On February 19–20, 2026, Construction Ready hosted its 2026 Career Expo & SkillsUSA State Championships at the Georgia World Congress Center. The event provided hands-on learning opportunities for more than 6,000 Georgia K–12 and college students, connecting them with thousands of professionals in the skilled trades. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the Career Expo.

Construction Ready partnered with SkillsUSA to bring together students, educators, and industry leaders to highlight the many opportunities available in construction and skilled trades careers.

Independent Electrical Contractors Atlanta & Georgia Chapter has been there every step of the way, sponsoring the “World of Electrical Contractors” and numerous electrical trade competitions throughout the years. This year’s World of Electrical Contractors was the best event to date. The theme for the world was “Light Up Your Future…Become an Electrician,” highlighting the different sectors within the electrical industry: residential, commercial, industrial, and low voltage.

IEC was joined by ten of its member contractors: Ace Electric, Electrical Contractor Incorporated, MetroPower, Penco, Power Design, RavenVolt, Sole Source Electric, Titan Electric, Wiring Solutions, and ZERP. IEC and its contractors filled their exhibit spaces with attractive company logos and banners, promotional giveaways, and interactive display boards that engaged students throughout the event.

The “World of Electrical Contractors” was a huge success. One contractor shared that “by engaging students with visual and hands-on activities, we were able to give them a better perspective of the many specialties within the electrical trade.” See pictures of this event below!

Companies interested in participating in next year’s event are encouraged to contact IEC Atlanta for more information.