IEC Apprenticeship: Meeting Tomorrow's Needs Today

1. IEC Apprenticeship: Meeting Tomorrow's Needs Today Jerry Thomas, Executive Director Stan Flippin, 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 by the year 2012. • 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 • 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 hair test drug screen and background check

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 37 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. 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.

25. Graduation • After 4 years……

30. 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.

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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.

38. IEC Dallas Electrical lab

39. Electrical Motor Controls lab

40. Electrical lab

41. Classroom lab and instruction

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

43. more benefits………….. • 4. Earn up to 37 hours of College Credit • 5. Program recognized nationally • 6. Qualified, competent electrical instructors

44. 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

45. 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

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

47. 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.

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

49. 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

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