lake.jpg) [James Lake](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/author/james-lake) Feb 2, 2023, 3:34:55 PM 2022 was a banner year for Viking learning programs. We hosted over 60 learning events and customer ... [Read more](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/new-viking-learning-programs-in-2023) ## We have what you need, when you need it. Head to supplynet.com and get started on your next job from wherever you are. [Shop Now](http://www.supplynet.com/) [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/vikingworldwide) [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/company/viking-group-inc-/) [instagram icon](https://www.instagram.com/vikinggroup/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/vikingsprinkler) --- [![Viking Logo](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Viking%20PMS287%2072dpi-2.png?width=180&height=43&name=Viking%20PMS287%2072dpi-2.png "Viking Logo")](https://www.vikinggroupinc.com/) 5150 Beltway Dr. SE, Caledonia, MI 49316     |     © 2023 Viking Group, Inc.