Education & Training

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee plans annual continuing education programs to  keep ECA members on top of the latest technology and business practices, workforce development issues, and more so that they can lead the Chicagoland electrical construction industry.

Here is a snapshot of the 2019 programs.  Upcoming events are listed below.

March 2023

Mon
20
2023
March 20-22, 2023

NECA Labor Relations Conference

March 20 - 22, 2023

Nashville, TN

NECA Labor Relations Conference March 20 - 22, 2023 Nashville, TN

Mon
27
2023
March 27-29, 2023

NECA Legislative Conference

March 27 - 29, 2023

Washington, DC

NECA Legislative Conference March 27 - 29, 2023 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, DC

Thu
30
2023
March 30, 2023
8:00AM - 4:00PM

"Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" - Program 3 of Six Sessions - March 30, 2023!

All six sessions will be held at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel.

Hyatt Lodge Hotel, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234.

Six Sessions: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Thursday, March 30, 2023 Thursday, April 27, 2023 Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Thursday, July 27, 2023 "Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" Presented by Sean Samson Training, Ltd. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (All six days)

April 2023

Wed
12
2023
April 12, 2023
12:00PM - 2:00PM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - April 12, 2023

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Shaw's Crab House - 1900 East Higgins Road - Schaumburg, IL

ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Shaw's Crab House 1900 East Higgins Road Schaumburg, IL (847) 517-2722

Thu
13
2023
April 13, 2023
8:00AM - 12:00PM

"Key Performance Indicators (KPI): Using Lagging Information to Create Leading Indicators" - Thursday, April 13, 2023

The event to be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 will be held at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel.

The Drake Oak Brook Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523, (630) 571-0000.

Thursday, April 13, 2023 "Key Performance Indicators (KPI): Using Lagging Information to Create Leading Indicators" Dan Doyon, Maxim Consulting Group 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sun
16
2023
April 16-17, 2023

WIN / FL Conference

April 16 - 17, 2023

San Antonio, TX

Women in NECA / Future Leaders (WIN / FL) Conference April 16 - 17, 2023 J.W. Marriott Hill Country San Antonio, TX

Mon
17
2023
April 17-19, 2023

NECA NOW Executive Leadership Conference

April 17 - 19, 2023

San Antonio, TX

NECA NOW Executive Leadership Conference April 17 - 19, 2023 J.W. Marriott Hill Country San Antonio, TX

Wed
26
2023
April 26, 2023

IMSCA Lobby Day - April 26, 2023

Register Soon!

Sangamo Club - 227 E. Adams Street - Springfield, IL

IMSCA’s 2023 Lobby Day event will be held on Wednesday, April 26th at the Sangamo Club located at 227 E. Adams Street, Springfield, IL.

Thu
27
2023
April 27, 2023
8:00AM - 4:00PM

"Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" - Program 4 of Six Sessions - April 27, 2023!

All six sessions will be held at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel.

Hyatt Lodge Hotel, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234.

Six Sessions: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Thursday, March 30, 2023 Thursday, April 27, 2023 Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Thursday, July 27, 2023 "Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" Presented by Sean Samson Training, Ltd. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (All six days)

Fri
28
2023
April 28, 2023
8:00AM - 10:30AM

ECA / NECA Safety Forum -- “Fall Protection & Prevention for the Electrical Worker” -- NECA Safety Meeting App Update Friday, April 28, 2023

Friday, April 28, 2023 at DuPage / Local 701 JATC

28600 Bella Vista Parkway, Warrenville, IL (630) 393-1701

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Safety Committee along with the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA and Power Forward DuPage is proud to sponsor a special program, “Fall Protection & Prevention for the Electrical Worker” -- NECA Safety Meeting App Update as follows: DATE: Friday, April 28, 2023 TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. LOCATION: DuPage / Local 701 JATC 28600 Bella Vista Parkway Warrenville, Illinois (630) 393-1701

May 2023

Mon
8
2023
May 8-10, 2023

"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" - Workshop is scheduled for May 8 - 10, 2023.

The event to be held on Monday through Wednesday, May 8 - 10, 2023 will be held at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel.

Hyatt Lodge Hotel, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234.

