{"id":3622,"date":"2020-01-01T13:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-01T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/uncategorized\/iec-ed-niel-dawson-update-april-24th-copy\/"},"modified":"2020-07-31T14:35:45","modified_gmt":"2020-07-31T14:35:45","slug":"iec-ed-niel-dawson-actualizacion-24-de-abril-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/es\/blog\/iec-ed-niel-dawson-update-april-24th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"IEC ED Niel Dawson Actualizaci\u00f3n - 1 de mayo"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-3622\" data-postid=\"3622\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-3622 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_xhhm72 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_7xsk73 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_oioy74  repeat\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>\u00a0IEC ED Niel Dawson Actualizaci\u00f3n - 1 de mayo<br \/><\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <br \/>A veces nos vemos obligados a adaptarnos a situaciones inc\u00f3modas, \u00a1y \u00e9se ha sido sin duda el caso de CV19!  Cuando nos enfrentamos a estas situaciones, siempre tenemos dos opciones: adaptarnos o permanecer firmemente atrincherados.  En nuestra situaci\u00f3n actual, no hemos tenido m\u00e1s remedio que adaptarnos.  Y a veces, cuando nos adaptamos, nos damos cuenta de que la nueva situaci\u00f3n no es tan mala y, de hecho, puede ser preferible.  Durante este tiempo, todos hemos tenido tiempo para reflexionar sobre las decisiones que hemos tomado y las que tomaremos en el futuro bas\u00e1ndonos en lo que sabemos ahora.  En mi caso, me alegro de haber elegido viajar a distintos pa\u00edses y partes de Estados Unidos cuando lo hice.  Tambi\u00e9n s\u00e9 que cuando tenga la oportunidad de volver a viajar, la aprovechar\u00e9.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>ESTADO DE LA INDUSTRIA<\/b><br \/>Hablando tanto con contratistas locales como nacionales de IEC, los niveles de trabajo siguen manteni\u00e9ndose. Ha habido cierres de obras menores, pero los miembros siguen en sus puestos de trabajo. Los m\u00e1s afectados han sido los contratistas de servicios residenciales y, sin embargo, otros contratistas han visto un aumento del trabajo, como las escuelas, los centros de salud y los que prestan servicios esenciales, como las tiendas de comestibles y las plantas qu\u00edmicas. El tema m\u00e1s importante que hemos escuchado se centra en el aplazamiento de trabajos adjudicados, pero a\u00fan no iniciados. Por favor, mant\u00e9nganos informados de los problemas que vayan surgiendo. <a href=\"mailto:niel.dawson@iecatlantaga.org\">niel.dawson@iecatlantaga.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>RECURSOS DE SEGURIDAD<\/strong><br \/><strong>7 de mayo Panel Discusi\u00f3n <\/strong>\u00danase a un grupo de expertos en seguridad que compartir\u00e1n sus conocimientos y responder\u00e1n a sus preguntas. <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZIvc-6urzguHdHVHRfj8vEwyujUodzrvgh3\">Reg\u00edstrese ahora<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>IEC National y el Comit\u00e9 de Seguridad de la CEI han desarrollado operativos <a href=\"http:\/\/send.ieci.org\/link.cfm?r=OddjDshmrBZu7FEzrpPsSw~~&amp;pe=cJpgoPnQW9QsbQuZ4aDoGlGodb9aXGLLSTOjHMqZd1PVm4qsUT2JCvFMiWsaWWbccbsmwbdBF6gLQ65w6-GP1w~~&amp;t=qTcrmhKI7hm5MharrvIZQg~~\"><strong>modelos de pol\u00edticas<\/strong><\/a> para abordar COVID-19. Gracias a Harvey Hammock por su trabajo en estas pol\u00edticas.<\/p>\n<p><b>ACTUALIZACIONES DEL PROGRAMA DE APRENDIZAJE<\/b><b><br \/><\/b>IEC Atlanta comenzar\u00e1 a mediados de mayo una reapertura \"suave\" de las clases para ayudar a los aprendices en matem\u00e1ticas y preparaci\u00f3n de ex\u00e1menes. Los aprendices deber\u00e1n inscribirse en las sesiones de tutor\u00eda y se seguir\u00e1n estrictos protocolos de seguridad. En mayo tambi\u00e9n se impartir\u00e1 un curso de control de motores.