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Training & Safety

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 Soft 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.

If you have any registration questions about the Training and Safety Classes, please contact Kelsey Bennett, the Administrative Assistant for Training and Safety.

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Jon Beasley

Vice President, Training & Safety


Jon Beasley

Upcoming Events

2
December 2024

Apprentice Class 63C

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

8
December 2024

ECG Annual Meeting

3 PM EST

The ECG Annual Meeting is designed to allow ECG Members, Utility Professionals, City Officials, Industry Experts, and Partners to network, get updates on industry-related topics, and discuss individual community needs and solutions. The diverse professional… read more

11
December 2024

Advanced Lineworker Program Module 4

8 AM EST

ECG’s One-Year Advanced Lineworker Program is designed to build on the knowledge and skills lineworkers already possess. It is the next step in developing your Lineworker. The class will be from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm each day Four Modules MODULE… read more

11
December 2024

ECG Board Meeting

9 AM EST

The December ECG Board Meeting will be held at the MEAG Power Transmission Training Facility. This meeting will also be available via Zoom; information is attached. ECG Board meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of every month at the MEAG Training… read more

21
January 2025

Utility Customer Service Leadership: Module 1

9 AM EST

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of building and managing a successful customer service team, setting clear service expectations, and measuring success to ensure continuous improvement. Who Should Attend: Designed for… read more