PowerForward DuPage

10/21/2025

A college degree can cost upwards of $40-50K or more. Meanwhile, a student entering the trades immediately out of high school will enter the workforce with little or no student loan debt and will begin earning right away. 💰

Trade student debt for a trade that allows you to earn while you learn! Explore all a career in the trades has to offer! 😀

  Please join us at this year's DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo, Thursday, November 6th, 2025 from 3:30pm - 6:00pm at the IBEW Local 701 Union Hall in Warrenville! Visit over a dozen trade affiliates and meet with their training directors Learn more about potential career paths in the union...

09/01/2025

Today we honor and thank the American worker, especially the hardworking tradesmen and women of the electrical contracting industry. Thank you for all you do, each and every day. Enjoy this day with your families!

08/31/2025

Thank you to the IBEW Local 701 Continental Electrical Construction Company Gibson Electric, Block Electric, and Preferred Electric for POWERING the Naperville Last Fling this Labor Day Weekend! ⚡️🔌

08/02/2025

Fantastic day out at Bloomingdale Golf Club for our 28th Annual PowerForward DuPage Golf Outing! Thank you to our sponsors and all attendees! 🏌🏻‍♀️😎

07/29/2025

The 15th Annual Veggie Fest, the most anticipated food and wellness festival, is just around the corner, August 9th and 10! Oh and admission and parking are FREE!

Mark your calendars: Aug 9–10, 2025
Wellness ✅ Good Food ✅ Family Fun ✅
The weekend your body, soul & taste buds will thank you for.

📍Danada South Park, Lisle, IL
📅 August 9–10 | 🎟️ Free Entry & Parking
🌐 VeggieFestChicago.org

07/17/2025

Next up in the KidsMatter Springboard Summer Series was Field Experience #2 - with Iron Workers Local #63. And WOW, was it cool! The kids even got to “try” welding via virtual reality! 😎

07/08/2025

We are thrilled to once again be working with KidsMatter and their Springboard Summer Series! Here's a peek inside our Week One Field Experience with Cement Masons Local 502!

07/04/2025

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

06/30/2025

Although boating is considered to be a carefree activity, there are many electrical hazards that need to be considered before leaving the dock. Reduce the risk of electric shock drowning and common boat electrical hazards with these handy tips from ESFI.

06/05/2025

What a great morning at the Choose DuPage Regional Business Outlook! Executive Director Karyn Charvat attended, along with IBEW Local 701 Business Manager Anthony Giunti, and over 700 business and community leaders. Speakers included Governor JB Pritzker, DuPage County Board Chair Deb Conroy, and President & CEO of Choose DuPage, Greg Bedalov!

05/26/2025

Today we remember and honor the cost of freedom. 🇺🇸