Congratulations to IEC’s Georgia Chapter on being awarded the 2021 IEC Chapter Growth Award! Executive Director, Niel Dawson and the Georgia Board of Directors President, Robbie Jones, received recognition during the 2021 IEC Convention and Expo that took place in Denver, Colorado from October 6th to the 9th. IEC Georgia has produced nearly 25% growth since January of 2021. According to Executive Director, Niel Dawson, “It’s because we are doing all the right things! We provide useful services to our members and we make the changes when we need to! It is about taking care of the member’s needs.” Taking care of member needs includes a dedicated staff in place. IEC’s Membership and Marketing Coordinator, Marie Thornton organizes luncheons for networking and connection, as well as continuing education opportunities to equip our members with the tools to combat any challenge in their business.
IEC Georgia recently met to discuss the strategic plan for the next 3 years. IEC is looking forward to further growth and success in the years to come.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
Ladder Onboarding Form for IEC Atlanta/Georgia Members: Click here.
Go to www.ladder.com to post for experienced electricians.
Video Tutorial of Job Posting & Candidate Review: View here.
For assistance with Ladder, contact: Alex Stewart – alex@ladderforwork.com, 404-514-9409
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:
Choose the Skills and Certifications you desire in an electrician so that Ladder can match electricians based on your needs.
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.
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.
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.
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 ChangesOnline/ OnDemand Friday, April 16th – Thursday, December 30th , 2021- Significant Code Changes that impact electrical installations.
Would you like more workforce information at your fingertips? Follow this link to a page in Flashpoint just for you! Click here.
INSERT_FIRST_NAME, thank you for your continued support of the IEC Atlanta/Georgia Chapters! Stay safe and have a great weekend!
1st Annual Columbus Golf Tournament Starts on a Big Note!
On Friday, September 24th IEC Georgia chapter hosted its 1st annual Columbus golf tournament at Maple Ridge Golf Club in Columbus, Georgia.
15 teams consisting of IEC members, partners and guests came out to compete and raise funds for IEC’s GIFT program that helps to fund apprentices enrolled in IEC’s apprenticeship program. Teams enjoyed a continental breakfast and tee off time was 9:00am.
IEC congratulates the following winners;
1st Place- Interstate Electrical Supply, team members Josiah Goodman, Brent Jones, Ryan Pickrell and Hunter Watson finishing with a score of 57.
2nd Place- Fuller Fire & Safety Equipment, team members Phllip Psalmond, Andrew Wilson, Matt Davis and Phillip Psalmond, Sr. scoring a 59.
3rd Place- Ritch Electric, team members John Pound, Dusty Worsley, Rick Garcia and Sam Bassett with a score of 61.
4th Place- Milwaukee Tool, team members Brent Alfonso, Landon Simcoe, Luke Bright and Tom Nutshell also scoring a 61.
Closest to the Pin is Steve Dashiell and Longest Drive goes to John Pound of Ritch Electric.
You brought your “A” games to the course and you did not disappoint!
This spectacular event was made possible by multiple IEC sponsors. Thank you to our top tier Tournament Sponsors, Metropower, S.M. Ellis, Milwaukee Tool and NetPlanner Systems! These sponsors showed up in a huge fashion and IEC appreciates your support!
Additional sponsors are Smart Lighting Solutions sponsoring the Longest Drive, Lowe Electric sponsoring Closest to the Pin, and Ritch Electric sponsoring the drink cart. Hole sponsors are Bensource, Adapt to Solve, Ahern Rentals, Arrd & Winter, Jordan Vocational High School College & Career Academy, Power Design, Smith Gray Electric Co. and Workrise. IEC thanks each and every one of these organizations for stepping in to support this event.
This event was a success and you can expect to see it return in 2022!
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!
Open Enrollment For Apprenticeship Ends Tomorrow, September 2nd! You have until TOMORROW, September 2nd to register your workers.
