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IEC Workforce Preparation Continues Throughout the Summer

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IEC Workforce Preparation Continues Throughout the Summer

By: Marie Thornton, IEC Atlanta/GA Membership and Marketing Coordinator

IEC Atlanta and Georgia chapters are always working on behalf of its members workforce.  July enrollment completed, October enrollment is opening August 26th and apprentices have started class this week.  Training and strengthening IEC member workforces! 

As the summer comes to an end, here’s a summary of some activities we have been busy working on, that helped us get to nearly 1,000 apprentices enrolled in IEC Atlanta and Georgia chapters!

IEC Atlanta Workforce Development Coordinator, Marcus Benson attended the GACTE annual conference.  This conference represented thousands of careers and technical education professionals working closely with students.  Marcus connected with educators who will help students find their paths to the start of their electrical career.

IEC took part in a GA Tech two-week camp where high school students learned about electrical theory, generation, distribution and installation.

Both Workforce Development Coordinators attended Skills USA June 23rd to the 27th.  

There were 2 Camp Trade and Industry (T&I) events that provided hands-on training.  This program was hosted by Construction Ready and the GADOE.  Camps took place in Brunswick and Calhoun, GA.  IEC Georgia Workforce Development Coordinator, Hance Joiner was onsite to help ignite future electrical workers.  High school construction instructors from across the state were trained in conduit bending, 3-way and 4-way switches, as well as basic electrical circuitry. These instructors will take these skills to use in their day-to-day instruction with their students, improving the quality of their education and the electrical skills of these graduates. A special thanks to Keith Haskell and Chris Sanning for leading this valuable training.

We have access to the future of the electrical industry at our finger tips.  Starting early, stirring interest will give us strong candidates to add to contractor workforces!  Let’s build our workforce!

 

2024 Graduates

113 Electrical Apprentices Graduate as Skilled, Qualified Electrical Journeypersons

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113 Electrical Apprentices Graduate as Skilled, Qualified Electrical Journeypersons

By: Marie Thornton, IEC Atlanta/GA Membership and Marketing Coordinator

IEC Atlanta and GA chapters celebrated its 54th Apprenticeship graduation on Saturday, July 27th at the Crowne Plaza in Norcross.  The IEC Class of 2024 encompasses 113 graduates who completed this award-winning program curriculum, on-the-job training and have demonstrated an understanding and solid grasp of what it takes to be a skilled IEC electrical journeyperson.

IEC Atlanta’s Board of Director President, Darren Lodge of Excel Electrical Technologies welcomed a packed house with over 500 guests, IEC staff and graduates in attendance.  A moving “Star-Spangled Banner” performance by IEC Program Quality Coordinator, John Dickerson prepared the audience for the inspirational message from keynote speaker Attorney General, Chris Carr.  The graduates’ families and friends gathered to support and celebrate the class of 2024 and honor those who performed above and beyond expectations.

Congratulations to the class of 2024 and its award recipients;

4th Year Perfect Attendance Award Recipients

  • Mish Bowel Hock, Lewis Electrical
  • Christian Sheber- Andrew Electric Co.

 PEP Perfect Attendance Award Recipients

  • Ronald Belmore- Penco Electrical Contractors
  • Felix Carranza Sr.- PicoVolt
  • Michael Hinesley Jr.- Legacy Electrical Services

Academic Achievement Award Recipients (Maintained an “A” average throughout the program)

  • Robert Abercrombie – DC Power Specialist, LLC
  • Christopher Acker – Electrical Contractor, Inc.
  • Dulce Alvarado – D & L Electric
  • Ronald Belmore – Penco Electrical Contractors, Inc.
  • Taylor Blun – Crown Electric, Inc.
  • Austin Bornhorst – Crown Electric, Inc.
  • Samuel Coleman – Alternative Energy Southeast
  • Michael Davis – Electrical Contractor, Inc.
  • Demetrius Hall – Titan Electric Georgia LLC
  • Mish Bowel Hock – Lewis Electrical Contractors, Inc.
  • Diego Hernandez – R&R Electrical Inc.
  • Michael Hinesley Jr.- Legacy Electrical Services, Inc
  • Oliver Alvarado – D & L Electric
  • Amanda Jenkins – Lin R. Rogers Electrical Contractors, Inc.
  • Jose Lind – R&R Electrical Inc.
  • Justin Litzenberg – Excel Electrical Technologies, Inc.
  • Da Mares Lopez – Excel Electrical Technologies, Inc.
  • Javon McLester – Relco Electric Co.,Inc.
  • Ryan McMillin – Lin R. Rogers Electrical Contractors, Inc.
  • Tyler Nelson – Electrical Contractor, Inc.
  • Keegan Nolan – Crown Electric, Inc.
  • Austin Payne – Pat Murphy Electric, Inc.
  • Alan Rainwater – Crown Electric, Inc.
  • Christopher Randall – Mister Sparky, Inc.
  • Ramon Ta Hada Moke – MetroPower, Inc.
  • Edgar Trejo – Energy Systems Southeast, LLC

