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!
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
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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!
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.
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.
IEC Atlanta/GA New Training Manager
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