<br \/>Como forma de mantenernos en contacto con los aprendices, ahora publicamos un bolet\u00edn mensual para ellos y el personal del CEI est\u00e1 disponible virtualmente al comienzo de cada clase y celebra peri\u00f3dicamente sesiones de foro abierto para que los aprendices puedan hacer preguntas.<br \/><strong>Laboratorios virtuales<\/strong> se est\u00e1n desplegando cada semana para que nuestros instructores las utilicen en las clases de aprendizaje en l\u00ednea - <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DegM_9ugJn4\">comprueba uno de estos laboratorios ahora.<\/a><b><br \/><\/b><strong>Oto\u00f1o Atlanta 1<sup>st<\/sup> El plazo de solicitud para las clases de un a\u00f1o finaliza el 12 de junio<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>. Sus aprendices deben ser <a href=\"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/es\/aprendizaje\/atlanta\/\">solicitar en l\u00ednea ahora<\/a><br \/><strong>Oto\u00f1o Georgia 1<sup>st<\/sup> El plazo de solicitud para las clases de un a\u00f1o finaliza el 10 de julio<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/strong> Sus aprendices deben ser <a href=\"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/es\/aprendizaje\/georgia\/\">solicitar en l\u00ednea ahora<\/a><br \/>El Consejo de Administraci\u00f3n y el Comit\u00e9 A&amp;T est\u00e1n trabajando en una <b>Programa de formaci\u00f3n para instaladores<\/b> para trabajadores que quiz\u00e1 no est\u00e9n preparados para el programa de aprendizaje completo, pero a los que le gustar\u00eda que recibieran formaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s all\u00e1 del estatus de ayudante. Si est\u00e1 interesado en ayudar a dise\u00f1ar este nuevo programa, p\u00f3ngase en contacto con Todd Hawkins en <a href=\"mailto:todd.hawkins@iecatlantaga.org\">todd.hawkins@iecatlantaga.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>EL CONCURSO WIRE-OFF SE CELEBRAR\u00c1 EL 1 DE JUNIO<sup>ST<\/sup> &amp; 3RD <\/b><b><br \/><\/b>La competici\u00f3n anual de \"wire-off\" se celebrar\u00e1 en el Centro de Formaci\u00f3n de la CEI con la presencia exclusiva de competidores y jueces. Sin embargo, el evento se celebrar\u00e1 a trav\u00e9s de Facebook Live. Si usted no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IEC.Atlanta.Georgia\">s\u00edguenos en Facebook<\/a>H\u00e1galo ahora. Los concursantes se anunciar\u00e1n en breve.<\/p>\n<p><b>Ayuda a la instalaci\u00f3n\u00a0<\/b><b>Sensores de ocupaci\u00f3n<\/b><b>\u00a0en<\/b><b>\u00a0IEC<\/b><br \/>\u00bfTiene trabajadores de baja sin trabajo que realizar? Si es as\u00ed, IEC est\u00e1 mejorando nuestras instalaciones para un mayor mantenimiento sanitario mediante la instalaci\u00f3n de sensores de ocupaci\u00f3n en todas las aulas. Si desea donar el tiempo de varios empleados, p\u00f3ngase en contacto con Todd Hawkins en <a href=\"mailto:todd.hawkins@iecatlantaga.org?subject=Donation%20of%20Time\">todd.hawkins@iecatlantaga.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructor de IEC Atlanta\/Georgia Mike Gunter 1<sup>st\u00a0<\/sup>para recibir la certificaci\u00f3n de nivel III<\/strong><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/images.magnetmail.net\/images\/clients\/IECAtlanta\/MG2.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" align=\"left\" border=\"0\" \/><\/strong><br \/>Estamos muy orgullosos de que Mike Gunter haya conseguido el 1<sup>st<\/sup> \u00a1y \u00daNICA Certificaci\u00f3n Nacional de Instructor de Nivel III de la IEC! Este es un gran logro y viene con muchas horas de trabajo y dedicaci\u00f3n desinteresada por parte de Mike. Por favor, ay\u00fadenos a felicitar a Mike -\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:mwgestimate@bellsouth.net?subject=Congrats!