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IEC has the workforce tools needed to recruit, train and retain your workers!  This monthly resource is all about Workforce, and designed is specifically for the person in charge of workforce.    You can look for this information source the 1st Wednesday of each month.  We are delivering our Workforce Power Source Bulletin to all IEC member workforce contacts. 

We know it’s all about hiring, training and keeping your workers.  Let IEC help you with this.  If you find this information useful, make sure to pass it on to anyone you think could use it. 

Please be sure and update your Workforce Contact information with us. If you’re not sure who is listed as your company Workforce Contact, please reach out to Kevin Ward at kevin.ward@iecatlantaga.org with questions or updates. 

Take a look at what IEC has for you!

DW_1979062.jpgIEC Atlanta/GA New Training Manager
Introducing IEC Atlanta/GA Training Manager Dee Waltower!  She is no stranger to IEC or the apprenticeship program.  Her career with IEC began in 2010 helping with graduation.  In 2013 she worked with a previous Training Manager, Lana Frye, filing and entering data after school.  By 2014 she officially became a part-time office assistant. Dee left her position, attended college and then returned in March of 2019 as Apprenticeship and Training Assistant.  There was no stopping her after that.  April of 2021 she was promoted to Apprenticeship and Training Coordinator and now she is the Training Manager.
Dee replaces former Training Manager, Julie Gunter who has moved to the newly created Records/Administrator position.  Make note of new contact information; email dee.waltower@iecatlantaga.org.  
Dee is excited to serve in this new position and she is sure to serve the apprenticeship program well!
Open Enrollment For Apprenticeship Now Thru September 2nd!  You have until September 2nd to register your workers. 1st year Online, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus and Savannah begins September 27th.  Need assistance with the enrollment process?  Email accounting@iecatlantaga.org or call 770-242-9277.
Additional communication channels for Workforce Contacts. We now have the capability to send text messages to accompany email announcements. If you would like to take advantage of this please provide us with a cell phone number to include in your IEC profile and be sure to “Opt In” when prompted by “DRG ECS on behalf of IEC ATL/GA”. This will allow you to receive text message prompts when workforce information is sent.
Regularly scheduled Open Discussion Zoom meetings for workforce contacts – Next one on August 31, 2021 from 8:00am to 9:00am.

RECRUITMENT

Open House:  August 18th, 2021  1:00PM – 3:00PM- Training facility tour, Q&A, hands on activity for any student.
Monthly Hiring Fairs: August 25th, 2021 9:00am – 12:00pm- Candidates available to interview and hire, OOWL Apprentices, latest Installer Program Grads available for hire.  Register to attend and interview candidates.  Click here to find out what the Installer Program is and how it helps your workforce.

IEC Basic Skills Installer Program:  August class was filled! 30% of the Installer applicants have been hired and are in the IEC apprenticeship program.  The next Installer Program begins September 1st.  Register your new workers to attend here.  If you hired a worker from an IEC Career fair or one of the new IEC Basic Skills Installer Program graduates, it will be great if you let us know!  We have a quick and easy way for you to tell us who you hired and when!  Click this quick link and let us know!  

Introduction of the Accumulated Credit Transfer (ACT) Program – We will be working with qualifying local high schools to offer their graduating Electrical Program Completers an opportunity to enter the IEC Apprenticeship Program either at the 1st Year, Second Semester or 2nd Year, 1st Semester.    

“BUILD Your Talent, DON”T BUY It” initiative.- (IEC’s approach to creating your needed workers)
How do we do this?  Engagement with local schools. (Develop early interest in the field)

  • Recruiting packets provided to contractors meeting with students 
  • Invitation to regional Workforce alliance groups.  CEFGA & AGC brings teachers and contractors together
  • Engagement with Work Ready Programs around the state  See schedule.
  • Transitioning veterans to the electrical field
Contact W. Kevin Ward, Workforce Recruiter, ATL/GA IEC with questions on how to get involved.  (O) 770-242-9277 X108  (M) 770-530-5876   

LADDER:  IEC’s Experienced Worker Recruitment Tool Just for Members!( Post jobs and search for experienced workers using Ladder)  24 Hires! 93 Jobs Posted!

More to come as we grow and improve our workforce efforts!    

RETAINING
Providing growth opportunities will help your workers see a future with your company.  We can help prepare them!  Technical and Management Training – Code Classes, CEU license renewal, estimating & more. 

Insurance Programs – Group health, 401k Retirement, P&C, Workers Comp
How IEC’s 401K Plan Works         

Five Ways to Retain Employees Forever– Responsibility, Respect, Revenue-sharing, Reward, Relaxation Time

Additional communication channels for Workforce Contacts. We now have the capability to send text messages to accompany email announcements. If you would like to take advantage of this please provide us with a cell phone number to include in your IEC profile and be sure to “Opt In” when prompted by “DRG ECS on behalf of IEC ATL/GA”. This will allow you to receive text message prompts when workforce information is sent.  

TRAINING

CBA – Article 240 & 450 Onsite
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 | 4:00PM -8:00 PM

Lighting Controls Installer Training (In Person/Onsite)
Tuesdays, August 17th, – August 31st, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
CBA – Article 430 Onsite
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 |4:00 PM -8:00 PM
Skills Based Installer Course (In Person/Onsite)
Mondays & Wednesdays, September 1st –  September 29th, 2021 /Saturday, September 11th| 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM/ 8:00AM – 12PM

Essential Estimating Skills (In Person / Onsite)  
Friday, Saturday & Sunday , September 10th, 11th, and 12th 2021 |8:00AM -4:30PM

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