Independent Electrical Contractors
If you’re seeking a high-demand, well-paying career, becoming an electrician can be a rewarding choice. The modern world’s demand for electricians is insatiable. Powering homes and businesses, keeping new technology
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
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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
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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
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Nashville, TN , August 11, 2025 – The Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) is proud to announce the largest Apprentice of the Year (AOY) competition in its history, with 30
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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
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Editor’s Note: The article author, Heather Creech, is a newly named member of the 2025 IEC Emerging Leaders cohort. She shares her career path story as an example of how
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“Contributing to IEC’s mission strengthens you, your business, and the industry.” These are words spoken by Steve Killius, 2024 IEC Industry Impact Award winner. These are words lived by Steve
At the recent IEC Business Summit, I had the opportunity to teach a hiring class where we delved into the topic of recruiting the next generation of workers into the
For years, the IEC Foundation has provided financial assistance to individuals seeking to become electricians through the IEC Apprenticeship Program. In 2025, the Foundation took its support to the next
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