Last Thursday, Google.org announced a second round of funding for the electrical training ALLIANCE, as part of a national $50 million commitment from its AI Opportunity Fund to prepare more than 300,000 American workers across over 20 states. ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  
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Google.org Renews Major Investment in Electrical Training

Last Thursday, Google.org announced a second round of funding for the electrical training ALLIANCE (etA), the apprenticeship program jointly run by NECA and IBEW, as part of a national $50 million commitment from its AI Opportunity Fund to prepare more than 300,000 American workers across over 20 states. That same day, NECA CEO David Long sat down with Stuart Varney on Fox Business Network to discuss what Google's continued investment really means for the future of American infrastructure, noting that this isn't just about training electricians today but about plotting a course that creates pathways to national security, family-sustaining wages, and long-term opportunities for generations of electrical industry professionals.

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Check Your Email for Education Certificates

This morning, events@positiveproximity.com sent an email with a link to download certificates for educational sessions from the 2026 NECA Safety Professionals Conference. Please check your spam/junk folder if you do not see the email in your inbox. If you have any questions or didn’t receive your certificate, please contact the NECA Education Team.

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New NECA Toolkit Empowers Chapters on Data Center Advocacy

Built in response to NECA  chapter feedback, the NECA Chapter Data Center Advocacy Toolkit is now available to help support local advocacy efforts, community engagement, and legislative outreach. This resource was created specifically for NECA chapters and provides insights, guidance, and support to help chapters strengthen their voice and impact at the local level. Interested in learning more or accessing the toolkit? Reach out to your local NECA chapter for details and additional information.

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Help Shape Our New Course Series

NECA is developing a series of on-demand courses for current & aspiring contractors. Designed to bridge the gap between field expertise and business management, this program provides an overview of essential business knowledge and leadership skills needed to run a successful company. We need your input! Participation is entirely online and should take no more than 1 hour per course. Curious about the program? Contact Emily Huesman.
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Data Models Demystified: Beyond the LLM Hype

August 6 | 3:00 p.m. ET

Managing the Lifeblood of Contracting - Cash Flow & Inequitable Payment Practices

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Understanding Construction Accounting

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Managing the Lifeblood of Contracting - Cash Flow & Inequitable Payment Practices

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Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction

Sept. 14-24 | 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. ET

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June 17 | 1:00 p.m. ET | Hosted by ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine

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