Electrician News & Events
5 Famous People Who Started Out as Electricians
In a previous blog post, we mentioned that Elvis Presley once worked as an electrician. As it turns out, Elvis wasn’t the only famous person to work in this field. Several…
6 Benefits of Hands-On Trade Training
If you plan to enter a skilled trade industry, you will likely have to complete vocational school. Many schools offer similar curriculum, but not all schools offer it in the…
From the Home to the Stage: Job Opportunities for Electricians
You might assume most electricians set up the lighting in homes. Or, you might think they work mostly on outdoor electrical lines. These are certainly possibilities, but they’re not the only…
The Importance of Regular First Aid Trainings
When you first received training as an electrician, you probably did a little with first aid. But now that you’re an electrical contractor or field worker, do you think you could…
Top 3 Health Problems Electricians Face and How You Can Prevent Them
You wouldn’t bring dull, broken tools to a job, would you? Then why are you inclined to show up to work if your back hurts, or you’re dealing with another seemingly…
Top 6 Reasons to Become an Electrician
After you graduate from high school, the most common question people ask you is, “What are you going to do now?” Everyone expects you to attend a university, but you…
Four Benefits of Your Electrician Apprenticeship
Electricians make upwards of $50,000 a year. They have excellent job security with reliable income. They get to work with their hands, and they rarely have to sit down in…
IEC and OSHA Sign An Alliance
On December 7, 2015, the IEC National Executive Committee traveled Washington, D.C., to sign an Alliance Agreement with OSHA. The agreement was signed by IEC National President, Mark Gillespie and…
IEC Cincy Wins BIG!
The IEC of Greater Cincinnati chapter is proud and blessed to have received numerous awards at the IEC National Convention last month. The strength and growth of our chapter is…
New Member
Please welcome our newest associate member, Silco Fire & Safety. Silco installs, services, monitors, and inspects fire protection and security equipment. Silco Fire & Safety 10765 Medallion Dr. Cincinnati, Ohio…