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On Thursday, August 9th, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL 11th District) will host a panel discussion about the impact of apprenticeship programs on America’s future economy. The panel will address the opportunities and challenges we can expect in the coming years and how we can best remain a global leader in an ever changing economic world. […]
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Warrenville held its Independence Day Parade on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 and once again, the IBEW Local 701 along with PowerForward DuPage had a float entered in this event. Even though the temperature outside was at least 90 degrees, the parade was well represented by the Local 701 with over (60) members, spouses and children in […]
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Over 200 students, parents, and area residents attended the 2018 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018. The event was co-sponsored by the DuPage County Building & Construction Trades Council and CISCO (Construction Industry Service Corporation) and hosted by PowerForward DuPage. The doors opened to a large group of people at […]
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Recently, our Executive Director Karyn Charvat had the opportunity to speak with Jerry McGlynn, Vice President of Field Operations & Safety at McWilliams Electric about the importance of homeowners testing their GFCI receptacles. The spot is being featured on Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) as the “Ask Your Local Expert” segment, but you can see the […]
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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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