NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center

05/13/2026

04/16/2026

Congratulations to our latest Inside Electrician Basic Skills graduates! 🛠️
We’re staying proactive by keeping the pipeline primed with fresh, qualified talent. By investing in training now, we’re ensuring that as soon as the work picture picks back up, our crews are ready to hit the ground running with top-tier skill and safety.
Help us welcome them to the ranks!

04/03/2026

Level up your PLC game in our 4-day intensive course! 🔌 We’re focusing on the core: Programming & Wiring.

💻 Requirement: Windows experience
🛠️ Bring: Hand tools + colored pencils to Day 1

Don't miss out on mastering the logic behind the machine!

Class #14971
https://secure.tradeschoolinc.com/v5/nietc-org/classSchedule/index.php

03/20/2026

The ultimate test of the week! 🕵️‍♂️

After a week of learning the ropes, our students faced the "Sabotage Lab." While they were on break, instructors introduced errors into their wiring, and the students had to use their new troubleshooting skills to find the fix.

Congratulations to our "Power Up" class on completing this introductory week! We’re proud of their hard work. Thank you to the PGE Foundation for funding this vital window into the world of the electrical union!

03/19/2026

Thursday is always a favorite—conduit bending! 🛠️ Today, students got to try their hand at 90-degree bends, offsets, and saddles. It’s a great way to see how math and physical labor come together in the field.
This "Power Up" class is designed to give a realistic look at the craft, helping participants decide if they want to pursue a full apprenticeship. A big shoutout to the portlandgeneral PGE Foundation for providing the materials & other resources for this week’s hands-on experience!

03/17/2026

We are moving fast! 📐 Today, our "Power Up" students got a real-world look at what it takes to build professional raceway installations. They moved ahead of schedule, learning how to draw out basic electrical circuits and then getting the chance to actually wire them up per code.

This exploratory week is all about giving folks the hands-on experience they need to decide their next career move. Thank you, Portland General PGE Foundation, for supporting this "test drive" of the electrical industry!

03/16/2026

Class is officially in session! ⚡️ Today, our "Power Up: Introduction to Electrical Trades" students hit the books before hitting the tools. We’re diving deep into electrical theory, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and—most importantly—the safety standards that keep pros safe on the job.
Huge thanks to the PGE Foundation for funding this cohort and empowering the next generation of skilled workers!

03/03/2026

ATTENTION OREGON CONSTRUCTION FAMILIES: Financial assistance for child care is now available for registered apprentices and early-career journey workers in construction.

Are your children under the age of 12 (or with special needs under the age of 17) living at home and needing care from someone other than a parent?
Are you spending more than 2-7% of your household income on child care?

If you answered “yes” to these questions, you may qualify for the Child Care for Construction Program. Learn more and sign up at oregon.gov/boli/apprenticeship.

Not in the trades? Help spread the word to parents who are. Become a vital link in our support network by sharing this information with your family, friends, and community, in person or online.

For questions or more information:
[email protected]

03/03/2026

The future of the trade is looking bright! ⚡️ Our Limited Energy Class A apprentices crushed their latest lab, practicing a complex security integration.

This system features a high-performance 8-zone Bosch panel, fully loaded with PIR sensors, door/window contacts, glass break detection, and panic inputs. They even took it a step further by integrating a relay contact to trigger lighting whenever the door or garage opens.

Precision, safety, and technical skill on full display. Nice job, everyone!

03/02/2026

The IBEW 48 Sisters in Solidarity will be having a Conduit Bending Workshop on Saturday, April 11th, from 9am to 1pm in Lab 3 at the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center. Refreshments will be provided.

Visit the link below and click on the April class schedule to find the workshop and sign up!

https://secure.tradeschoolinc.com/v5/nietc-org/classSchedule/index.php