by Jenny Boone | Jun 14, 2017 | IEC News and Events
Thankfully, our Associate Partners at Legrand have an answer for that; beautiful public space charging stations. If you’re quoting public space work, airports, hospitals, university or college campuses and metro stations, you may just be interested. A station like...
by Jenny Boone | Jun 5, 2017 | IEC News and Events
Receiving an IEC National Award is a tremendous achievement, and we urge members and chapters to take advantage of this significant opportunity for visible and tangible recognition. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Award winners will be announced...
by Jenny Boone | Jun 2, 2017 | IEC News and Events
Industrialization and Its Effect on Apprenticeship In an earlier blog we spoke about the history of apprenticeship from indentured servitude to the machine age. We noted that the machine age ushered in a mixed blessing of productivity, new work, work in the cities, as...
by Jenny Boone | May 30, 2017 | Industry News and Articles
Business in most industries continues its upward trajectory in 2017, and companies are hiring at a brisk pace. With the increased urgency in hiring, some companies have found it necessary to hire first, ask questions later. This can be risky. Employers should be aware...
by Jenny Boone | May 30, 2017 | IEC News and Events
This report contains additional information about Maryland legislation that passed as well as legislation that failed. There are bills that affect the electrical industry and other Maryland businesses. House Bill 810 (PASSED)- Apprenticeships and Training...
by Jenny Boone | May 30, 2017 | IEC News and Events
The IEC Chesapeake Bill Robey Memorial Golf Tournament, on May 4th, was a great success. I can break this success down as follows: The rain gods left us alone, and we had cool weather with a nice breeze.Members registered early (as we wish they would do for ALL...
by Jenny Boone | May 22, 2017 | IEC News and Events
We hear a lot about internships in educational circles. In point of fact, high school and college students are strongly advised to take on or pursue internships in their fields of study. Usually interns are not paid, but there are instances where the intern makes a...
by Jenny Boone | May 18, 2017 | IEC News and Events
Baltimore City, MD – Stand for Youth, a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth services organization, has secured funding from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) to implement two Pre-Apprenticeship Programs in Baltimore City. The program will be...
by Jenny Boone | May 11, 2017 | IEC News and Events
Four years of classes. Four years of exams, assignments due. Four years to the “payoff”. When you get through the four years, the power of completion. No. Not college. Electrical Apprenticeship to the Journeyman status. It’s the “other” four-year degree. Our students...
