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Congratulations to our 2018 Scholarship winners! In order to receive the $1,500 scholarship, applicants were required to submit a letter stating their goals and why the scholarship should be awarded to them as well as the scholarship application with official…

The photos from the day of the golf outing are below and may be downloaded by simply right clicking on the picture.      

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…

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…

  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)…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

  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…