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TRADE THE TRADITIONAL CAREER PATH. TRADE 4 YEARS OF WAITING……FOR A CAREER YOU CAN GET STARTED ON TODAY. Co-Sponsored by Wednesday, May 30, 2018 | 3:30pm – 6:30pm This event will feature interactive demonstrations, putting YOU in the driver’s seat as you participate in hands-on construction activities. […]
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2018 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo TRADE THE TRADITIONAL CAREER PATH. TRADE 4 YEARS OF WAITING……FOR A CAREER YOU CAN GET STARTED ON TODAY. Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 […]
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As host for Session Two in a 4-part career exploration series, PowerForward DuPage welcomed 68 high school sophomores and juniors today. The students, attending from Downers Grove North and South High Schools, are part of Chamber630’s Attainable Futures Program. The program addresses the topic of workforce readiness and each session is geared toward helping the […]
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On Monday, January 29th, PowerForward DuPage was proud to serve as the host for the discussion-style forum co-sponsored by The River Prairie Group of the Sierra Club, The Resiliency Institute of Naperville and the IBEW Local 701. The night featured presentations from Jack Darin, Chapter Director of the Sierra Club of Illinois; Edith Makra, Director […]
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Because homes are built dramatically different than they were 40+ years ago, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) recommends all homes over 40 years old undergo an electrical inspection to ensure your home’s electrical system can handle modern demands and is up to today’s code. They also recommend an electrical inspection be done on homes […]
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NECA will begin accepting entries for the 2018 Project Excellence Awards (PEA) Program January 1, 2018. These awards recognize NECA member companies for their outstanding commitment, professionalism, and ingenuity in delivering an electrical project across 11 different market sectors. For additional information including a timeline of the application process, program FAQs, 2017 submissions and award […]
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The future looks bright for solar in DuPage County! The Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) will stimulate job creation throughout our state, providing the opportunity to strengthen our local economy by expanding solar/renewable energy programs. HOWEVER, IS DUPAGE COUNTY READY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE OPPORTUNITIES? On Monday, January 29th, 2018, please join local […]
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The holidays are going to be a little brighter for the children at Little Friends in Naperville. Earlier this week, Business Representative Bob Perreault and Organizer John Roti, both with IBEW Local 701, dropped off two very large boxes of toys for children of all ages! Each year, the IBEW Local 701 hosts their […]
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The children of IBEW Local 701 members were in for a glorious holiday surprise at the recent Children’s Christmas Party…a visit by the big guy himself, Santa! Bringing loads of holiday cheer, Santa greeted everyone with a hearty “Merry Christmas!” from the second floor of the IBEW Local 701 Hall before descending the stairs […]
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On a blustery cold and stormy Saturday in early November, Fitzgerald’s Electrical Contracting once again teamed up with members of the IBEW Local 701, providing much-welcomed assistance to the Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise during the setup and installation of this year’s Naper Lights located at Naper Settlement. This elite team of electrical professionals started […]
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