Electrical Training Academy JATC

09/06/2026

Labor Day Parade 2026 IBEW 575 Foundations for the Trades
Thank you to everyone who helped!!!

09/04/2026

🌺👕 HAWAIIAN SHIRT FRIDAY STRIKES AGAIN! 👕🌺

The Hawaiian shirt tradition is still going strong! 🌴😎

Some of our 4th Year Apprentices came through this week sporting their shirts, and we were loving it! 🙌🌺

Well… almost all of them. 😂

Apparently, Dylan Bradford saw what was happening and decided to make a run for it! 🏃‍♂️💨😂 I think he might have been a little scared of the Hawaiian shirt challenge! 😉

But thankfully, we had some brave souls willing to step up to the challenge! 💪🌴

Our Training Director, Matt Louanglath, and instructor Ryan Middleton were both UP FOR THE CHALLENGE and joined in on the Hawaiian shirt fun! 👕🌺👏

This tradition just keeps getting better and better!

Pictured from left to right:
🌺 Matt Louanglath— Training Director
🌺 Travis Gibson
🌺 Colin Marshall
🌺 Zach Leeth
🌺 Cole Borland
🌺 Ryan Middleton — Instructor

I can’t wait to see what the next class brings! 👀🌴

Who knows… maybe Hawaiian Shirt Friday is becoming an official tradition around here! 😂🌺👕 or we may do a who wore it better poll @

09/04/2026

We are thrilled to officially reintroduce and elevate our continuing education program to CET Training (Continuing Education & Training)! This streamlined, high-quality professional development program is designed specifically for all members and contractors of IBEW Local 575—covering Contractors, Journeymen, CWs, CEs, and apprentices.

Whether you are looking to boost your exam readiness, sharpen your safety compliance, secure CW/CE advancement, or fulfill contractor continuing education requirements, our courses are mapped to clear learning outcomes and contact hours to help you take your career to new heights.

Our very first course available for registration is NFPA 70E, taking place at our Training Center on September 18, 2026, at 8:00 AM

What is NFPA 70E? This course covers electrical safe work practices under NFPA 70E, including arc flash awareness, approach boundaries, personal protective equipment selection, and lockout tagout. Members practice identifying hazards and applying the right protection before energized work. By the end, a member can recognize an electrical hazard, select and wear the correct PPE, and follow a lockout tagout procedure.

Please note that the registration deadline for NFPA 70E class is Thursday, September 17, 2026, so we can properly accommodate classroom setup and meals.

How to Register:
Visit our website at www.eta575.org, navigate to the Training tab, and select Training Schedule from the pull-down menu.

Don’t settle when you can sharpen your competitive edge, expand your skill set, and elevate your entire career? Be sure to sign up today, and keep your eyes peeled for more exciting upcoming CET training classes in the near future!

We look forward to seeing YOU🫵🏼 in class!

IBEW 575

The Electrical Training Academy in Portsmouth, Ohio, provides top-tier training to apprentices across various stages of learning. Even if your expertise begins with something as simple as screwing in a lightbulb, our program is designed to elevate you to new heights of professional achievement. All....

09/03/2026

It has been such an incredible and bustling week here at the Electrical Training Academy! Between classes, holding aptitude testing, Job Fairs, and welcoming visitors for tours, there is never a dull moment.

Our Training Coordinator, Jordan Finfrock, has been especially busy hitting the road to visit our wonderful Career and Technical Centers (CTCs) as the school year kicks off. Jordan has been visiting students and instructors to share some sweet treats with "Scent From Heaven" donuts and start the year off launching a strong pre-apprenticeship partnership designed to make students truly job-ready.

Earlier this week, Jordan stopped by Pike County CTC (pictured, Pike CTC Students)—where he spoke to the enthusiastic students—He also visted this week with Scioto County CTC and Greenup County ATC, and he is wrapping up the tour at Lewis County CTC today! We want to send a huge thank you to all the CTC instructors and their leadership for partnering with us to build a stronger, highly skilled workforce for the future. 👷🏽💪🏼⚡

Thank you to our CTC Instructors

Greenup County ATC Instructor, Clay Couch Greenup Schools
County CTC Instructor, Brent Fields
Pike County CTC Instructor, Toby Beekman Jr. Pike County Career Technology Center
Scioto County CTC Instructor, Greg Shirey Scioto County Career Technical Center

09/02/2026

Are you passionate about sharing your expertise and helping fellow members advance their skills? We are surveying our membership to identify individuals interested in teaching upcoming evening Continuing Education classes!