– Atlanta In-Person 1st Year September: Students will attend class 2 nights per week on Mondays & Wednesdays for most of 1st Semester. After Thanksgiving Break, students will attend class 1 night per week on Wednesdays from 5:00pm – 9:00pm.
Sept. 13th- 1st Year Online September: Students will attend class on Monday nights from 7:00pm – 9:30pm.
Sept. 27th- 1st Year Columbus: Students will attend class on Monday nights from 5:00pm – 9:00pm.
Sept 28th- 3rd Year Savannah: Students will attend class on Tuesday nights from 5:00pm – 9:00pm.
Sept. 29th- 2nd Year Online September: Students will attend class on Wednesday nights from 7:00pm – 9:30pm.
You can find registration information on Flashpoint within the “Student Enrollment Information” Custom Content Page.
Need assistance with the enrollment process? Email accounting@iecatlantaga.org or call 770-242-9277.
Additional communication channels for Workforce Contacts: We 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 September 30th, 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
As your partner, IEC helps build capacity and opportunity for you to find new and existing talent to meet your workforce needs! To that end we are hosting a candidate Open House and Hiring Fair each month.
The August Open House was a great time of connecting with a group of 14 candidates to introduce them to careers an electrician and getting trained in the IEC Apprenticeship program. We toured the facility as well as shared the career path for an electrician. We included a short video on a “day in the life of an electrician” to help the candidates understand that to have this great career it requires hard work and sometimes less than ideal weather conditions. Our September Open House will be on the 22nd…More Info.
Open House: September 22nd, 2021 1:00PM – 3:00PM- Training facility tour, Q&A, hands on activity for any student.
Monthly Hiring Fairs: September 29th, 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: The September Installer Program started today. The link for October will be out soon. 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!
Ladder Onboarding Form for IEC Atlanta/Georgia Members: Click here.
Go to www.ladder.com to post for experienced electricians.
Video Tutorial of Job Posting & Candidate Review: View here.
For assistance with Ladder, contact: Alex Stewart – alex@ladderforwork.com, 404-514-9409
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.
Article 310 Pt.1– (Tuesday) September 7, 2021 4:00PM – 8:00PM Covers NEC requirements for Conductors for General Wiring.
Article 310 Pt.2– (Tuesday) September 14th, 2021 4:00PM – 8:00PM Covers NEC requirements Covers Conductor Ampacity Adjustments and Correction Factors.
Article 314 & Chapter 9– (Tuesday ) September 21, 2021, 4:00PM – 8:00PM- Covers NEC requirements for outlet, pull and Junction boxes & Conduit/tubing Conductor fill.
Article 250 Pt. 1– (Tuesday) September 28, 2021, 4:00PM – 8:00PM- This class will cover 2020NEC Requirements as they relate Grounding and Bonding of the Electrical System.
Essential Estimating Skills.– (Friday – Sunday) September 10th– September 12th, 2021, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM- Essential Estimating Skills gives you the information and education needed to begin understanding how bids are put together and what you need to complete accurate estimates.
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 ChangesOnline/ OnDemand Friday, April 16th – Thursday, December 30th , 2021- Significant Code Changes that impact electrical installations.
Would you like more workforce information at your fingertips? Follow this link to a page in Flashpoint just for you! Click here.
New IEC Members Have Found Their New Business Development Path…
IEC Atlanta and Georgia chapters welcome new members! This summer we have had a consistent flow of new members joining our association for the networking, industry knowledge and training that IEC offers. Many of our members have joined for the apprenticeship and management training in order to develop a strong workforce during a time when there is a shortage of good workers. Our members understand the importance of building their skilled worker and investing in them and the future of the company.
IEC welcomes the following members;
Atlanta Chapter Mr. Dee’s Electric Service, LLC Klein Electric Craft Electric Co. LLC EnviroSpark Energy High Electrical
Georgia Chapter McRee Electric & Trenching Weeks Electrical Contracting, LLC dba Mr. Electric of Coastal Empire Ground Hound Electric, LLC Hammett Electric Company, Inc.
