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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

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