Academic Excellence Award Recipients (Highest Overall GPA)

  • Taylor Blun—Crown Electric, Inc. (4-Yr. In Person)
  • Ryan McMillin—Lin R Rogers Electrical Contractors, Inc. (4-Yr Online program)
  • Michael Hinesley Jr.—Legacy Electrical Services, Inc. (PEP)
  • Samuel Coleman—Alternative Energy Southeast (PEP Online)

Our graduates do not succeed on their own.  The support of IEC instructors helps guide them to success.  This is why we honor an outstanding instructor with the Michael Gunter Achievement Award.

  • Gunter Achievement Award- (Instructor who stepped up in a big way) – Mr. Paul Hackett, IEC Instructor

It is a tremendous effort to get our graduates to their success that entails the students hard work, the support of great instructors, the IEC staff, and the friends and families of the apprentices.  The class of 2024 have reached their well-deserved graduation day, and IEC is extremely proud!

Thank you to those that came out the celebrate this great accomplishment and being along for the ride.  See pictures from this event here.  We look forward to doing this again in 2025. 

More pictures can be found at www.LorikayPhotography.com/IECgrad2024 

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Have You Used Your IEC Member Benefits Today?

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Have You Used Your IEC Member Benefits Today?

IEC Atlanta Workforce Development Coordinator, Marcus Benson, recruiting the future of the electrical industry.

IEC Atlanta and Georgia Chapter members are part of a network loaded with resources to help their company succeed.  From mega companies to the single man shop, IEC supports its members so they can thrive.

Apprenticeship– Train your workers to be skilled top performers on your job site. 

Continuing Education– Changes happen in this industry and IEC will keep you and your workers up to date with the latest in code changes, estimating courses, foreman training and more! 

Workforce Services– We help you to recruit your workforce, train your workforce and retain your workforce.  IEC has 2 full-time recruiters with the main purpose of finding talent for IEC members.  Monthly hiring fairs, open houses and courses targeted at getting green workers ready to work, therefore growing your workforce.  Right now, there are 2 courses designed for applicants looking to join the electrical industry.

  1. Skilled Based Installer– This is a 4-week course designed to prepare an inexperienced worker to join your organization ready to hit your jobsite and be productive. They are OSHA 10 trained for a safe performance, they learn pipe bending, wiring and more.  This is one of IEC’s answers to the workforce shortage.  Let’s build your workforce.
  2. New Employability Workshop– New to the workforce, this course stresses applicant interview skills and professionalism. The soft skills that may prevent the ability to express the true potential of a candidate.  We are working to create the well-rounded new hire.

 

Skilled Electricians can be found on www.meetladder.com.  This membership is provided to you free of charge as an IEC member.  List your experienced positions and recruit on us! 

Loan/Borrow program.  Loan your workers or borrow workers from other IEC contractors.  Some changes happen quick, and IEC wants to help you make your business pivots smoothly!

Once you have your skilled, trained and professional workers, IEC wants to help you keep them.  How do you retain workers?  Make sure they have access to health insurance and retirement benefits.  Let them know you’ve got them covered!

2% Home Depot Rebate Program.  Contact IEC for details.

There is so much that IEC has to offer.  These are only a few of the highly sought after services that IEC offers.  If you are a member that hasn’t fully utilized your benefits, give us a call and let’s get you started.  If you are a non-member on the fence about IEC membership, what are you waiting for?  To join us go to www.iecatlantaga.org/contractors.

 

 

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