\">mwgestimate@bellsouth.net<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><b>FORMACI\u00d3N CONTINUA<\/b><b>SOBRE LAS CLASES<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>El viernes pasado, casi 50 contratistas asistieron a nuestro seminario en vivo de 4 horas sobre los Cambios al C\u00f3digo NEC 2020, que fue gratuito para todos los contratistas de IEC como un valor extra durante estos tiempos. De hecho, fue tan popular que ya hemos programado la Parte 2 (Cap\u00edtulos 4 a 8) para el 15 de mayo.<sup>th<\/sup> de 8am - Mediod\u00eda. Esto es bueno para Georgia y Alabama CEUs y ser\u00e1 en vivo. Instructor, Mike Gunter. <a href=\"https:\/\/iec.flashpoint.xyz\/Lite\/Event\/Profile\/287717000\">Reg\u00edstrese aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A partir del 5 de mayo tambi\u00e9n ofrecemos clases en directo de C\u00f3digo por art\u00edculos.<sup>th<\/sup>4:00pm - 8:00pm. Impartido por Terry Rogers, 5 de mayo.<sup>th<\/sup> ser\u00e1 Art\u00edculo 310, Pt. 1 - <a href=\"https:\/\/iec.flashpoint.xyz\/Lite\/Event\/Profile\/265184001\">Reg\u00edstrese aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>NFPA 70e Seguridad el\u00e9ctrica, en directo - S\u00e1bado, 9 de mayo<sup>th<\/sup> - <a href=\"https:\/\/iec.flashpoint.xyz\/Lite\/Event\/Profile\/287653000\">Reg\u00edstrese aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12 de mayo<sup>th<\/sup> cubrir\u00e1 el Art\u00edculo 310, Pt. 2 con Terry Rogers - <a href=\"https:\/\/iec.flashpoint.xyz\/Lite\/Event\/Profile\/265202000\">Reg\u00edstrese aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00bfNo quiere un curso en directo, sino pregrabado? Tenemos 5 cursos a la carta disponibles - <a href=\"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/es\/formacion\/registrese-en\/\">Verlos todos<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Prevemos volver a las clases presenciales de CEU a partir de junio, bas\u00e1ndonos en la orientaci\u00f3n de los CDC y la aprobaci\u00f3n de la Junta Directiva.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FEDERATED INSURANCE, SOCIO DE IEC, ANUNCIA EL CR\u00c9DITO COVID-19 PARA EL ALIVIO DE LA DEUDA DE LOS CLIENTES<\/strong><br \/>El Cr\u00e9dito de Alivio al Cliente COVID-19 de Federated proporcionar\u00e1 un cr\u00e9dito de 15% basado en la prima de Auto de Negocio, la prima de Parte de Cobertura de Concesionario\/Garaje de Auto y la prima de P\u00f3liza de Propietario de Negocio (BOP) del 15 de marzo al 15 de junio. Las p\u00f3lizas deben estar en vigor en el momento de aplicar el cr\u00e9dito de desgravaci\u00f3n. Estas acciones est\u00e1n sujetas a aprobaci\u00f3n reglamentaria.  Esta es otra de las ventajas de ser miembro de la IEC.<\/p>\n<p><b>LOS TRABAJADORES DE LA CONSTRUCCI\u00d3N TIENEN 2<sup>ND<\/sup> LA MAYOR TASA DE SUICIDIOS<\/b><b><br \/><\/b>En el seminario web del CEI de esta semana, el autor <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/14facb145f1c\/lots-of-cool-stuff-mostly-free-including-my-audio-book\">Brent Darnell<\/a> habl\u00f3 del cuidado de uno mismo y de los empleados, y de c\u00f3mo hacerlo. A continuaci\u00f3n figuran algunos puntos destacados de su presentaci\u00f3n. <a href=\"http:\/\/images.magnetmail.net\/images\/clients\/IECAtlanta\/attach\/Pushing_Through_in_Challenging_Times.pdf\">Pulse aqu\u00ed<\/a> para una visi\u00f3n detallada de su presentaci\u00f3n.