IEC NATIONAL BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
Training/Education/Workforce Development
- Federally approved and nationally recognized Apprenticeship Training Programs:
- Industrial and Commercial Electricians – 4-year program
- Residential Electrical Specialists – 2-year program
- Voice-Data-Video Technicians – 3-year program
- Two-year classroom based professional development program for Field Trained Electricians
- Annual National Training Conference for training administrators and instructors
- Industry Career Awareness Program – working with organizations like SkillsUSA/VICA to raise student awareness of career opportunities in the electrical contracting industry
- IEC seeks to modernize the U.S. Apprenticeship System and open up System to better accommodate the needs of Merit Shop Electrical Contractors through participation in State and Federal Advisory Boards
- IEC University programs offer contractors opportunities to enhance and expand their management knowledge
- Purdue University Project Management courses offer an in-depth look at today’s important business issues
Communication Avenues
- IEC Biweekly Fax and IEC INSiGHTS (IEC’s bimonthly magazine) keep IEC members atop of current economic trends, union activities, legislative developments, and code interpretations that affect the way members do business
- Annual IEC Membership Directory, which promotes and markets services of IEC members
- IEC National Website, which serves as a valuable tool for members and consumers alike
- “Find an Electrical Contractor” search engine on the IEC website that helps promote and market IEC members to consumers looking for electrical contractors: Click here
Conventions and Meetings
- Annual Convention and Expo – provides a great forum for members to share ideas, analyze industry trends, and attend educational sessions on Safety, Insurance, Legislation, and many other topics
- Annual Leadership Conference – offers members unique educational and training opportunities
- Annual Legislative Conference – updates members on legislative issues that affect their business as well as the electrical industry and gives members a chance to meet their lawmakers and administration officials
Networking Opportunities
- Loan/Borrow Program presented by IEC that helps member contractors deal with labor shortages and temporary slow periods
- IEC forums where groups of non-competing members can share “best practices” in a confidential atmosphere
- IEC committee meetings where members meet and work together on issues facing the industry
Code & Safety Representation
- Represents the industry in development of the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code; NEMA, UL, and NECA standards; and various regional and national building code conferences
- Represents the industry to OSHA, MSHA and other federal agencies regulating workplace safety
- FREE Safety Manual for all new members (a $70 value; cost to non-members: $150)
Affinity Programs
- Insurance through partnership with CNA, including: worker’s compensation, liability, and property
- Specialized insurance also available, such as: contractor’s equipment coverage and labor reimbursement
- Credit Card Program through affinity program with MBNA Bank: IEC MasterCard for either personal or business use
Public and Industry Relations
- Workforce issues represented, such as complex state and federal employment regulations, union activities like “salting,” and affirmative action policies and employment discrimination; resources are provided to work through administrative mazes, advice and counsel on many labor issues a contractor might face
Legal Guidance
- Legal Council – free legal guidance and advice with regard to NLRB charges
Sale Items
- Various textbooks, manuals and videos for sale to members in areas of safety management and workforce training
- Discounts on other safety materials such as the IEC Job Safety Handbook
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