1. IEC Apprenticeship: Meeting Tomorrow's Needs Today
Jerry Thomas, Executive Director
Joe Chandler, Director of Education
Independent Electrical Contractors-Dallas

2. Introduction
If you have an interest in working with your hands and mind to build and create projects, then Electrical Apprenticeship may be for you
It’s Challenging work…
Building skills and increasing knowledge

3. Introduction…….
U. S. Department of Labor estimates a shortage of 23% of total electricians needed during the period between 2010 and 2020.
The average age of a Journey level electrician is 48 years…
Veterans-we welcome all our returning vets to apply for a career in the electrical construction industry.

4. Agenda –Where do we go from here?
What is IEC electrical apprenticeship?
How do YOU qualify to enter IEC Apprenticeship training?
What are the benefits of attending IEC?

5. Where to start? Come to IEC to complete application
Bring documents such as school transcript, drivers license, ss card, letter of reference.
Veterans - bring your DD214
Complete a math evaluation
Be assigned an interview date
Once interviewed and accepted, pass a hair test drug analysis exam.

6. Vocabulary
“Registered” Apprentice – registration with Office of Apprenticeship, U.S. Department of Labor
Apprenticeship Committee
Indenture Date – official date of entry
Indentured to Committee – performs oversight
OJT hours – all hours worked on the job
Apprentice Wage Scale – wage progression
VA- veteran approved program

7. Definitions
Registered Apprentice – each IEC Dallas student is registered with U. S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Committee – this committee is comprised of IEC member electricians/contractors who oversee the program.

8. Definitions
OJT hours – you must accumulate 8,000 hours of on the job training as a graduation requirement. You will work full time while attending class one evening per week during the four year course.
Graduation ceremony – all grads will take part in official cap/gown graduation ceremony.

9. Definitions
Apprentice Wage scale – all apprentices are under the IEC Wage scale where they earn a certain level of pay according to their status in “on the job training” hours that have accumulated.

10. Definitions
School curriculum – professionally written, the curriculum is designed to teach the student to become a well-rounded electrician.

11. Defintions
Indenture date – this is the date you are officially enrolled in school and “on the job” hours begin to accumulate.
Indentured to Committee – the committee is responsible for your overall well-being while enrolled in school.

12. Requirements for Enrollment
Current Drivers License
Current Social Security Card
Have your own transportation
High School diploma/GED/transcript of grades
DD 214 if you served in Military
Register with Selective Service
Letter of reference from someone you’ve worked for in the past

13. Requirements for enrollment
Pay $25 application fee
Complete Application at IEC office (anytime Monday-Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Must obtain an Apprentice Electrician license from the state of Texas.
Must pass drug screen and background check
Be Registered with Selective Service

14. On the Job Training You work full time for an IEC contractor member
You’ll learn “hands on” during your work experience
You are supervised by a licensed Journey level electrician

15. On the job training
Your quarterly field reports indicate to IEC how you are progressing “on the job”
Your pay reflects the wage on the IEC scale according to the number of hours accumulated while “learning on the job”.

16. On the job training
Increases in pay are guaranteed as long as you have passing grades and are doing a good job where you work.

17. On the job training
Company will review your work progress to determine if you should receive pay increase.

18. Classroom Instruction
You will attend class one evening per week- September thru May - of each year
The nationally sponsored curriculum is written by professionals with input from the electrical contractor. It’s updated annually to reflect changes in the national electrical code and technology.

19. Classroom instruction
You earn as much as 40 college credit hours
Labs are professionally designed and equipment furnished by IEC Dallas Industry Partners
IEC Dallas instructors are master electricians with teaching experience (half are IEC grads)

20. Classroom instruction….
Focus is on teaching one to be a professional electrician
Designed to teach electrical theory and national electrical code as it applies to electrical installations and construction
Professionally written by electrical personnel and updated annually

21. Classroom instruction….
1st year – basic electrical theory & code
2nd year – advanced theory and code
3rd year – motor controls and grounding
4th year – blue print, advanced code, grounding, supervision

22. Classroom instruction….
All classes are instructed using the Classroom Performance System.
This unique computer based program allows students to interact in the classroom discussion and be measured (assessed) on exams and quizzes by the instructor.
Computer lab designed to assist students in learning

23. Classroom Performance System
Students use a handheld remote to record attendance and answer discussion, quiz and exam questions.

