Paul Powers, founder of Powers Electrical Solutions in Smyrna, urges career changers and young workers to explore life as electricians, saying the industry offers stability and growth, Patch reports. Powers notes that electricians “don’t just wire buildings — we power possibilities,” pointing out that demand keeps climbing in metro Atlanta. He emphasizes the trade rewards […]
Helix Electric Inc. plans to hire 400 skilled workers for a major data center project in Cedar Rapids, according to KCRG. The company is recruiting licensed journeymen, commissioning technicians, quality technicians, foremen, superintendents, safety managers, warehouse staff, and project managers. This project marks Helix’s first work in Iowa and is part of a multi-billion-dollar data center […]
A residential electrician in Las Vegas earned recognition for implementing “energy-smart solutions” in homes, according to a KTLA / EIN Presswire report. The award highlights his use of efficient lighting, renewable integration, and advanced control systems to reduce energy costs for clients. He adopted strategies such as LED upgrades, smart load management, and solar + […]
The IBEW will build a new Southeastern Line Constructors Apprenticeship and Training (SELCAT) center near Nashville on a 40-acre plot, reports IBEW News. The campus will include classrooms, an indoor training yard, dorms, and expansion space. Leadership approved the project to ease strain on existing training facilities and make it easier for union members to access […]
Data center demand is exploding, and skilled trade workers — especially electricians — struggle to keep up, reports CBS News. Data centers now compete with factories and manufacturing for trained electricians and HVAC technicians. As older workers retire and fewer young people enter trades, the gap widens. Electrician Kevin Fishback sees the urgency. His local […]
Oklahoma City electrician Matt Brown recovered many of his tools after police uncovered what appears to be a theft ring involving pawn shops in Newcastle. According to News9, Brown’s tools—collected over two decades—showed up in a pawn shop database. Police identified a suspect and issued an arrest warrant in McClain County. Brown said he saw […]
The Santa Cruz County Provisional Community College District (SCCPCCD) launched its first electrician certificate program on August 21 with strong backing from South32 Hermosa. The initiative begins with 16 students and marks the start of a larger partnership designed to strengthen technical education and expand career opportunities in the county, according to reporting by My […]
At just 23 years old, Jacob Palmer of Concord, North Carolina, is proving that a successful career does not always require a college degree. Instead of taking on student loans and classroom lectures, Palmer chose the skilled trades and built a thriving career as an electrician. Today, he runs his own business and earns a […]
The Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners recently held a public hearing to consider removing a long-standing exemption that allows low-voltage technicians to work without a full journeyperson electrician license for smaller jobs like landscape lighting, security system installs, and doorbell work. The proposal drew strong opposition from contractors, trade associations, and business leaders who said […]
Charlottesville will host NextGen Skilled Trades Day on October 4 at Piedmont Virginia Community College. The event will connect students, families, educators, and jobseekers with careers in the skilled trades. Visitors can explore electrician work, HVAC, welding, and other high-demand fields. Employers will share career paths, certifications, and apprenticeship opportunities. Hands-on demonstrations will give attendees […]