Independent Electrical Contractors

Insights, Apprenticeship, Awards

May 13, 2025

What would an electrical contracting company look like if it employed all of the finalists from the 2024 Apprentice of the Year competition? Competition winner Collin Flischel, IEC of Greater

April 11, 2025

Maybe this is your story as well. You’re 18 or 19 years old and just not sure what you are going to do for the rest of your life. You

April 10, 2025

“I never expected to get into something like this,” says Amanda Ferrero, second-year apprentice in IEC El Paso. “My grandmother would say, why don’t you become a nurse? And I’d

March 18, 2025

Volt refers to the unit of the electromotive force, electric potential, and potential difference. Voltage measures work done when electric charges are transmitted. Some of the subunits of voltage include

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March 18, 2025

There will always be a demand for electricians. No matter what state you live or work in, you will find work as an electrician. However, that does not mean that

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March 18, 2025

Electricity is used in nearly everything we do, and the demand for electricity continues to grow with advances in technology. From the appliances that store food to the phones that

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March 18, 2025

An apprenticeship to become an electrician involves working under the supervision of a licensed electrician for four to five years. Most apprenticeships include at least 144 hours of classwork and

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March 18, 2025

Starting a new career in the electrical trade comes with a lot of questions, particularly about electrician apprenticeship salary. How much will I make? How long before I can move

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March 18, 2025

Electricians do not have the most glamorous jobs. However, they have extremely important jobs. Most electricians have the same job description. They are responsible for maintaining and installing electrical systems.

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March 18, 2025

If you’ve finished your electrical apprenticeship, you’re getting ready to take your electrical license test and become fully licensed. Many people do not pass the first time, with a 32.14%

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