Weekly Update 04/24
Happy Wednesday everyone! Here are the weekly happenings at IEC.
EVENTS:
IEC's Apprentice of the Year Wire-Off is this Friday! Come and enjoy a FREE BREAKFAST while you cheer on the competitors. Breakfast is from 6-8 AM with a mini class by Milwaukee tools. Congratulations to:
- Kyle Hammond (Wilkinson Electric)
-Cody Jensen (Wilkinson Electric)
-Parker Johnson (Sugarhouse Electric)
-Spencer Pelligrino (Newport Audio, Video, & Electrical Inc)
These students will be competing in the Wire-Off on Friday. Come give them the support they deserve!
Trainings:
-Federated Insurance is offering a risk management Academy on May 14th. This is a great opportunity to participate in a course that can help support your company. Click the link for more information. https://web.cvent.com/event/1eeda33b-d3fa-4305-830b-0d109e83af6b/regProcessStep1
-The following link shows a list of all the continuing education classes that we have available. Classes are filling up fast! Sign up before it’s too late. https://iec.flashpoint.xyz/Lite/Event/Index/451608000?s=&c=715094001
-OSHA is hosting a Webinar titled “ OSHA Walkaround Rule Webinar” on May 8th. The Speaker will be Phillip Russel. He is an attorney with Ogletree Deakins. The Event will be going over Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations: the new inspection "walkaround" rule that purports to allow third-parties. Click the link below to register if you would like to attend. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/998107407393380703
Other IEC news items:
- Jeremy with Middle Canyon Electric needs two skilled journeymen with a commercial journeyman license for the first two weeks of May.
If you can help with this, Please call 435-840-3925 or e-mail jeremy@middlecanyonelectric.com
-Interested in past weekly update information? https://www.iecofutah.com/members/weekly-updates/ here is a list of all the past weekly updates.
Dates to put on your calendar:
-April 25 and 26, 2024. Finalists for the AOY competition will compete for the title in a wire-off competition.
-Save the date – May 13, 2024 at 1pm there will be a meeting with Rep. Burgess Owens. He has proposed legislation to register union Salts. This is helpful legislation and we want to support his efforts. More information will be coming.
-Graduation is May 22, 2024, with an open house between 4-8 pm at 9685 Monroe ST Sandy, Utah 84070. Please save the date and help us celebrate our 2024 graduates.
-IEC Legislative Policy Conference- 6/10-6/12 in Washington, DC
-IEC Nation SPARK- 10/14-10/16 in Tampa, FL.
Why Choose IEC Utah?
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Business Recognition OpportunitiesWe encourage businesses and individuals to hire IEC Utah members. As a member, your name, business, contact information and website will be listed in our chapter directory.
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Industry News & InsightsIEC National publishes a weekly e-newsletter and a bi-monthly magazine to keep members informed about economic trends, merit shop information, new legislation impacting the electrical contractor industry, and code interpretations.
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Apprenticeship ProgramsOur 4-year registered apprenticeship program covers residential, commercial, industrial construction, and electrical wiring. Our program combines 144 hours of classroom training and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. We also offer a state-registered pre-apprenticeship program for high school students.
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Training for Electricians, Staff, and OwnersOur continuing education program is available to everyone in your organization from field employees to owners. Classes include First Aid/CPR, Aerial Lift, Business Management, VFD Systems, Arc Flash, Awareness and Code Updates, and more!
