activities · 21
what they do
direct service · 9
- Annual Golf Tournament and Memorial Event Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes an annual golf tournament, renamed in 2014 as the Dennis Casteel Memorial Golf Tournament to honor the former chapter president, with events held in 2024 and 2025.
- Annual Inspector's Night and Officer InstallationHolds an Annual Inspector's Night and Installation of Officers event, last documented in 2019.
- Apprentice Graduation Events Apprenticeship Completion and Skills Competition RecognitionHosts spring and fall graduation events for apprentices.
- Graduation and Recognition Events Apprenticeship Completion and Skills Competition RecognitionHosts biannual graduation events (spring and fall) to recognize program completions, including the Spring Graduation in 2025 and Fall Graduation in 2025, and recognizes top apprentices such as the 2025 IEC Wire-Off Winner and Apprentice of the Year.
- IEC Golf Tournament Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes an annual golf tournament, renamed in 2014 as the Dennis Casteel Memorial Golf Tournament to honor former chapter president Dennis Casteel, with events held in 2024 and 2025.
- IEC Golf Tournament Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes an annual golf tournament, renamed "The Dennis Casteel Memorial Golf Tournament" in 2014.
- IEC Wire-Off Competition Apprenticeship Completion and Skills Competition RecognitionOrganizes and participates in the IEC Wire-Off competition, including recognizing the Apprentice of the Year.
- IEC Wire-Off Competition and Recognition Apprenticeship Completion and Skills Competition RecognitionOrganizes the annual IEC Wire-Off competition at local and national levels, including the 2025 local event and participation in the National Wire-Off in Colorado Springs, and recognizes top performers such as the 2025 Apprentice of the Year.
- IEC Wire-Off Competitions Apprenticeship Completion and Skills Competition RecognitionOrganizes and participates in the IEC Wire-Off competition, including hosting the 2025 event and sending participants to the National Wire-Off Competition in Colorado Springs from February 27 to March 2, 2025.
advocacy · 3
- Annual Policy Conference and Federal AdvocacyHosts an annual Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., where members advocate for the merit shop philosophy, lobby federal officials, and influence policies on labor, workforce, taxes, and energy affecting the electrical contracting industry.
- Annual Policy Conference and Federal AdvocacyHosts an annual Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., where members advocate for the merit shop philosophy, lobby federal officials, and influence policy on labor, workforce, taxes, and energy issues affecting the electrical contracting industry.
- Policy AdvocacyHosts an annual Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. for members to advocate for the merit shop philosophy, lobby federal officials, and influence policies affecting the electrical contracting industry, specifically on labor, workforce, taxes, and energy.
capacity building · 9
- Apprenticeship Application Support Community Service Access PointsProvides in-person support for apprenticeship applications and distributes information packets during designated hours on Mondays and Wednesdays.
- Continuing Education Courses Professional Certification Support ProgramsOffers continuing education courses including OSHA, First Aid and CPR, Foreman Training, Information on Change Orders, Project Management Training, NEC Code Updates, and Motor Controls.
- Continuing Education and Training Courses Professional Certification Support ProgramsOffers continuing education courses in areas such as OSHA compliance, First Aid and CPR, Foreman Training, Project Management, NEC Code Updates, Motor Controls, and instruction on change orders to support professional development in the electrical contracting industry.
- Continuing Education and Workforce Training Professional Certification Support ProgramsOffers continuing education courses for electrical professionals, including OSHA certification, First Aid and CPR, Foreman Training, Project Management, NEC Code Updates, Motor Controls, and instruction on Change Orders.
- Electrician Apprenticeship Program Electrical Trade Apprenticeship TrainingOperates a four-year electrician apprenticeship program requiring 576 classroom hours and 8,000 on-the-job training hours, including in-person application assistance during designated hours on Mondays and Wednesdays.
- Electrician Apprenticeship Program Electrical Trade Apprenticeship TrainingOperates a four-year electrician apprenticeship program requiring 576 classroom hours and 8,000 on-the-job training hours, and distributes applications and information packets for the program.
- Electrician Apprenticeship Program Electrical Trade Apprenticeship TrainingOperates a four-year electrician apprenticeship program requiring 576 classroom hours and 8,000 on-the-job training hours, culminating in graduation events such as the Spring and Fall Graduations held in 2025 and 2026.
- Membership Program Administration Construction Trade Association ServicesOffers two membership types—Contractor Members for electrical contractors operating in Arizona and Associate Members for industry partners—providing full membership benefits to eligible contractors.
- Membership Program for Electrical Contractors Construction Trade Association ServicesOffers two membership types: Contractor Membership for electrical contractors operating in Arizona and Associate Membership for industry partners.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Apprenticeship Model Combining Classroom and On-the-Job Training apprenticeship_modelIntegrates structured classroom instruction with hands-on experience through member contractors to effectively train individuals in the electrical trade, ensuring both theoretical knowledge and practical skills development.
- Apprenticeship Model Integrating Classroom and Field Training apprenticeship_modelCombines structured classroom instruction with supervised on-the-job training through member contractors to develop skilled electrical professionals, ensuring practical and theoretical mastery of the trade.
- Apprenticeship Model for Electrical Trade Training apprenticeship_modelCombines classroom instruction with on-the-job training through member contractors to develop skilled electricians, ensuring practical and theoretical mastery of the trade.
- Dual Membership Model Engaging Contractors and Industry Partners dual_membership_modelStrengthens industry collaboration and resource sharing by structuring membership to include both electrical contractors and allied industry partners, fostering a more integrated and supportive ecosystem.
- Dual Membership Organizational Structure dual_membership_modelEngages both electrical contractors and industry partners within the same organizational framework to strengthen industry collaboration and resource sharing.
- In-Person Application Support for Members in-person application supportOffers structured, face-to-face assistance during designated times to help members complete applications, improving accessibility and success rates.
- In-Person Support for Member Applications in-person application supportOffers structured, face-to-face assistance during specific time blocks to guide members through the application process, improving accessibility and completion rates.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Apprenticeship Program
Four-year electrical trade training program consisting of 576 classroom hours and 8,000 on-the-job training hours with member contractors
Continuing Education
Offers ongoing training courses including OSHA, First Aid/CPR, NEC Code Updates, Foreman Training, and Project Management for electrical professionals
IEC Policy Conference
Annual advocacy event in Washington, D.C. where members lobby federal officials on labor, workforce, taxes, and energy policy affecting the electrical contracting industry
Wire-Off Competition
Annual hands-on skills competition for apprentices to demonstrate electrical installation proficiency
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Electrical Contractors in the State of Arizona Partner — Eligible for full membership in the organization.
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe Partner — Venue for the 2026 Spring Graduation event.
- member contractor Partner — Host employer for apprentices providing on-the-job training