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.
April 2024
Tue
16
2024
April 16 - December 31, 2024
Culture of Collaboration Workshop
Transforming Our Industry Together: Introducing the DEI Program for ECA of Chicago
In a constantly evolving world, the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplaces has never been more critical. It is with great excitement that we introduce a pioneering DEI program tailored specifically for the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) of Chicago
January 2025
Wed
15
2025
January 15 - 17, 2025
ELECTRI Winter Council Meeting 2025
January 15 - January 17, 2025
La Quinta Resort & Club - La Qunita, CA
ELECTRI Winter Council Meeting 2025 January 15 - January 17, 2025 La Quinta Resort & Club 49-499 Eisenhower Drive La Quinta, CA 92253
Thu
16
2025
January 16, 2025
11:30AM - 1:00PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - January 16, 2025 (THURSDAY!)
The event is being held on Thursday, January 16, 2025 (in conjunction with the EA Annual Conference)
Drury Lane Conference Center 100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, IL (630) 530-8300
ECA Membership Meeting Thursday, January16, 2025 Drury Lane Conference Center 100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, IL (630) 530-8300
Mon
27
2025
January 27 - 30, 2025
2025 MEP Innovation Conference
January 27 - 30, 2025
The InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown - Los Angeles, CA
2025 MEP Innovation Conference January 27 - 30, 2025 The InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Wed
29
2025
January 29, 2025
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Reasonable Suspicion / Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Seminar (1/29/25)
The event is to be held at Maggiano's Banquets - Oak Brook, IL.
Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center - Barbarossa Room, Oak Brook, IL
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is proud to sponsor the Reasonable Suspicion / Sexual Harassment Prevention Seminar on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, IL (Barbarossa Room).
February 2025
Wed
12
2025
February 12, 2025
8:00AM - 10:00AM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - February 12, 2025
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - Breakfast Session!
Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Ctr. - Oak Brook, IL 60523
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Ctr. - Oak Brook, IL 60523 Breakfast Session!
Thu
13
2025
February 13, 2025
"Managing the Lifeblood of Contracting - Cash Flow" - February 13, 2025
The event to be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Maggiano's Banquets
Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL (Barbarossa Room)
Thursday, February 13, 2025 "Managing the Lifeblood of Contracting - Cash Flow" Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Shaabini Alford, Maxim Consulting Group - Facilitator
Wed
19
2025
February 19 - 21, 2025
NECA Future Leaders Conference - February 19 - 21, 2025
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
Renaissance Nashville Hotel - Nashville, TN
NECA Future Leaders Conference February 19 - 21, 2025 Renaissance Nashville Hotel Nashville, TN
March 2025
Mon
3
2025
March 3 - 4, 2025
CSC / ASA Construction Expo & Safety Conference
March 3 - 4, 2025
Drury Lane Conference Center, Oakbrook Terrace, IL
CSC / ASA Construction Expo & Safety Conference March 3 - 4, 2025 Drury Lane Conference Center 100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Thu
13
2025
March 13, 2025
"Labor Cost - Convert Your Biggest Risk To Your Biggest Advantage" - March 13, 2025
The event to be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at INTECH.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.
Thursday, March 13, 2025 "Labor Cost - Convert Your Biggest Risk To Your Biggest Advantage." 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Multi-Purpose Room) IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL. Shaabini Alford, Maxim Consulting Group - Facilitator
Wed
19
2025
March 19, 2025
12:00PM - 2:30PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - March 19, 2025
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 -
Mastro's Steakhouse- 520 N .Dearborn Street. - Chicago, IL 60654
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Mastro's Steakhouse - 520 N .Dearborn Street. - Chicago, IL 60654 The ECA welcomes Commissioner Marlene Hopkins, Chicago Department of Buildings as the guest speaker.
