Supporting Greatness. Developing Opportunities.

Train and certify electric utility employees through the ECG Institute for Utility Training, offering various safety programs, ECG’s U.S. Department of Labor Certified Apprenticeship Program (3 years), and Interpersonal Skills Training. Some topics and training include:

  • Hot Work
  • First Aid /CPR
  • DOT Flagging
  • Accident Investigation
  • Tools for training elected officials and Staff to become effective twenty-first-century Leaders
  • Programs to help personnel flourish
  • Other industry-specific workshops

Safety Meetings are conveniently offered at member utility facilities ten months each year. They offer a collection of safety and training topics specific to the electric utility employee. Safety meetings are conducted by experienced journeymen linemen with decades of hands-on experience in the field. Each program is interactive, professional, and meets all regulatory requirements.

The ECG Institute is a combination of ECG’s Powerline School, Training and Safety, and Member Training Courses (Interpersonal 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.

Click the following links to register for the FY26 Training & Safety Classes.

If you have any questions, please contact Kelsey Bennett, Training & Safety Coordinator.

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Jon Beasley

Vice President, Training & Safety


Jon Beasley

Upcoming Events

15
April 2026

Excellence As a Supervisor - Module 2

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

15
April 2026

ECG Foreman & Supervisor Conference

12 PM EST

The ECG Foreman & Supervisor Conference is held annually to keep Members informed on the latest safety techniques, tools, and management styles and to create an environment conducive to establishing and building professional relationships with peers and… read more

20
April 2026

Overhead Hotline School Class 14

1 PM EST

ECG’s Overhead Hotline School is designed to give linemen and Apprentice Lineworker Program graduates additional training. The program is simulated energized and at no time will students handle energized conductors. The school’s focus is to train students… read more

11
May 2026

Excellence As a Supervisor - 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

13
May 2026

Utility Customer Service Training Series 1: Module 3

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