National Electrical Contractors Association Forms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force
Group working to create a more inclusive electrical industry through education, awareness and more
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) announced it has formed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Task Force, made up of 20 NECA national staff members, chapter staff, and executives from member companies. Task Force members represent the entire United States, including all 10 NECA districts.
The National Electrical Contractors Association has formed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force.
This Task Force was formed with the mission of developing an awareness and education platform to foster a work environment within the electrical industry that supports each person s unique differences. Its members will strive to create a long-term cultural shift, on national and l
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The trial will support the design and delivery of tailored pre-employment pathways, using elements of the Government’s Youth Jobs PaTH program, as well as employment services and other support.
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Meal delivery to Jackson hospital lets frontline workers know they’re not forgotten
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JACKSON, MI Approximately 120 meals were delivered to frontline health care workers at Jackson’s Henry Ford Allegiance Health on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
The meals were made possible by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 252 and the National Electrical Contractors Association in Jackson and Washtenaw counties.
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“We noticed that these guys got a ton of attention back in the spring and summer time and also noticed that in the last few months, a lot of people’s attention has gone elsewhere,” Kreger said. “These guys are really working hard everyday to make sure our community is cared for. We wanted to show a little attention back to them.”
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