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 2025 programs. Upcoming events are listed below.
April 2025
Sat
26
2025
April 26, 2025
Rebuild Together Metro Chicago -- "Christmas in April" - April 26, 2025
(Powering Chicago is a sponsor)
Austin Community / Maywood, IL
Rebuild Together Metro Chicago "Christmas in April" April 26, 2025
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
Washington, D.C.
NECA Legislative Conference April 28 - 30, 2025 Washington, D.C.
May 2025
Fri
9
2025
May 9, 2025
CISCO 2025 Annual Luncheon
May 9, 2025
- Harry Caray’s – Lombard
CISCO 2025 Annual Luncheon May 9, 2025 11:00 AM - Harry Caray’s – Lombard
Sat
10
2025
May 10, 2025
Local Union #134 IBEW Helping Hand Fund - Fundraiser
May 10, 2025 - 2 pm - 7 pm
115 Bourbon Street - 3359 West 115th Street, Merrionette Park, IL
Local Union #134 IBEW Helping Hand Fund - Fundraiser May 10, 2025 2 pm to 7 pm 115 Bourbon Street 3359 West 115th Street Merrionette Park, IL 60803
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 Guest presentation from ELECTRI International.
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
Tue
20
2025
May 20 - 22, 2025
REGISTRATION CLOSED -- "Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction " - DATE CHANGE!!! May 20 - 22, 2025
The event to be held on Tuesday, May 20 - 2025 - Thursday, May 22, 2025 at INTECH.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.
Tuesday, May 20 - 2025 - Thursday, May 22, 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
June 2025
Wed
4
2025
June 4 - 5, 2025
ECA 53rd Annual Spring Conference
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - Thursday, June 5, 2025
The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva, WI
ECA 53rd Annual Spring Conference Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - Thursday, June 5, 2025 The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa 7036 Grand Geneva Way Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 53147
August 2025
Thu
14
2025
August 14 - 15, 2025
SAVE THE DATES!!!! ECA Young Professionals 7th Annual Leadership Conference
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - Friday, August 15, 2025
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523
ECA Young Professionals 7th Annual Leadership Conference Thursday, August 14, 2025 - Friday, August 15, 2025 Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center 3500 Midwest Road Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523
Mon
18
2025
August 18, 2025
Electric Association Annual Golf Outing
Monday, August 18, 2025
Kemper Lakes
Electric Association Annual Golf Outing Monday, August 18, 2025 Kemper Lakes
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
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
Mon
27
2025
October 27 - 29, 2025
"Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction & Calculating Shop Burden" - NEW DATES!!! - October 27 - 29, 2025 (3-day Seminar)
The event to be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 - Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at INTECH.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.
Monday, October 27, 2025 - Wednesday, October 29, 2025 (3-day Seminar) "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
November 2025
Thu
6
2025
November 6, 2025
Electric Association Membership Awards Dinner
Thursday, November 6, 2025
TBA
Electric Association Membership Awards Dinner Thursday, November 6, 2025 TBA
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