24. Blended Instruction (Classroom and Home PC)
Blended program is as follows:
Attend school one evening per week
Study from home the next week
Blended provides the opportunity for students who prefer to work online as well as attend class in a classroom.

25. Curriculum
This teaching method allows the instructor to measure what students learn.
Students who may have difficulty understanding material may be assisted in a study night with one on one attention.

26. Graduation
After 4 years……

28. Graduates of IEC Dallas Electrical Apprenticeship
Official graduation ceremony of the IEC Dallas Chapter program.

31. Graduation Ceremonies
Outstanding Apprentice Awards – this award is presented to a student in each of the 4 year classes. It recognizes achievement in academics as well as ”on the job” performance.
Perfect Attendance Awards – presented to any student who has perfect attendance.

32. Graduation Requirements
Must complete 576 hours of classroom instruction with a passing minimum grade of 70
Must complete 8,000 of on the job training
NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE REQUIREMENTS

33. National Wire off competition
Compete on national level with top students from around the country
Sponsored by local Chapters of IEC, student will be a graduate of our program and have completed his/her entry form documents

34. National wire-off competition
Opportunity to earn great prizes and cash!
Travel to major cities – most national conventions sites are located in major cities throughout U. S..
Gain recognition from your employer and peers.

39. IEC Dallas Electrical lab

40. Electrical Motor Controls lab

41. Electrical lab

42. Classroom lab and instruction

43. Benefits of attending IEC
1. Registered program with DOL
2. We find you employment
3. VA approved program for all vets

44. more benefits………….. 4. Earn up to 40 hours of College Credit
5. Program recognized nationally
6. Qualified, competent electrical instructors

45. more benefits….. 7. Classroom instruction with lab exercises
8. Formal graduation ceremony with awards
9. Excellent pay & benefits with regular increases
10. Establish career path

46. What Next?
Come to IEC office in Irving to complete an application, math evaluation and review program with school staff (normally takes 1 ½ hours)
Veterans, be sure to bring your DD214
Pay $25 application fee

47. And then….?
At a later date, be interviewed and accepted into the program
Pass a drug screen
Obtain your apprentice license before placement with a contractor

48. You’re on the road to success!
Once all the requirements are successfully completed, IEC Dallas will place you with an electrical contractor for full time employment.

49. Learn, Grow, Excel….
School begins the first week of September and runs through the end of May each year….

50. Veterans benefits…
Vets – we help process your paperwork for submission to the VA.
You’ll receive full monthly VA benefits while enrolled in IEC Dallas

51. Veterans
In certain cases, you may be eligible, because of your military training, for consideration of testing thru a portion of our Apprenticeship school.

52. Veterans Apprenticeship – 4 year program
The following graduate programs are best designed for veterans:
Apprenticeship – 4 year program
Professional Electricians – 2 year program

53. Other Educational Programs from IEC….
Continuing Education Courses to renew the state of Texas electrical license each year. All courses are 4 hours in length and approved by the state of Texas.
Classroom instruction
IEC facility or your own facility classroom
ONLINE CLASSES Available on our website at

54. Other Educational Programs
Journey-level and Master Prep classes to prepare one to take the state electrical license exam
Basic Electrical course – a 6 week course to introduce the electrical construction field to new entrants in the industry.
Estimating, Project Manager, Foreman training classes also available for upgrade and continuing education for electricians

55. Other programs…..
Tradesman Training – a 2 year program designed for those who have several years experience in the field but with no classroom instruction
Professional Electricians Program – a 2 year program for those with more than 4 years in the field but with no classroom instruction.

56. Need More Information? Call 972/550-1133 or 1/800/211-0256
Write to 1931 Hereford Drive
Irving, Texas 75038
We’re on the web at:

57. More information Also….
Contact IEC National at for programs available in other IEC Chapters throughout the country.

58. Your Future begins one step at a time… “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going”.

59. Good luck and best wishes….
From the members and staff at IEC Dallas