The Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) has announced the 2024 Apprentice of the Year (AOY) competition, where the nation’s best electrical apprentices will showcase their skills in a high-stakes ...

It's no secret that the United States continues to face a skilled labor shortage. In 2023, EC&M covered this important topic in our e-book, "Combatting the Skilled Worker Shortage." If you haven't ...

For decades, Doss’ program, called the Indiana Plan, has helped get Black, Latino and other minority workers into union ...

Many people in today’s job market are debating whether to go back to school to gain new skills or to find a job. As an electrical apprentice, you could do both. The Atlanta chapter of the Independent ...

The skilled trades are always in demand. Electricians have a broad array of jobs and positions to choose from, and experienced electricians make upward of $90,000 a year in most U.S. states. Although ...