<br \/>1) Cuiden sus cuerpos, lo que significa<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 - Comer sano (reducir el az\u00facar y los carbohidratos)<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 - Haga ejercicio regularmente (20 minutos al d\u00eda como m\u00ednimo)<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 - Dormir 8 horas<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 - Evitar el alcohol y las drogas<br \/>2) Gestionar el estr\u00e9s<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 - Pasar tiempo con la familia y los amigos<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 - Meditar o escuchar m\u00fasica relajante<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 - Encontrar un pasatiempo u otra actividad agradable<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 - Pase tiempo en la naturaleza: camine, corra, cultive, acampe<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/\">L\u00ednea nacional de prevenci\u00f3n del suicidio<\/a> - 800-273-8255<\/p>\n<p><b>NECESIDADES DE MANO DE OBRA<\/b><b><br \/><\/b>IEC celebrar\u00e1 ferias de empleo virtuales en Augusta, Savannah y Columbus a partir de mayo. Los contratistas pueden inscribirse en las ferias de empleo aqu\u00ed - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/iec-virtual-career-fair-augusta-ga-tickets-82659828773\">Augusta, 12 de mayo<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/iec-virtual-career-fair-columbus-ga-tickets-82660450633\">Col\u00f3n, 14 de mayo<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/iec-savannah-ga-virtual-career-fair-tickets-103257225140\">Savannah, 14 de mayo<\/a><b><br \/><\/b>Actualmente tenemos aproximadamente 12 aprendices disponibles para contratar. Por favor, contin\u00fae haci\u00e9ndonos saber sus necesidades de contrataci\u00f3n, as\u00ed como las solicitudes de pr\u00e9stamo \/ pr\u00e9stamo -. <a href=\"mailto:julie.gunter@iecatlantaga.org\">julie.gunter@iecatlantaga.org<\/a><br \/>Seguimos teniendo nuevos aprendices que solicitan el programa de aprendizaje a diario. Si usted est\u00e1 contratando, por favor p\u00f3ngase en contacto con Julie. La semana pasada 4 miembros contrataron a 5 nuevos aprendices. Y a partir de mayo, lanzaremos nuestra nueva campa\u00f1a de contrataci\u00f3n de nuevos aprendices. <b><a href=\"http:\/\/powermyjob.com\/\">POWERMYJOB.COM<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>PLAN DE REAPERTURA DE OFICINAS<\/b><b><br \/><\/b>Con el levantamiento de la orden de \"Shelter-In-Place\" el 30 de abril<sup>th<\/sup>Muchas oficinas comenzar\u00e1n ahora a reabrir, pero usted necesita tener un plan en marcha. Para guiarle en este proceso, Townsend y Kilpatrick, miembros asociados del CEI, han preparado un documento titulado <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kilpatricktownsend.com\/Insights\/Alert\/2020\/4\/COVID-19-Re-Opening-Issues-Checklist\">excelente lista de control<\/a> que utiliza ahora la CEI.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PR\u00d3XIMAS FECHAS<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><strong>10 de julio - Graduaci\u00f3n de aprendices del IEC, Marriott Stone Mountain. <a href=\"https:\/\/iec.flashpoint.xyz\/Lite\/Event\/Profile\/255183000\">Reg\u00edstrese en<\/a><\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/7ro6d06txail1dh\/IEC_AwardsBro20_R9.pdf?dl=0\">Presentaci\u00f3n de candidaturas a los Premios Nacionales de la CEI<\/a>\u00a0- Fecha l\u00edmite de presentaci\u00f3n: 15 de julio<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/contentsharing.net\/actions\/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=4362493652&amp;message_id=18545086&amp;user_id=IECI&amp;group_id=7018582&amp;jobid=47800607\">Convenci\u00f3n Nacional de la CEI - Nueva Orleans<\/a> - Del 26 al 30 de octubre\u00a0<br \/><br \/>A\u00fan disponemos de una cantidad limitada de<strong> Mascarillas N95 disponibles<\/strong> para nuestros miembros contratistas, pero si necesita pedir cualquier tipo de mascarillas o desinfectante de manos, p\u00f3ngase en contacto con el Miembro Asociado de la CEI <a href=\"https:\/\/bettersafenow.com\/?ref=12\">M\u00e1s seguro ahora<\/a> y aseg\u00farese de utilizar el c\u00f3digo de descuento IEC <strong>4FAM<\/strong> para obtener su descuento 15%. 