Craft Electric Co., Klein Electric, and High Electric owners are all IEC graduates. George High of High Electrical is also an IEC Instructor while Matthew Gilleland of Craft Electric Co. is IEC’s 2015 Apprentice of the Year winner. In addition to those that have learned their trade well, returning to where they started (IEC will gladly own some credit for that), we also have those organizations understanding an IEC partnership is beneficial as they strive to the next level of operation. They know that IEC is the key to get them there.
IEC looks forward to working with our new contractor members and helping their businesses grow.
IEC Atlanta Celebrates Its Largest Graduating Class In 2021
On July 8th at the Evergreen Marriott in Stone Mountain, IEC Atlanta/GA Chapters hosted over 200 guests in its celebration of 91 graduating apprentices. In attendance were family, friends, contractors and IEC staff to dining and displaying how so very proud of them we are!
This is IEC’s 51st annual graduation and its largest graduating class yet. Despite any challenges, electrical journey persons were made and IEC had a huge hand in it!
The event smoothly transitioned from the welcome of the IEC Atlanta Board of Directors President, Steve Askea, President of ASK-Kay Electrical Contractors, the Master of Ceremony delivery of Executive Director Niel Dawson and Associate Executive Director of Workforce, Todd Hawkins, to inspiring guest speaker Janet Martin, President of IEC National; award presenters, sponsors and graduates entering in their caps and gowns to make their momentous tassel turn. The music performed by Gwen Hughes set a winning atmosphere. As always it was a spectacular event! See pictures from this event below.
Congratulations to some of IEC’s outstanding students listed below;
Perfect Attendance Award, 90 days of class- Virgilio Mendoza-Vicente, Techno Electric, Inc. (PEP)
Community Spirt Award 2021– John Wayne Dickerson II, Jason Bonta Electric, LLC.
Academic Achievement Award-4 – Year Program
Timothy Jon Martin, Unger Electric,LLC
Charles Maulding II, Electrical Services Unlimited, Inc.
Academic Achievement Award Professional Electricians Program
Amevi Amedaho, Henderson Electric Company, LLC.
Jamail Biscaino, Infinity Building Solutions, LLC
John Wayne Dickerson II, Jason Bonta Electric, LLC
Academic Excellence Award for the Highest Overall 4 year program average
Timothy Jon Martin, Unger Electric, LLC
PEP Academic Excellence Award- Jamail Biscaino, Infinity Building Solutions, LLC
Mike Gunter Achievement Award-Travis Worn, Pat Murphy Electric, Inc.
2021 Apprentice of the Year– Timothy Jon Martin, Unger Electric, LLC.
IEC is appreciative of its sponsors for helping to put on a stellar event! Thank you to Platinum Partner and Apprentice of the Year Sponsor, Federated Insurance. Event sponsor Harbin Insurance and Milwaukee thank you for your support. IEC is thankful to all the sponsors that always rise to the occasion. Click here to view total sponsor list.
Another school year is in the books and now we turn to the start of another opportunity for apprentices to join the ranks of the electrical industry. Thank you for trusting IEC with your electrical future, it’s going to be great! We hope to see you next year!
IEC Atlanta’s 2021 Apprentice of the Year is Timothy Jon Martin of Unger Electric, LLC
Congratulations Timothy Jon Martin
Congratulation to Timothy Jon Martin of Unger Electric, LLC; the 2021 IEC Atlanta Chapters Apprentice of the Year!
Timothy competed with 4th year apprentices for the opportunity to be awarded at the local level. The competition consists of two events: The wire-off and a written exam which covers material from all four years of study. Timothy has the highest number of total points and is awarded the highly coveted “Apprentice of the Year” award for the Atlanta Chapter IEC. As the winner of the Apprentice of the Year competition he wins a trip for 2 and $500 spending money for the IEC National Convention in New Orleans. LA, October 28-30, where he will represent the Atlanta Chapter and compete in the National Apprentice of the Year competition.
