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06/09/2026
NLEI 54th Annual Fundraiser & Awards Event - June 9, 2026
National Latino Education Institute’s (NLEI’s) special event was held at the University Club in Chicago.
June 9, 2026
National Latino Education Institute’s (NLEI’s) 54th Annual Fundraiser & Awards event
University Club
Chicago, IL
Powering Chicago was a Gold Sponsor of the National Latino Education Institute’s (NLEI’s) 54th Annual Fundraiser & Awards Event that was held on June 9, 2026 at the University Club in Chicago. ECA member firms: Rocha Electric Company and Staylitt Electric, LLC were acknowledged during the program. Rebeca and Alberto Rocha, Rocha Electric Company received the NEIL’s “Emerging Leader” Award. Each spoke at the session. Edgar Alonso, Shop Manager for Staylitt Electric, LLC, spoke as an Alumni of the NLEI educational program. Chris and Kristina Garza, Staylitt Electric, LLC were on hand, as well.
The National Latino Education Institute, (NLEI) is a not-for-profit community service agency that was founded in 1972. The organization evolved from an advocacy group formed in the late 60s by several community leaders who decided to challenge major employers in the city who consistently failed to hire qualified Hispanic applicants. Today, they are a provider of quality employment training and placement services.
Each year NLEI places hundreds of job seekers in industrial, clerical and professional positions with over 300 companies and directly trains and places over 200 students annually. Additionally, NLEI provides basic adult education and English as a Second Language classes to hundreds of adults.
Over the years, NLEI has formed strong partnerships with many of Chicago’s leading businesses. As employers, such businesses have found that NLEI has provided them with applicants who have the training and positive attitude required to compete successfully in today’s market.
The National Latino Education Institute advances its community’s economic independence through market and results driven education, training, employment, and advocacy.
Congratulations to Rebeca, Alberto and Edgar!
Pictured from left to right from Rocha Electric Company are:
Tina Harbin, Rebeca Rocha, Alberto Rocha and Tony Rule.
Pictured above are Alberto & Rebeca Rocha, Rocha Electric Company.
Pictured above are Alberto & Rebeca Rocha, Rocha Electric Company.
Pictured above is Edgar Alonso, Shop Manager for Staylitt Electric, LLC.
Pictured from left to right from Staylitt Electric, LLC are:
Chris Garza, Edgar Alonso, and Kristina Garza.
