Independent Electrical Contractors

Insights, Membership

September 2, 2025

Earlier this year, long-time IEC Chesapeake contractor member Bausum & Duckett Electric LLC celebrated 65 years of delivering electrical solutions across Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. And they’re

September 2, 2025

Those in the elementary teaching profession take note — what you do makes a difference! For Alana Goodman, who is a second year in the IEC Pennsylvania Apprenticeship Program working

September 2, 2025

Once a teacher, always a teacher. For Jocelyn Melissa Soto, third-year apprentice from IEC Chesapeake and Helix Electric in Manassas, VA, her ability to help a co-worker learn to read

September 2, 2025

Three graduates of the IEC Emerging Leaders Program credit involvement in the program as contributing to their professional and personal development. This six-month dynamic program equips high-potential individuals with the

September 2, 2025

The IEC Workforce Development Institute reported in 2024 that the job outlook for electricians was projected to grow at 6 percent over the next 10 years, double the average growth

July 16, 2025

The IEC Foundation is committed to investing in tomorrow’s electricians. One way this is accomplished is in the annual awarding of scholarships to applying students who demonstrate drive, dedication, and

July 15, 2025

IEC Greater San Antonio Director of Education / Training Edward Del Toro acknowledges he didn’t really like school and always looked for ways to avoid more school yet earn a

July 15, 2025

Juniper Mountain was always going to happen says Jake Jackson, the 2024 IEC Alumni Impact Award winner. Growing up at the base of this beautiful mountain in northwestern Colorado by

July 15, 2025

Ashley Rosenkranz didn’t follow a traditional path into the trades. Before joining Extreme Electrical Contractors, LLC in St. Peters, MO, she spent a decade in retail — always looking for

July 15, 2025

“If there is something that you’re really interested in doing, just jump in and do it. You never know what life has to offer for you until you step into