Electric Cities of Georgia

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Train and certify electric utility employees through the ECG Institute for Utility Training, providing comprehensive education and workforce development through safety programs, ECG’s three-year U.S. Department of Labor Certified Apprenticeship Program, and Interpersonal Skills Training.

The ECG Institute brings together ECG’s Powerline School, Training and Safety programs, and Member Training Courses to support the complete development of a utility professional, from technical and safety skills to leadership, communication, and professional development.

Provide convenient, hands-on safety training through Safety Meetings offered at member utility facilities ten months of the year. These meetings feature a variety of safety and training topics specific to electric utility employees and are led by experienced journeymen linemen with decades of hands-on field experience. Each program is interactive, professional, and designed to meet applicable regulatory requirements.

Institute training topics 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

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.

ECG Training Institute Catalog
ECG Powerline School Calendar

FY27 Training & Safety Classes – click to register.

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

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October 2026

Getting the Most Out of Your Multi-generational Team (for leaders)

9 AM EST

The American workforce is much more diverse today than ever before in history, with the age range of employees spanning as much as 50 years. Each generation has its own unique values and behavior which can sometimes cause misunderstandings in the workplace.… read more

2
October 2026

Bridging Generations: Working Effectively Across a Multigenerational Team (for team members)

9 AM EST

Today’s workforce brings together more generations than ever before, with employees spanning decades of life experience, values, and perspectives. While there are many shared goals across team members, generational differences can influence how people… read more

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October 2026

Overhead Hotline School Class 15

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

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October 2026

Utility Customer Service Training Series 2: Module 2

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

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October 2026

Apprentice Class 67C

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

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