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
August 2024
Thu
1
2024
August 1 - 2, 2024
Young Professionals of ECA: 2024 Leadership Conference
The Virgin Hotel, Chicago, IL. (203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601)
The Young Professionals of ECA Chicago will hold their annual leadership conference at the Virgin Hotel on August 1- 2.
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
"Impacts of AI on Electrical Contracting" - 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
"Impacts of AI on Electrical Contracting" (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
Tue
8
2024
October 8, 2024
"Developing and Managing Project Schedules" Tuesday, October 8, 2024 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
The event to be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 8:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Hyatt Lodge Conference Center
Hyatt Lodge Conference Center, 2715 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 "Developing and Managing Project Schedules" Hyatt Lodge Conference Center 2715 Jorie Blvd. - Room 248 Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234 Presented by Mark Federle, Marquette University 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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
Tue
12
2024
November 12, 2024
"NECA Premier Partners Program" - Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The event to be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel
Hyatt Lodge Hotel, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234.
"NECA Premier Partners Program" Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Hyatt Lodge Hotel 2815 Jorie Blvd. Q Room Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234
Tue
12
2024
November 12 - 14, 2024
NECA Safety Professionals Institute - November 12 - 14, 2024
NECA Safety Professionals Institute
Washington, D.C.
November 12 - 14, 2024 NECA Safety Professionals Institute Washington, D.C.
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
"Foundational Components for Equity / LGBTQ+ Inclusion / Allyship in the Workplace." - 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
"Foundational Components for Equity / LGBTQ+ Inclusion / Allyship in the Workplace." 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
