Education & Training

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee plans annual continuing education programs to  keep ECA members on top of the latest technology and business practices, workforce development issues, and more so that they can lead the Chicagoland electrical construction industry.

Here is a snapshot of the 2019 programs.  Upcoming events are listed below.

March 2024

Mon
25
2024
March 25 (7:30AM) - 26 (4:00PM), 2024

"2 Day Master Class - Advance the Service & Maintenance of Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2024" - 3/25/24 - 3/26/24

Please join us for this  ECA Research and Education Committee program!

The Hyatt Lodge Conference Center, 2715 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523, (630) 568-1234.

Monday, March 25, 2024 - Tuesday, March 26, 2024 7:30 am - 4:00 pm "2 Day Master Class - Advance the Service & Maintenance of Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2024" - "Dominate Your Market, Learn the Ins and Outs of Compliancy Utilizing NFPA 70E and NFPA 70B." To be facilitated by Sean Samson, Samson Training, Ltd. & Kylie Taylor, Megawatt Training & Consulting The Hyatt Lodge Conference Center 2715 Jorie Blvd. - Room 264 Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234. There are only 8 slots left available for this program!

April 2024

Wed
10
2024
April 10, 2024
11:00AM - 12:00PM

"Contracting with M/WBE Vendors- The Do's and The Don'ts" Seminar - April 10, 2024

The Pre-Membership Meeting Program is from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Union League Club of Chicago - 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604

April 10, 2024 Union League Club of Chicago 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604 Jaemie L. Neely, Executive Director Federation of Women Contractors

Wed
10
2024
April 10, 2024
12:00PM - 2:30PM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - April 10, 2024

Luncheon Event -

Union League Club of Chicago - 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604

April 10, 2024 Union League Club of Chicago 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604

Thu
11
2024
April 11, 2024
8:00AM - 10:30AM

"Reasonable Suspicion" Seminar - April 11, 2024

Program is from 8:00 am - 10:30 am (includes breakfast)

Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Ctr. - Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 368-0300

April 11, 2024 Maggiano's Banquets 240 Oakbrook Ctr. Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 368-0300

Thu
11
2024
April 11, 2024
2:00PM - 4:00PM CDT

Frontline Leadership Development Program

Elevate Your Leadership Game: Introducing the Frontline Leadership Program

IBEW-NECA Technical Institute

This innovative program is crafted to transform skilled laborers into outstanding foremen by incorporating strategies from high-performance team environments akin to those found in top-tier sports teams but with a unique construction-centric twist.

Mon
15
2024
April 15 - 17, 2024

2024 NECA Emerge Conference

April 15 - 17, 2024

MGM Grand Hotel - Las Vegas, NV

2024 NECA Emerge Conference April 15 - 17, 2024 MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas, NV

Fri
26
2024
April 26, 2024
8:00AM - 10:30AM

ECA / NECA Safety Forum -- “Workplace Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Training" -- Local 701 MAP Update -- Local 134 ERS Update / Construction Industry Alliance Update - Friday, April 26, 2024

Friday, April 26, 2023 at DuPage / Local 701 JATC

28600 Bella Vista Parkway, Warrenville, IL (630) 393-1701

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Safety Committee along with the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA and Power Forward DuPage is proud to sponsor a special program, "Workplace Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Training" -- Local 701 MAP Update -- Local 134 ERS Update / Construction Industry Alliance Suicide Prevention Update as follows: DATE: Friday, April 28, 2023 TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. LOCATION: DuPage / Local 701 JATC 28600 Bella Vista Parkway Warrenville, Illinois (630) 393-1701

May 2024

Mon
6
2024
May 6 - 8, 2024

NECA Legislative Conference

May 6 -8, 2023

Washington, DC

NECA Legislative Conference March 6 - 8, 2023 Salamander Hotel Washington, DC

Wed
15
2024
May 15, 2024
12:00PM - 2:30PM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - May 15, 2024 -

Luncheon Program

Truluck's Restaurant - 9860 Berwyn Avenue - Rosemont, IL

ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Truluck's 9860 Berwyn Avenue Rosemont, IL

Mon
20
2024
May 20 - 22, 2024

2024 Safety Professionals Conference

May 20 - 22, 2024

Denver, CO

2023 Safety Professionals Conference May 20 - 22, 2024 Denver, CO

Thu
23
2024
May 23, 2024
5:00PM - 8:00PM CST

Young Professionals of ECA Chicago - SPRING EVENT!