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Health Updates - Join a panel of safey experts as they share their knowledge and answer your questions - <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZIvc-6urzguHdHVHRfj8vEwyujUodzrvgh3\">Register Now<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <p>IEC National and the IEC Safety Committee have developed operational <a href=\"http:\/\/send.ieci.org\/link.cfm?r=OddjDshmrBZu7FEzrpPsSw~~&amp;pe=cJpgoPnQW9QsbQuZ4aDoGlGodb9aXGLLSTOjHMqZd1PVm4qsUT2JCvFMiWsaWWbccbsmwbdBF6gLQ65w6-GP1w~~&amp;t=qTcrmhKI7hm5MharrvIZQg~~\"><strong>policy templates<\/strong><\/a> to address COVID-19. Thank you to Harvey Hammock for his work on these policies.<\/p> <p><b>APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM UPDATES<\/b><b><br \/><\/b>IEC Atlanta will begin a \u201csoft\u201d re-opening of classes to help tutor apprentices in math and test prep beginning in mid-May.\u00a0Apprentices will be required to register for the tutoring sessions and strict safety protocols will be adhered to.\u00a0A motor controls class will also be completed during May.<br \/>As a way to state connected to apprentices, we are now issuing a monthly newsletter to apprentices and IEC staff are available virtually at the beginning of each class and hold regularly open forum sessions for apprentices to ask questions.<br \/><strong>Virtual labs<\/strong> are being rolled out every week for our instructors to use in the online apprenticeship classes \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DegM_9ugJn4\">check out one of these labs now.<\/a><b><br \/><\/b><strong>Fall Atlanta 1<sup>st<\/sup> year class application deadline is June 12<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>. Your apprentices should be <a href=\"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/apprenticeship\/atlanta\/\">applying online now<\/a><br \/><strong>Fall Georgia 1<sup>st<\/sup> year class application deadline is July 10<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/strong> Your apprentices should be <a href=\"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/apprenticeship\/georgia\">applying online now<\/a><br \/>The Board of Directors and A&amp;T Committee are working on an <b>INSTALLERS Training Program<\/b> for workers that may not be ready for the full apprenticeship program but you would like them to get training beyond the helper status.\u00a0If you are interesting on helping design this new program, please contact Todd Hawkins at <a href=\"mailto:todd.hawkins@iecatlantaga.org\">todd.hawkins@iecatlantaga.org<\/a><\/p> <p><b>WIRE-OFF COMPETITION TO BE HELD JUNE 1<sup>ST<\/sup> &amp; 3RD <\/b><b><br \/><\/b>The annual wire-off competition will be held at the IEC Training Center with only competitors and judges onsite.\u00a0However, the event will be held VIA Facebook Live!\u00a0If you don\u2019t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IEC.Atlanta.Georgia\">follow us on Facebook<\/a>, do so now!\u00a0Competitors will be announced shortly.<\/p> <p><b>Help Install\u00a0<\/b><b>Occupancy Sensors<\/b><b>\u00a0at<\/b><b>\u00a0IEC<\/b><br \/>Do you have workers furloughed with no work to perform?\u00a0If so, IEC is upgrading our facility for greater sanitary maintenance by installing occupancy sensors in all classrooms.\u00a0If you would like to donate the time of several employees, please contact Todd Hawkins at <a href=\"mailto:todd.hawkins@iecatlantaga.org?subject=Donation%20of%20Time\">todd.hawkins@iecatlantaga.org<\/a><\/p> <p><strong>IEC Atlanta\/Georgia\u2019s Instructor Mike Gunter 1<sup>st\u00a0<\/sup>to Receive Level III Certification!<\/strong><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/images.magnetmail.net\/images\/clients\/IECAtlanta\/MG2.