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The '''Independent Electrical Contractors''', Inc. (IEC) is a national [[trade association]] for merit shop<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merit_Shop</ref> electrical and systems contractors. IEC’s mission is to develop and foster a stronger economy through the level of quality and services its members provide to the industry.<ref>http://www.ieci.org/index.mv?screen=6</ref> |
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'''Independent Electrical Contractors''' ('''IEC''') is a non-profit trade organization for [[merit shop]] electrical and systems contractors. It is based in Arlington, Virginia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.https/|title=Archived copy|access-date=2023-07-03|archive-date=2013-08-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130819141428/http://https/|url-status=dead}}</ref> IEC is a member of the U.S. [[Occupational Safety and Health Administration]] (OSHA) Alliance program.<ref>{{cite web |title=Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. (IEC) |url=https://www.osha.gov/alliances/iec/iec |website=osha.gov}}</ref> |
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IEC believes that drawing from the dedication and desire of contractors in the independent sector will benefit the country by allowing a flexible array of services and competitive pricing, which helps maintain an affordable level of costs on utilities and communication. |
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| ⚫ | IEC provides workforce training for apprentices, journeymen, and foremen, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. Training takes place in more than 50 IEC chapter training centers nationwide, is conducted in accordance with the requirements established by the U.S. Department of Labor, and is recognized by the [[U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs]].{{citation needed|date=February 2022}} Graduates of IEC's apprenticeship program are recommended by the [[American Council of Education]] to receive up to 41 college credits.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ieci.org/apprenticeship/ace|title= Your Future Success Is Our Top Priority|website=ieci.org}}</ref> IEC chapters offer [[continuing education]] courses for professional contractors, including the Certified Professional Electrician Credential.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ieci.org/training-advantage/cpe|title=Certified Professional Electrician (CPE)|website=ieci.org}}</ref> |
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With almost 3,700 member companies in nearly 70 chapters throughout the USA,<ref>http://www.ieci.org/index.mv?screen=10_Chapter_Listings&xsub=7</ref> the association serves as the voice of the electrical and systems contracting industry on policies affecting its membership. IEC attempts to further the growth of the U.S. economy through skilled manpower and the principle of free enterprise. |
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==History== |
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Founded in 1957 as the Associated Independent Electrical Contractors of America, the primary goal of the group was to consider and deal by all lawful means with common problems of management, distribution, employment, and financial functions of the electrical construction industry; to foster cooperative action in advancing the common purposes of its members; and promote activities that enable the industry to be conducted with the greatest economy and efficiency.<ref>http://www.ieci.org/index.mv?screen=671</ref> |
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The association's first offices were located in Texas and in 1962, IEC was granted a certificate of incorporation. IEC convinced the [[U.S. Department of Labor]] to adopt national pattern standards of [[Apprenticeship]] and Training. And for the first time, registered apprenticeship was recognized across the country for those adopting the "Open Shop" philosophy. |
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In subsequent years, IEC grew into a nearly 70-chapter association representing over 3,000 members and nearly 90,000 electrical workers. IEC has expanded its alliance to include over 10,000 apprentices who are in the process of learning to become prominent and productive electricians. |
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| ⚫ | IEC provides workforce training for apprentices, journeymen, and foremen, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. |
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==IEC Foundation== |
==IEC Foundation== |
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Founded in 1996, the Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation (IECF) has provided |
Founded in 1996, the Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation (IECF) has provided over $5 million in cash and equipment to the IEC training center nationally.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}} |
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==OSHA Alliance== |
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IEC works in partnership with the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to help prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.<ref>http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/alliances/iec/iec_final_8-30-02.html</ref> Together with OSHA, IEC helps develop compliance assistance tools, spread communication to the electrical industry on workplace hazards and hazard prevention, and promote involvement in OSHA’s cooperative programs.<ref>http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/alliances/iec/iec.html</ref> |
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==External links== |
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Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) is a non-profit trade organization for merit shop electrical and systems contractors. It is based in Arlington, Virginia.[1] IEC is a member of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Alliance program.[2]
Education and training
[edit]IEC provides workforce training for apprentices, journeymen, and foremen, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. Training takes place in more than 50 IEC chapter training centers nationwide, is conducted in accordance with the requirements established by the U.S. Department of Labor, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.[citation needed] Graduates of IEC's apprenticeship program are recommended by the American Council of Education to receive up to 41 college credits.[3] IEC chapters offer continuing education courses for professional contractors, including the Certified Professional Electrician Credential.[4]
IEC Foundation
[edit]Founded in 1996, the Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation (IECF) has provided over $5 million in cash and equipment to the IEC training center nationally.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-08-19. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. (IEC)". osha.gov.
- ^ "Your Future Success Is Our Top Priority". ieci.org.
- ^ "Certified Professional Electrician (CPE)". ieci.org.