Independent Electrical Contractors

Insights, Apprenticeship, Chapters, Future Workforce

January 23, 2025

BY IEC STAFF As IEC Executive Director Thayer Long reported in his column in the last issue of IEC Insights magazine: “Working with leading market research and strategy firm Geo

December 18, 2024

Nashville, TN, December 18, 2024 – The Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) is excited to announce that the highly anticipated 2024 Apprentice of the Year (AOY) Competition, originally set to take

November 21, 2024

BY IEC STAFF Nick Russell is one committed guy. Merit shop electrical contractors in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill North Carolina area look forward to growing their business due to Nick and

November 21, 2024

Jody with his parents.  BY IEC STAFF After a pretty astounding spring and summer, IEC Atlanta third year apprentice Jody Chembars, SilverMoon Electric, is even more committed to his craft.

November 21, 2024

By Danielle Rose, Interplay Learning As the skilled trades continue to evolve, one thing remains constant: the need for efficient, hands-on training. Leveraging technology can bridge the gap between theory

November 21, 2024

BY IEC STAFF Fourteen individuals committed to the six-month IEC Emerging Leaders program, determined to grow by participating in skills development workshops, networking opportunities, leadership exercises, and project development experiences.

November 21, 2024

By John Meibers, Deltek ComputerEase The electrical contracting industry faces unique challenges in hiring and retaining skilled workers. With the increasing demand for electrical services, coupled with a shortage of

November 18, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IEC Chesapeake Apprentices Recognized at White House for Exemplary Journeys through Apprenticeship Program Nashville, TN, November 18, 2024 – The Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) proudly celebrates Malik

October 21, 2024

The Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) proudly announces the launch of its refreshed logo, ushering in a new era for the organization and the electrical industry at large. This reimagined emblem

September 19, 2024

BY IEC STAFF  Crafts people. That’s the title Jared Kredit, president and CEO of K2 Electric, Phoenix, AZ, respectfully labels the skilled electricians working in the field for K2 Electric.