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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. 

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Volunteer Opportunity in Savannah
IEC Atlanta/GA Chapter is installing lab materials for training opportunities coming available in the the area.  The project begins on October 22nd.  Thanks to Coastal Electric of Georgia for providing the location.  Instructor Mike Gunter and Program Quality Manager, John Dickerson will lead this task of preparing a dual training area for both Basic Skills Installer participants and the 4-year apprenticeship program.  IEC is excited to create this education space!  
If you can come out to assist with the build on October 22nd and 23rd, contact Todd Hawkins at todd.hawkins@iecatlantaga.org.  Volunteer time slots available for 4 hour and 8 hour shifts.  

2021 IEC Atlanta/GA Power Show    Coming October 26th at Wills Park Equestrian Center. 
The Power Show is just around the corner!Are you ready for the 2021 Power Show? 
Secure Your Booth Today!      Exhibitors and Sponsors can  register now!  

Attendees Register Now!   -Prizes  -Open Bar- Free  -BBQ- Free  -Over 50 Exhibitors  -Competitions

Apprenticeship
– Atlanta In-Person Mid-Year: Registration open December 16th, 2022.  Students will attend class 2 nights per week from 5:00pm – 9:00pm.  Class begins January 10, 2022.  Application deadline: December 8th, 2021.
-2nd – 4th Year Online: Class begins January 10, 2022.  Application Deadline: December 8th, 2021.
 
You can find registration information on Flashpoint within the “Student Enrollment Information” Custom Content Page.
 
If you need your login information for Flashpoint, please email Julie Gunter at julie.gunter@iecatlantaga.org.
 Need assistance with the enrollment process?  Email accounting@iecatlantaga.org or call 770-242-9277.
We can send text message 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 October 28th, 2021 from 8:00am to 9:00am.  Register to attend.

RECRUITMENT

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: Helping You Build Workforce Instead of Buying it!
Open Houses/ Career Fairs

We had 9 attendees at the September Open House!   The group had quite an interesting make up that included a few looking into a career change and a father who brought his son and decided to explore the apprenticeship program for himself as well.  Before the end of the session, all attendees left with the understanding of the merit shop way.

The September hiring fair had 5 contractors and 6 candidates.  These candidates are currently moving through the recruitment process.  Both the Open Houses and Career Fairs happen monthly, creating opportunities for contractors to staff their workforce.

Open House:  October 20th, 2021  1:00PM – 3:00PM- Training facility tour, Q&A, hands on activity for any student.  Register here.
Monthly Hiring Fairs: October 27th, 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.
Construction Ready Hiring Fair: October 7th in Fulton/ October 14th in Augusta/ October 21st in Cobb, County/ October 28th in Gwinnett/ November 4th in Savannah  8:00am-3:00pm
Contact Kevin Ward to register and attend at kevin.ward@iecatlantaga.org  See Construction Ready Training Schedule.   Click to see Construction Ready Credentials earned. 
IEC Basic Skills Installer Program:  The link for the November class is out.  Class is from November 1st to 29th.   Click here to find it on the training list.   Please, if you hired a worker from an IEC Career fair or one of the new IEC Basic Skills Installer Program graduates, 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.    

“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 Construction 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)  25 Hires! 1,126 candidates!

MORE ABOUT RECRUITING EXPERIENCED WORKERS WITH LADDER
There are over 4,300 electricians already on Ladder available for hire with an average of 6 years of electrical experience. Here are 3 tips on how to attract & hire the best candidates:
  1. Choose the Skills and Certifications you desire in an electrician so that Ladder can match electricians based on your needs.
  2. Communicate early and often. When highly-skilled electricians are looking for work, they’re not looking for long! Log in each day that you receive a new candidate and contact them the same day. Then schedule an interview and touch base often until they’re hired.
  3. Mark them as “Hired” on Ladder. When an electrician on Ladder isn’t hired, we send them other opportunities to help them find work. So mark them as “Hired” to ensure we know not to advertise other opportunities to them.
Contact Alex Stewart with questions alex@ladderforwork.com

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      

TRAINING

Articles 250 Part 2 – (Tuesday) October 5th, 2021, 4:00pm – 8:00pm- Covers NEC requirements Covers Grounding and Bonding of Services and Separately Derived Systems    Register for Article 250 Pt. 2

Articles 250 Part 3–(Tuesday) October 12th, 2021, 4:00pm – 8:00pm-Covers NEC requirements Covers Grounding Eletrode System  Register for Article 250 Pt. 3
Articles 250 Part 4 – (Tuesday) October 19th, 2021, 4:00pm – 8:00pm-Covers NEC requirements Covers Equipment Grounding and Bonding  Register for Article 250 Pt. 4
Introduction & Articles 90 & 100-(Tuesday) November 2nd, 2021, 4:00pm – 8:00pm-Covers the History of the National Electrical Code, Structure and Course Requirements and NEC Definitions  Register for Introduction & Articles 90 & 100
Comprehensive NEC2020 Course– (Tuesdays) November 2nd, 2021, 4:00pm – 8:00pm-This course gives you an in-depth view of the NEC 2020. If you plan to take the Georgia Electrical Contractor License Exam then this class will help you do well on the 85% of the test that is code related. Take this class and be ready to make your installations code compliant. Attend this class to earn CEU’s for 4 states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina and Virginia  Register for Comprehensive Code
Article 110-(Tuesdays) November 9, 2021, 4:00pm- 8:00pm- NEC requirements as they relate to Electrical Installations   Register for Article 110
Articles 200 & 210-(Tuesdays) November 16, 2021 4:00pm – 8:00pm-NEC requirements as they relate to use and Identification of Grounded Conductors Covers and branch Circuit Requirements   Register for Articles 200 & 210
Article 220 Pt. 1– (Tuesday) December 7th, 2021  4:00pm – 8:00pm-This class Covers NEC Requirements for Branch-Circuit Load Calculations   Register for Article 220 Pt. 1

GA Electrical Exam Prep. –(Friday – Sunday) October 29th, 2021 – October 31st, 2021, 8:00am – 4:30pm- This course helps you get ready to take the Electrical Contractor License Exam based on the NEC 2020. 

(Online On Demand)

NEC2020Significant Code Changes  – Online/ OnDemand   Thursday, January 21st – Thursday, December 30th , 2021- Significant Code Changes that impact electrical installations.  

GA Significant Code Changes Online/ OnDemand   Friday, April 16th – Thursday, December 30th , 2021- Significant Code Changes that impact electrical installations.  

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Niel and the entire IEC Staff

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