The Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Trustees (EJATT) held a Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the IBEW – NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL  There were over 250 “A” and “C” apprentices who graduated to journeylevel status.  The Graduation Program was highlighted by a number of industry speakers, an Awards Ceremony, as well as the graduates in attendance receiving their certificates/diplomas. 

The program featured the following: 

Invocation by Deacon John Donahue, J.D., Ed.D (former INTECH Director)
Industry Address: Don Finn, Business Manager Local #134 IBEW
Industry Address:  Bob Fimbianti, ECA President, Linear Electric, Inc.
Emcee:  Gene Kent, INTECH Director

Outstanding Apprentices of the Year:
Estella Jaramillo “A”
Rico Smart “C”

Andrea Hall Apprentice Excellence Award:
Nora Casey

Terry Allen Brotherhood Award:
Donald McAvoy, III

We thank all of the presenters, the instructors, the Trustees, the LMCC Chicago for sponsoring the event, as well as the incoming journeylevel representatives for a wonderful program and a great start in the industry.

Pictured from left to right are:
Bob Fimbianti, ECA President, Linear Electric, Inc.,
Don Finn, Business Manager Local #134 IBEW,
Gene Kent, INTECH Director, and
Tim Fitzgibbons, President Local #134, IBEW.

 

Reception Photos below:

Presenters below:
Gene Kent, INTECH Director
Deacon John Donahue
Don Finn, Business Manager Local #134 IBEW
Bob Fimbianti, ECA President, Linear Electric, Inc.

 

Pictured above are the attendees for the event.

 

Pictured is the start of the Diploma distribution.

 

Pictured in the middle is Estella Jaramillo, Apprentice of the Year - "A"

 

Pictured in the middle is Rico Smart, Apprentice of the Year - "C"

Pictured in the middle is Nora Casey, Andrea Hall Apprentice Excellence Awardee

Pictured in the middle is Donald McAvoy, III - Terry Allen Brotherhood Awardee