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" align=\"left\" border=\"0\" \/><\/strong><br \/>We are very proud of Mike Gunter to achieve the very 1<sup>st<\/sup> and ONLY IEC National Level III Instructor Certification! This is a huge accomplishment and comes with many hours of work and selfless dedication on Mike\u2019s part.\u00a0Please help us congratulate Mike -\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:mwgestimate@bellsouth.net?subject=Congrats!\">mwgestimate@bellsouth.net<\/a><\/p> <h3>\u00a0<\/h3> <h3><b>CONTINUING EDUCATI<\/b><b>ON CLASSES<\/b><\/h3> <p>Last Friday nearly 50 contractors attended our live 4-hour 2020 NEC Code Changes seminar that was free to all IEC contractors as an extra value during these times!\u00a0In fact, it was so popular that we have already scheduled Part 2 (Chapters 4 thru 8) for May 15<sup>th<\/sup> from 8am \u2013 Noon.\u00a0This is good for Georgia and Alabama CEUs and will be live. Instructor, Mike Gunter. <a href=\"https:\/\/iec.flashpoint.xyz\/Lite\/Event\/Profile\/287717000\">Register here<\/a><\/p> <p>We are also now offering live Code by the Article classes beginning May 5<sup>th<\/sup>, 4:00pm \u2013 8:00pm.\u00a0Instructed by Terry Rogers, May 5<sup>th<\/sup> will be Article 310, Pt. 1 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/iec.flashpoint.xyz\/Lite\/Event\/Profile\/265184001\">Register Here<\/a><\/p> <p>NFPA 70e Electrical Safety, Live \u2013 Saturday, May 9<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/iec.flashpoint.xyz\/Lite\/Event\/Profile\/287653000\">Register Here<\/a><\/p> <p>May 12<sup>th<\/sup> will cover Article 310, Pt. 2 with Terry Rogers \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/iec.flashpoint.xyz\/Lite\/Event\/Profile\/265202000\">Register Here<\/a><\/p> <p>Not wanting live, but pre-recorded?\u00a0We have 5 on demand course available \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/training\/register\/\">See them all<\/a><\/p> <p>We anticipate returning to onsite CEU classes beginning in June based upon CDC guidance and the Board of Director's approval.<\/p> <p><strong>IEC PARTNER FEDERATED INSURANCE ANNOUNCES COVID-19 CLIENT RELIEFT CREDIT<\/strong><br \/>Federated\u2019s COVID-19 Client Relief Credit will provide a 15% credit based on Business Auto premium, Auto Dealer\/Garage Coverage Part premium, and Businessowners Policy (BOP) premium from March 15 to June 15. Policies must be\u00a0in force at the time relief credit is applied. These actions are subject to regulatory approval.\u00a0 This is another benefit of IEC membership.<\/p> <p><b>CONSTRUCTION WORKERS HAVE 2<sup>ND<\/sup> HIGHEST SUICIDE RATE!<\/b><b><br \/><\/b>In this week\u2019s IEC webinar, author <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/14facb145f1c\/lots-of-cool-stuff-mostly-free-including-my-audio-book\">Brent Darnell<\/a> talked about both caring for yourself and your employees, and how you can go about it.\u00a0Below are some highlights of his presentation \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/images.magnetmail.net\/images\/clients\/IECAtlanta\/attach\/Pushing_Through_in_Challenging_Times.pdf\">Click here<\/a> for a detailed overview of his presentation.<br \/>1) Take care of your bodies, which means<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 - Eating Healthy (cut down on sugar and carbs)<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 - Exercise Regularly (20 minutes per day minimum)<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 - Get 8 hours of sleep<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 - Avoid alcohol and drugs<br \/>2) Manage Stress<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 - Spend time with family and friends<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 - Meditate or listen to calming music<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 - Find a hobby or other enjoyable activity<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 - Spend time in nature \u2013 walk, run, garden, camp<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/\">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline<\/a> \u2013 800-273-8255<\/p> <p><b>WORKFORCE NEEDS<\/b><b><br \/><\/b>IEC will hold virtual job fairs in Augusta, Savannah and Columbus beginning in May.