Consider this number: 1.6 million.   Consider this number: 1.6 million. Think about it. Let it soak in. It's a large number, and what it represents isn't pretty. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, that's the number of construction jobs lost since the recession began in December 2007. Mind you, it's not all electrical jobs, but jobs lost in the electrical industry are included in that staggering figure.

Many of you probably aren't surprised, as you find yourselves scrambling for work just to keep afloat. While perusing message boards on the Internet, it's easy to see the frustration of suffering electricians, bidding any job — at any price — just to break even or keep their employees from being laid off. More in April Power Line...

About the IEC of Kentucky & Southern Indiana

From Scottsburg, Corydon, and New Albany in Indiana, to Shelbyville, Elizabethtown, Bardstown, and Louisville in Kentucky, local IEC member contractors represent a work force of over 2,200. With an emphasis on training, safety, and professional development, the merit-shop philosophy flourishes in the Kentuckiana area where IEC members perform over 85% of all electrical construction.

IEC of Kentucky and Southern Indiana is an approved education provider for Kentucky electrical license continuing education. Over its 35 year history, IEC has proven to be a leader in electrical education. With 230 apprentice electricians currently enrolled in the local training program, over 1000 people enrolled in IEC continuing education programs each year, and a full-time Safety Director on staff, IEC of Kentucky and Southern Indiana sets the standard for electrical education.

IEC is recognized state-wide, with chapters in Louisville, Northern Kentucky, Ashland, and Lexington, and has been instrumental in lobbying legislation related to electrical licensing and small business. IEC members serve on National Electrical Code Making Panels and local regulatory boards.

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