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

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 21, 2024

By Jason Todd, IEC Vice President, Government Affairs The November 5 election will, generally speaking, result in a positive change in policy for IEC. Below outlines my day after the

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November 21, 2024

BY IEC STAFF In recent years, the IEC Foundation has been intentional about supporting local communities by initiating a service project during the annual SPARK event. For 2024, a number

November 21, 2024

By Chrissy L. Skudera  One of the earliest documented instances of apprenticeship dates back to ancient Mesopotamia. The Code of Hammurabi, a Babylonian legal text dating back to 1750 BC,

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.