The need for electricians and skilled labor is expected to soar with the alternative and renewable energies jobs projected to be created by the proposed federal infrastructure bill. Over the last 120 years, thousands of apprentices have graduated from the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (IN-Tech) in Alsip, Illinois into highly skilled union journeypersons, trained with union […]
To show Chicago and Cook County the faces of union electrical members who have kept Chicago moving forward before, during, and after the pandemic, today we’re launching the We Are Powering Chicago social media campaign. From July 12-August 13 capture images of you and your teams and submit them through social media using the below […]
When COVID-19 hit Chicago early in 2020, Powering Chicago began thinking about what they could do to help their customers throughout Cook County. Because initial guidance focused on the importance of handwashing and sanitizing high-touch surfaces, Powering Chicago came up with the Contactless Office campaign which included a downloadable eBook that outlined the numerous ways […]
On Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in our country’s armed forces. May their sacrifice inspire us with the courage we need to do the right thing, even when it’s not the easy thing.
When COVID-19 hit Chicago early in 2020, Powering Chicago began thinking about what they could do to help their customers throughout Cook County. Because initial guidance focused on the importance of handwashing and sanitizing high-touch surfaces, Powering Chicago came up with the Contactless Office campaign which included a downloadable eBook that outlined the numerous ways […]
The 1920s was a confluence of events for the city of Chicago. Military veterans were coming back from WWI, Prohibition reigned, and the beer wars helped give rise to Chicago’s organized crime. To help combat the city’s growing image problem, Chicago decided to host the 1933 World’s Fair. But with the Great Depression devastating the […]
The NECA/IBEW Powering America team’s recruiting efforts were on display at the 2018 NECA Show in Philadelphia. More than 2,500 local area apprentices gathered to hear from national leadership on what it means to be a part of the NECA/IBEW partnership. It’s clear they’re invested in building a workforce that’s ready for your next project.
IBEW Local 134 electricians and the Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago are Powering Chicago into the future.
NECA/IBEW IN-TECH Director, John Donahue, has joined Powering Chicago as its Executive Director.
