NECA has built a solid network of talent by tapping into the potential of students who are studying disciplines related to the business of electrical design, contracting and management in leading colleges and univeristies. Here in Northeastern Illinois, NECA has established an N.I.U. Student Chapter that is sure to bring electrical talent to and industry that  lives and thrives by customer satisfaction.

Projections Data About this section

 

 

 

Projections data from the National Employment Matrix

Occupational Title	SOC Code	Employment, 2008	Projected Employment, 2018	Change, 2008-18
				Number	Percent
Electricians	47-2111	694,900	777,900	83,000	12
NOTE: Data in this table are rounded. See the discussion of the employment projections table in the Handbook introductory chapter on Occupational Information Included in the Handbook.

NECA will bring the voice of electrical construction to Illinois Legislators on March 6, 2012. Joining together with other electrical and specialty contractors through the IMSCA coalition of associations, NECA members will have the opportunity to speak directly to State Representatives and State Senators on the current issues that are of importance to contractors.