\u00a0Contractors may register for the job fairs here \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/iec-virtual-career-fair-augusta-ga-tickets-82659828773\">Augusta, May 12<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/iec-virtual-career-fair-columbus-ga-tickets-82660450633\">Columbus, May 14<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/iec-savannah-ga-virtual-career-fair-tickets-103257225140\">Savannah, May 14<\/a><b><br \/><\/b>We have approximately 12 apprentices currently available for hire.\u00a0Please continue to let us know your hiring needs, as well as loan\/borrow requests \u2013 <a href=\"mailto:julie.gunter@iecatlantaga.org\">julie.gunter@iecatlantaga.org<\/a><br \/>We continue to have new apprentices apply for the apprenticeship program daily.\u00a0If you are hiring, please contact Julie.\u00a0Last week we had 4 members hire 5 new apprentices.\u00a0And beginning in May, we our launching our newest recruitment campaign for new apprentices \u2013 <b><a href=\"http:\/\/powermyjob.com\/\">POWERMYJOB.COM<\/a><\/b><\/p> <p><b>OFFICE RE-OPENING PLAN<\/b><b><br \/><\/b>With the Shelter-In-Place order being lifted April 30<sup>th<\/sup>, many offices will now begin to reopen, but you need to have a plan in place.\u00a0To help guide you through this process, IEC Partner Member Townsend and Kilpatrick have prepared an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kilpatricktownsend.com\/Insights\/Alert\/2020\/4\/COVID-19-Re-Opening-Issues-Checklist\">excellent checklist<\/a> that the IEC is now utilizing.<\/p> <p><strong>UPCOMING DATES<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><strong>July 10th - IEC Apprenticeship Graduation, Marriott Stone Mountain - <a href=\"https:\/\/iec.flashpoint.xyz\/Lite\/Event\/Profile\/255183000\">Register<\/a><\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/7ro6d06txail1dh\/IEC_AwardsBro20_R9.pdf?dl=0\">IEC National Awards Submission<\/a>\u00a0- Submission Deadline, July 15th<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/contentsharing.net\/actions\/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=4362493652&amp;message_id=18545086&amp;user_id=IECI&amp;group_id=7018582&amp;jobid=47800607\">IEC\u00a0Natiional Convention - New Orleans<\/a> - October 26-30\u00a0<br \/><br \/>We still have a limited quantity of<strong> N95 masks available<\/strong> for our contractor members, but if you need to order any type of masks or hand sanitizer, contact IEC Partner Member <a href=\"https:\/\/bettersafenow.com\/?ref=12\">Better Safe Now<\/a> and be sure to use IEC discount code <strong>4FAM<\/strong> to get your 15% discount.\u00a0Or call William Kim at 678-608-2754.<\/p> <p>Please stay safe,<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/images.magnetmail.net\/images\/clients\/IECAtlanta\/Signature.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" border=\"0\" \/> <br \/>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3622","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3622"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3622\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3628,"href":"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3622\/revisions\/3628"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3435"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3622"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3622"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iecatlantaga.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3622"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}