Andrew Howard of Excel Electrical Technologies, Inc. came in second place and will fulfill the duties should Timothy be unable to do so. Both Timothy and Andrew have earned their CPE credentials, a nationally recognized credential where individuals have demonstrated skills, proficiency and knowledge regarding the electrical field.
Thank you to all the contestants that worked for an opportunity to represent this chapter. We appreciate your hard work.
Contestants: Amevi Amedaho, Henderson Electric Company, LLC Garrett L. Bitts, MetroPower, Inc. Ricky J. Cotton, Data Power Andrew Howard, Excel Electrical Technologies, Inc. Charles Maulding II, Electrical Services Unlimited, LLC Romuald Pinheiro, Excel Electrical Technologies, Inc.
Thank you Platinum Partner member and Apprentice of the Year Event Sponsor, Federated Insurance!
In July of 2021 IEC Atlanta, Georgia chapters graduated 91 apprentices. There are so many success stories for so many graduates. What happens after an IEC apprentice graduates? What can the investing contractor expect from their skilled trained apprentice? IEC has one story here.
Alfred Wheeler is a 2021 IEC graduate and his training during the apprenticeship program has already manifested into a thriving and promising career with IEC Contractor Pat Murphy Electric. Alfred is a perfect example of how a contractor investing in workers can pay off for both the contractor and worker.
Just before Alfred graduated from the IEC apprenticeship program, Pat Murphy Electric promoted him to Assistant Project Manager! So he graduates looking forward to a bright future and completely motivated to give all that Pat Murphy Electric has given him, back in his performance and potentially being a key factor to the continued growth of Pat Murphy Electric.
A little over 4 years ago Alfred Wheeler applied for the IEC Apprenticeship program. He received 3 contractor referrals from the IEC training department and within 3 to 4 weeks he was hired with an IEC contractor. The contractors were very responsive and he began working really fast. Operations Manager, Chelsea Roberts of PME shares why Alfred Wheeler was chosen to invest in. “He was quick at catching on learning from senior members, exemplified leadership, teamwork, has a thirst for learning and dressed for the job he would like to have, “states Chelsea.
Today as Assistant Project Manager at Pat Murphy Electric, Alfred Wheeler describes his experience with Pat Murphy Electric as “the best time.” He used phrases such as “Great Company,” “Like a Family,” “Pat Murphy is everything!” The truly telling statement coming from Alfred is, “They saw the value in me, I plan to retire with PME someday.”
Pat Murphy Electric has a motivated and dedicated worker with the best intentions for PME, and PME has the best intentions for their employee which is exhibited by PME investing in Alfred Wheeler. As Chelsea Roberts stated,” At Pat Murphy Electric, Inc. we really consider our team a family, and just as a family builds others up, we will continue to invest in our employee’s careers and lives. When we invest in them, they will in turn invest in us (and Alfred is a great example of that) and hopefully make their tenure with us longer. “ This is exactly why IEC apprenticeship and management classes are important as contractors build their businesses. Here is where the foundation of loyalty and longevity can begin. Thanks to Pat Murphy Electric and Alfred Wheeler for conveying how it’s done.
For upcoming recruitment opportunities and training to build your loyal workforce, go to www.iecatlantaga.org/Training.
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!
IEC 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!
Ladder Onboarding Form for IEC Atlanta/Georgia Members: Click here.
Go to www.ladder.com to post for experienced electricians.
Video Tutorial of Job Posting & Candidate Review: View here.
For assistance with Ladder, contact: Alex Stewart – alex@ladderforwork.com, 404-514-9409
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.
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.
Congratulations to IEC’s Georgia Chapter on being awarded the 2021 IEC Chapter Growth Award! Executive Director, Niel Dawson and the Georgia Board of Directors President, Robbie Jones, received recognition during the 2021 IEC Convention and Expo that took place in Denver, Colorado from October 6th to the 9th. 
IEC Atlanta/GA New Training Manager
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