Independent Electrical Contractors

Insights, Future Workforce, Membership

May 13, 2025

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

May 13, 2025

“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

May 13, 2025

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

May 13, 2025

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

April 11, 2025

Cultivating a company culture takes commitment. Commitment to identifying what your company is and does, how it does it, regularly checking in on how it’s going, and always, always communicating

April 11, 2025

“The electrical industry is a place where hard work, curiosity, and collaboration can lead to incredible outcomes for individuals and the industry as a whole,” says Scott Wagner, director of

April 11, 2025

The Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation was formed in 1996 with one fundamental goal — to provide new apprentices the opportunity to gain the valuable hands-on training they need to join

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

March 10, 2025

APG Takes Recruitment Efforts to New Levels APG Electric, Inc. has been doing business in the Tampa Bay area since 1984. The company is a full-service electrical and systems contractor,

March 10, 2025

BY IEC STAFF It’s a big vision. IEC is able and ready to honor its commitment to the vision and has aligned attainment around its organizational priorities. One priority is