• A highly rated apprenticeship program for the training of electricians approved by the U. S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship & Training.
• Continuing education courses for renewal of state electrical license.
• Programs to insure that journeyman electricians are kept up to date on code changes, new techniques and materials.
• Seminars on business topics to enhance the knowledge of electrical contractors and improve their company's profits.

Communication

• IEC Electroscan (a local monthly fax update).
• IEC Connection (IEC's bi-weekly email newsletter) and IEC INSIGHTS (IEC's bi-monthly magazine) keep IEC members aware of current economic trends, union activities, new legislation and code interpretations.
• A Professional Safety Program that is updated to meet the needs of electrical contractors and their employees.
• NEC Code books, general electrical and business manuals and books are offered to members at discounted prices.
• Opportunities to participate in insurance.
• Membership directory listings at the local and national levels.

Networking

• Local membership meetings that offer members the opportunity to meet and work together on issues currently affecting the industry.
• Members are invited to attend state conferences, national conventions, leadership training and legislative conferences annually. These are great forums for members to share ideas and industry trends.
• A local Loan/Borrow Program to help members deal with labor shortages and temporary slow periods.

Other Benefits

• A Partnering Agreement with OSHA to improve workplace safety.
• Influence with utility companies. Utility representatives attend meetings to discuss current problems and ways to solve them.
• Guidance with labor issues.
• Efforts to reform national labor laws through government affairs programs.
• Interaction with local governments and authorities to benefit the electrical industry.
• Membership in IEC National www.ieci.org
• Membership in IEC Texas www.iecoftexas.org