Independent Electrical Contractors

Future Workforce, Insights

March 16, 2023

When thinking about who he would like to join his team at Young Electric, Inc. in Wichita, KS, President Cori J. Young thinks beyond top-notch electrical skills and necessary licensing.

January 20, 2023

As IEC Executive Director Thayer Long says elsewhere in this issue of Insights, “IEC exists to help our membership develop a top-notch workforce for today and for tomorrow. We stand

January 20, 2023

Colton Burpo didn’t go through his early years saying, ‘I want to be an electrician when I grow up.’ But life’s circumstances, introspection, prayer, and trusted colleagues led him to

September 22, 2022

Mission Critical Solutions (MCS) is a leading-edge technology solutions integrator, headquartered in Tampa, FL. Established in March 1991, MCS provides a diverse range of technology products and services including information

August 3, 2022

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,

February 21, 2022

Sonepar’s SVP of HR says it’s the paradigm shift we need. The message from the contractors at the recent IEC Annual Convention was crystal clear: Help raise the profile of

February 21, 2022

Finding skilled workers in 2021 remains a challenge for all industries due to the pandemic and resulting economic impact.1 The current estimate of open electrician jobs that are posted and

February 21, 2022

Filling all of your positions with the right players is a constant struggle. The right players are the best people available in your market who are dedicated to achieve results,

February 21, 2022

Mental health is top of mind for business leaders from various companies in all industries. This includes construction. It has not always been that way. Historically, talking about mental health

February 21, 2022

Workforce development is a hot topic; particularly in the construction and electrical distribution industries. With a shortage of qualified electricians and retirement looming for many in this field, it is