In Case You Missed The 2018 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo…
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)…
May is National Electrical Safety Month!
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…
PowerForward DuPage Hosts Attainable Futures Session
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…
Over 130 Attended Recent FEJA Event at IBEW Local 701 Hall
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…
The Importance of an Electrical Inspection in Older Homes
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 2018 Project Excellence Awards
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…
PowerForward DuPage to Host FEJA Event
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…
Spreading Christmas Cheer at Little Friends
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…
Fitzgerald’s Electrical Contracting Lights Up the Holidays
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…
2017 PowerForward DuPage Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to our 2017 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…
