03/17/2026
Congratulations to our most recent Semester 3 apprentices as they become full IBEW members tonight!
The Lake County Electrical Training Center provides training for IBEW Local 697 Electrical Apprentices and Journeymen.
03/17/2026
Congratulations to our most recent Semester 3 apprentices as they become full IBEW members tonight!
02/27/2026
Observing apprentices on the job and talking with foremen about how the apprentices are doing is a critical part of our program.
Thank you to Foreman Teresa Baranowski for showing us around your job site and some of the newest tech you guys are using to ensure accurate and efficient layout!
02/20/2026
Thank you Hanover Central in Cedar Lake for inviting us to your career fair! We are set up and looking forward to meeting future UNION ELECTRICIANS! ⚡️ 💪
Want to be impressed? Look what these HIGH SCHOOL KIDS were up to on this snowy morning!
Kids from area building trades classes came together to compete in their chosen craft!
We have no doubt we got to meet with many of the next generation of construction workers today!
Can’t wait for you to apply!
12/23/2025
We were happy to host River Forest HS. at our Training Center recently. It was nice to meet the students and give them a feel for what electrical work is all about! We might have even met a few future electricians!
If you know a school or an individual who wants to have a tour and learn about our apprenticeship program, please send an email to [email protected]!
12/17/2025
WOW! This might have been the best year yet! Thanks for coming out LAKE COUNTY!
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11/14/2025
We never miss the Lowell High School Trades Open House! What a great program for kids to be a part of! Who knows, maybe we even saw a few future electricians!
11/11/2025
Come and visit the training center and have all of your apprenticeship questions answered! Can't make it in? Schedule a zoom meeting with us to get all the details!
Schedule with an email to [email protected] today!
11/07/2025
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10/28/2025
10/28/2025
TODAY! CONSTRUCTION AND SKILLED TRADES DAY! Come find your career now!
8:00A-2:30P TODAY ONLY!
Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point Indiana
| Monday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4:30pm |