May 23, 2024.

The Young Professionals of ECA Chicago are pleased to host their next event at Pinstripes in Oak Brook, IL.

June 2024

Wed
12
2024
June 12 - 13, 2024

ECA 52nd Annual Spring Conference - REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - Thursday, June 13, 2024

The American Club, 419 Highland Drive, Kohler, WI

ECA 52nd Annual Spring Conference Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - Thursday, June 13, 2024 The American Club 419 Highland Drive Kohler, WI

July 2024

Mon
15
2024
July 15 - 17, 2024

2024 ELECTRI Council Meeting

July 15 - 17, 2024

Intercontinental Boston, Boston, MA

2024 ELECTRI Council Meeting July 15 - 17, 2024 International Boston Boston, MA

September 2024

Mon
16
2024
September 16 - 17, 2024

"Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction" - September 16 - 17, 2024

The event to be held on Monday, September 16, 2024 & Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Hyatt Lodge Conference Center

Hyatt Lodge Conference Center, 2715 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234.

Monday, September 16, 2024 & Tuesday, September 17, 2024 "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction" Hyatt Lodge Conference Center 2715 Jorie Blvd. - Room 264 Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234 Presented by Glenn DeSoto, NECA Education 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Both days)

Wed
18
2024
September 18, 2024
8:00AM - 10:00AM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - September 18, 2024

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - Breakfast Session!

Gibsons Steakhouse - 2105 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL

ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Gibsons Steakhouse Oak Brook, IL. 8:00 am - 10:00 am This is a Breakfast Meeting! Guest Presenter is:  Dr. Vincent Windrow, Lead Executive of Cornucopia Consulting Group -- "Aspirational Leadership: A Key to Advancement"

Wed
18
2024
September 18, 2024
10:00AM - 12:00PM

"AI in Electrical Construction" - Post ECA Regular Membership Meeting SEMINAR - September 18, 2024

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - Post Membership Meeting Seminar

Gibsons Steakhouse - 2105 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL

"AI in Electrical Construction" (Post Membership Meeting Seminar) Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Gibsons Steakhouse 2105 Spring Road Oak Brook, IL. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Facilitator is Josh Bone, ELECTRI International Director

Sat
28
2024
September 28 - October 1, 2024

NECA 2024 Convention & Trade Show

September 28, 2024 - October 1, 2024

San Diego, CA

NECA 2024 Convention & Trade Show September 28, 2024 - October 1, 2024 San Diego, CA

October 2024

Wed
16
2024
October 16, 2024
12:00PM - 2:30PM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - October 16, 2024

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - Mr. Don Finn, Local 134 IBEW Business Manager.

IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803

ECA Membership Meeting October 16, 2024 IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803 (708) 389-1340

Thu
17
2024
October 17, 2024
8:00AM - 11:00AM

Managing Work in Progress (formerly, “Cracking the ‘WIP’ – Driving Predictable Cost Projections”) - Please join us for this  ECA Research and Education Committee program!

The event to be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024. It will be held at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH).

IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803

Thursday, October 17, 2024 8:00 am - 11:00 am Managing Work in Progress (formerly, “Cracking the ‘WIP’ – Driving Predictable Cost Projections”) To be facilitated by David Morton, Maxim Consulting Group IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803

November 2024

Wed
13
2024
November 13, 2024
8:00AM - 10:00AM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - November 13, 2024

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - Breakfast Session!

Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Ctr. - Oak Brook, IL 60523

ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Breakfast Session!

Wed
13
2024
November 13, 2024
10:00AM - 11:30AM

LQBTQ+ 101 and Allyship" - Post ECA Regular Membership Meeting Presentation - November 13, 2024

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - Center on Halsted Presentation

Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Ctr. - Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 368-0300

LGBTQ+ 101 and Allyship Presentation facilitated by Center on Halsted Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Maggiano's Banquets 240 Oakbrook Ctr. Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 368-0300 10:00 am - 11:30 am