Monday through Wednesday, May 8 - 10, 2023 "Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" Presented by Jim Johannemann, NECA Estimating Training Faculty Member. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (All three days)

Wed
10
2023
May 10, 2023
5:30PM - 8:00PM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - May 10, 2023

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Union League Club of Chicago - 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604

ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Union League Club of Chicago 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 427-7800

Tue
16
2023
May 16, 2023
3:00PM

ECA's DEI Workshop Series: Session 4 - Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Continue to learn how to put a DEI plan in action & create a culture of belonging at your Company

Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook

The ultimate goal of Diversity Equity and Inclusion is to create belonging environments where all employees feel accepted, included and can bring their authentic self to work. This workshop will continue to give company executives, division managers and team leaders action items to implement their DEI strategy.

Sun
21
2023
May 21-23, 2023

NECA 2023 DEI & B Task Force Summit

May 21 - 23, 2023

Nashville, TN

NECA 2023 DEI & B Task Force Summit May 21 - 23, 2023 Renaissance Nashville Hotel Nashville, TN

Sun
21
2023
May 21-23, 2023

2023 NECA Business Development Conference

May 21 - 23, 2023

Renaissance Nashville Hotel

2023 NECA Business Development Conference May 21 - 23, 2023 Renaissance Nashville Hotel Nashville, TN SAVE THE DATES!

Wed
24
2023
May 24-26, 2023

2023 Safety Professionals Conference

May 24 - 26, 2023

Nashville, TN

2023 Safety Professionals Conference May 24-26, 2023 Renaissance Nashville Hotel Nashville, TN

Wed
31
2023
May 31, 2023
8:00AM - 4:00PM

"Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" - Program 5 of Six Sessions - May 31, 2023

All six sessions will be held at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel.

Hyatt Lodge Hotel, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234.

Six Sessions: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Thursday, March 30, 2023 Thursday, April 27, 2023 Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Thursday, July 27, 2023 "Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" Presented by Sean Samson Training, Ltd. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (All six days)

June 2023

Wed
7
2023
June 7-8, 2023

ECA 51st Annual Spring Conference - REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - Thursday, June 8, 2023

The Abbey Resort - Fontana, WI

ECA 51st Annual Spring Conference Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - Thursday, June 8, 2023 The Abbey Resort 269 Fontana Blvd. Fontana, WI 53125 (262) 275-9000

Mon
26
2023
June 26-28, 2023

2023 NECA - BICSI Summit

June 26 - 28, 2023

Denver, CO

2023 NECA - BICSI Summit June 26 - 28, 2023 Denver, CO SAVE THE DATES!

Wed
28
2023
June 28-29, 2023

2023 NECA Service & Maintenance Conference

June 28 - 29, 2023

Denver, CO

2023 NECA Service & Maintenance Conference June 28 - 29, 2023 Denver, CO SAVE THE DATES!

July 2023

Thu
27
2023
July 27, 2023
8:00AM - 4:00PM

"Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" - Program 6 of Six Sessions - July 27, 2023

All six sessions will be held at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel.

Hyatt Lodge Hotel, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234.

Six Sessions: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Thursday, March 30, 2023 Thursday, April 27, 2023 Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Thursday, July 27, 2023 "Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" Presented by Sean Samson Training, Ltd. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (All six days)

September 2023

Wed
20
2023
September 20, 2023
12:00PM - 2:00PM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - September 20, 2023

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The Chicago Firehouse - 1401 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL

ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, September 20, 2023 The Chicago Firehouse 1401 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 786-1401

Fri
29
2023
September 29 - October 2, 2023

NECA 2023 Convention & Trade Show

September 29, 2023 - October 2, 2023

Philadelphia, PA

NECA 2023 Convention & Trade Show September 29, 2023 - October 2, 2023 Philadelphia, PA

October 2023

Wed
18
2023
October 18, 2023
12:00PM - 2:00PM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - October 18, 2023

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

IBEW NECA Technical Institute (INTECH)

ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, October 18, 2023 IBEW NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803 (708) 389-1340

November 2023

Wed
8
2023
November 8, 2023
12:00PM - 2:00PM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - November 8, 2023

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Ctr. - Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 368-0300

ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Maggiano's Banquets 240 Oakbrook Ctr. Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 368-0300