If you feel confident in a particular subject, we invite you to share your knowledge by offering training to CW/CEs and Journeyworkers—helping guarantee equal access to skill development for all of our members.

Class Details & Compensation
Format: Classes will primarily run in 3-hour evening sessions, with a strong emphasis on heavily hands-on training.

Compensation: Instructors will be compensated at the Foreman 1 rate (110%) plus NEBF contributions.

PLEASE NOTE: This survey is conducted strictly to gauge membership interest and availability. Submission of this form does NOT constitute an offer of employment or a guarantee of class assignment.

Link to form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5Q6TqkStWHyY4gWAk9qSa22H6b_tgaZnKWg8cAoyTaeQClw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108767206360583202784

If you have any questions about the upcoming continuing education schedule or need assistance getting involved, feel free to reach out to me directly at [email protected] or connect with Jordan Finfrock (Training Coordinator, [email protected]), who oversees curriculum development and hands-on training labs

Purpose: We are surveying our membership to identify individuals interested in teaching upcoming evening Continuing Education classes. "If you feel confident in a particular subject, we invite you to share your knowledge by offering training to CW/CEs and Journeyworkers—helping guarantee equal acc...

09/01/2026

🌺🌴 THE HAWAIIAN SHIRT TAKEOVER CONTINUES! 🌴🌺

The 3rd Years came out in full Hawaiian shirt style last Friday! 👕🌺 And apparently, the fun was too contagious to resist because even our new Business Admin joined in on the shirt fun! 😂🙌

I’d say we officially have a Hawaiian shirt movement happening around here! 🌴😎

But now the big question…

👀 Will this week’s 4th Years join in?! 👀

Only time will tell… but I’m definitely looking forward to seeing what happens! 😂🌺

Pictured from left to right:
🌴 Casey Gaines
🌴 Wes Lauderback
🌴 Brayden "Den" Powell
🌴 Braydon "Don" Stapleton
🌴 Gavin Galloway

Come on, 4th Years… don’t let us down! 😂🌺👕

08/27/2026

⚡ Upcoming NFPA 70E Training Class ⚡

Registration is now officially open to all 575 Members, Journeymen, CW, CE, and Contractors! CEU Credit Available for OH and KY

🗓️ Date: Friday, September 18th
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM

Secure your spot today and ensure you Stay in Compliance!

08/26/2026

Route 23 Family Festival

08/25/2026

We had an incredible time this past Saturday at the Route 23 Family Festival! 🌟

Events like this give us a wonderful opportunity to support our community, connect with future apprentices, and talk with families, kids, and local businesses about the exciting career paths available through our programs and IBEW Local 575. It was so rewarding to build meaningful relationships and show firsthand the high standards of training, skill, and community dedication that define our work.

A huge thank you goes out to the dedicated IBEW Local 575 staff and our hardworking RENEW members who came out to support this great event. We also want to give a special shoutout to our amazing ETA staff members who helped make the day such a success!

If you or someone you know is interested in learning a craft, building a rewarding career, exploring our Foundations for the Trades Pre-Apprenticeship program, or build a career in the electrical industry through apprenticeship we would love to connect with you. Visit us at www.eta575.org or www.fftohio.org to learn more!

08/23/2026

🌺👕 THE HAWAIIAN SHIRT MOVEMENT IS CATCHING ON! 👕🌺

Apparently, the apprentices have decided that Hawaiian shirts are officially a thing! 😂🙌

Last week, our 3rd Year Apprentices showed up representing the island vibes:

🌴 Levi Martin
🌴 Dylan Morton
🌴 Caleb Osborne
🌴 Brandon Perry
🌴 James Willbanks
🌴 Nick Howell

And let me tell you… they understood the assignment! 😂👏

I’m thinking this might be turning into a full-blown apprenticeship tradition. 🌺😎

Can’t wait to see what this coming week brings!!! 👀

Who’s next to join the Hawaiian shirt crew? 🌴🌺👕