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PowerForward DuPage was pleased to sponsor a recent event that discussed the electrification of school bus fleets. Speaker panels touched upon three key areas of consideration before undertaking such an effort: infrastructure and planning needs, successful funding and implementation strategies,…

Members of the IBEW Local 701 Women’s Committee have once again volunteered their time in an effort to warm hearts and bring smiles to those who are in need. They designed and decorated Valentine’s Day cards for the Ronald McDonald…

On Monday, March 11th, join PowerForward DuPage, local school districts, municipal and community leaders, and healthcare professionals, at the historic Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook as we discuss fleet electrification solutions and the positive economic and health benefits associated…

PowerForward DuPage and the IBEW Local 701 worked together on a new project during the 2023 holiday season….with Santa! We partnered with Santa’s Christmas Charities in presenting “Santa’s Holly Jolly Sleigh Tour”, a 12-night event that takes Santa and friends…

Every year, the NECA/IBEW Local 701 Safety Committee invites IBEW Local 701 members and signatory contractors to nominate a deserving member of the Selfless Act Award. This award is given to members who have performed a selfless act or acts…

The 2023 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo was held on Wednesday, November 1st from 3:30pm – 6:30pm with close to 500 in attendance. The event featured interactive, hands-on demonstrations by the county’s building trade organizations as well as opportunities to…

Held on November 1st, 2023, the DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo saw close to 500 attendees! Thank you to all who attended. If you missed the event and are interested in learning more about a rewarding career in the trades,…

Held at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute in Alsip on Saturday, September 16, 2023 and coordinated by McWilliams Electric Company, the annual event included face painting, tattoos, food and music for many Special Olympians and their families! The picnic raises funds…

Congratulations to our 2023 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 their…

The photos from the day of the 2023 golf outing are below and may be downloaded by simply right clicking on the picture.