April 2025
Sun
6
2025
April 6 - 7, 2025
Women in NECA Conference
April 6 - 7, 2025
Hollywood Florida
Women in NECA Conference April 6 - 7, 2025 Hollywood, FL
Mon
7
2025
April 7 - 9, 2025
NECA Now Conference
April 7 - 9, 2025
Hollywood Florida
NECA Now Conference April 7 - 9, 2025 Hollywood, FL
Wed
16
2025
April 16, 2025
12:00PM - 2:30PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - April 16, 2025
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 -
Truluck's Steakhouse - 9860 Berwyn Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Truluck's Steakhouse - 9860 Berwyn Avenue - Rosemont, IL 60018
Sat
26
2025
April 26, 2025
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Ronald McDonald House Charities Gala
April 26, 2025
The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL
Ronald McDonald House Charities Gala April 26, 2025 6:00 pm start time. The Geraghty 2520 S. Hoyne Avenue Chicago, IL
Mon
28
2025
April 28 - 30, 2025
NECA Legislative Conference
April 28 - 30, 2025 (Tentative Dates)
Washington, D.C.
NECA Legislative Conference April 28 - 30, 2025 Washington, D.C.
May 2025
Mon
12
2025
May 12 - 14, 2025
"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction " - May 12 - 14, 2025
The event to be held on Monday, May 12 - 2025 - Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at INTECH.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.
Monday, May 12 - 2025 - Wednesday, May 14, 2025 "Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction " 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (for each of the three days) IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL. Multi-Purpose Room Jim Johannemann, NECA Estimating Training Faculty Member - Facilitator
Wed
14
2025
May 14, 2025
12:00PM - 2:30PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - May 14, 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Gibsons Steakhouse - 2105 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Gibsons Steakhouse - 2105 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 ELECTRI International & NECA Government Affairs presentations.
Mon
19
2025
May 19 - 21, 2025
NECA Safety Professionals Conference
May 19 - 21, 2025
Des Moines, IA
NECA Safety Professionals Conference May 19 - 21, 2025 Des Moines, IA
September 2025
Wed
10
2025
September 10, 2025
12:00PM - 2:30PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - September 10, 2025
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 -
Shaw's Crab House - 1900 East Higgins Road - Schaumburg, IL
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Shaw's Crab House - 1900 East Higgins Road - Schaumburg, IL - Normandie Room (2nd Floor) The ECA welcomes State Lobbyist, Chris Nybo & Mike Alvarez, Chicago Lobbyist as the guest speakers.
Fri
12
2025
September 12 - 15, 2025
NECA Convention & Trade Show
September 12 - 15, 2025
Chicago, IL
NECA Convention & Trade Show September 12 - 15, 2025 Chicago, IL
October 2025
Mon
6
2025
October 6 - 8, 2025
"Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction / Calculating Shop Burden" - October 6 - 8, 2025
The event to be held on Monday, October 6, 2025 - Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at INTECH.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.
Monday, October 6 - 2025 - Wednesday, October 8, 2025 "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction / Calculating Shop Burden" 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (for the first two days; 8:00 am - 12:00 pm on the third day) IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL. Jim Johannemann, NECA Estimating Training Faculty Member - Facilitator Walead Atiyeh, NECA Training Faculty Member / Consultant - Facilitator
Wed
8
2025
October 8, 2025
12:00PM - 2:30PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - October 8, 2025
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - Mr. Don Finn, Local 134 IBEW Business Manager.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803
ECA Membership Meeting October 8, 2025 IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803 (708) 389-1340
Thu
23
2025
October 23, 2025
"Project Planning for Small Projects " - October 23, 2025
The event to be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel - Oak Brook, IL.
Hyatt Lodge Hotel - 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL
Thursday, October 23, 2025 "Project Planning for Small Projects" Hyatt Lodge Hotel - 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL Q Room (seminar) / Piazza area (breakfast / lunch) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mark, Federle, Marquette University - Facilitator
November 2025
Wed
12
2025
November 12, 2025
8:00AM - 10:00AM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - November 12, 2025
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - BREAKFAST SESSION!
Gibsons Steakhouse 2105 Spring Road Oak Brook, IL 60523
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Gibsons Steakhouse 2105 Spring Road Oak Brook, IL 60523
Thu
13
2025
November 13, 2025
"Increasing Engagement, Retention, and Development for Employees" - November 13, 2025
The event to be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Maggiano's Banquets
Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL
Thursday, November 13, 2025 "Increasing Engagement, Retention, and Development for Employees" Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL Barbarossa Room 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group - Facilitator
