Service + Solidarity Spotlight: IBEW in Massachusetts Provides Van for Technical/Vocational High School

Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.

Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103 worked with the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Greater Boston Chapter to provide a new van filled with electrical equipment, tools and supplies to the electrical department of Madison Park Technical Vocational High School in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The van and equipment will benefit Madison Park students and help the electrical program provide students with the best possible education.

Graduates of Madison Park’s electrical program often go on to rewarding careers in the construction industry. They also can apply to an industry-leading apprenticeship partnership between Local 103 and NECA.

“As Boston’s premiere institution dedicated to technical and vocational education, Madison Park is absolutely critical to the fabric of public education in our city,” said Lou Antonellis (pictured above, right), business manager and financial secretary for Local 103. “Local 103 and NECA are proud of our longstanding partnership with Madison Park, and we want to do anything we can to support its mission and to help further prepare the future of our industry. We’re very happy to donate this electrical equipment that students will be able to use for years to come.”