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ECG Institute For Utility Training

The ECG Institute is a combination of ECG’s Powerline School, Training and Safety, and Member Training Courses (soft skills) that focus on the entire developmental process of a Utility Professional.

We strategically designed courses to advance attendees through their careers. The suggested career path utilizes classroom, home study, and on-the-job training. The Career Progression Model illustrates an achievement path allowing your organization to evaluate the employee’s growth and aptitude for advancement.

The ECG Training and Safety and the Powerline School training are held at our two Georgia Training Centers, one in Adel and the other in Newnan. Each facility is well equipped with a large classroom, underground resources, and an expansive pole yard to provide both in-class and field training to our students.

Our explicitly designed Soft Skills Programs maximize the skill set of public power personnel to become influential twenty-first-century leaders. Attendees can expect to develop competencies that will enhance their professional development in leadership, communication, excellent customer service, and problem-solving, to name a few. A list of our current classes is listed below.

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Kelsey Bennett

Training & Safety Coordinator


Kelsey Bennett

Upcoming Events

18
August 2025

Apprentice Class 65C

8 AM EST

ECG’s Powerline Workers Apprenticeship Program is a three-year certification designed to enhance utility employees’ knowledge and skills in this field. Powerline workers are responsible for building, improving, and maintaining the poles and wires that… read more

19
August 2025

Utility Customer Service Training Series 1: Module 6

9 AM EST

This program is designed to offer guidance with the unique demands of the utility industry.  Customer satisfaction is a key component of the overall success of your municipal enterprise systems.  This course provides hands‐on participation, role-playing… read more

26
August 2025

Excellence As a Supervisor Series 2: Module 3

9 AM EST

This course is designed to provide essential training for first-line, mid-level, and prospective supervisors. Participants will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in supervisory roles, especially for those who may have little or no… read more

27
August 2025

ECG Board Meeting

10 AM EST

Board meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of every month at the MEAG Training Facility in Forsyth, Georgia unless notified differently. Meetings start promptly at 10:00 am.read more

9
September 2025

Utility Customer Service Training Series 2: Module 1

9 AM EST

During the training session, participants will be reminded of both the emotional and technical aspects of resolving customers' concerns. They will be provided with specific tips on tone and wording to use while educating customers. The use of empathy and… read more