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Your Electrical Career Starts Here
IEC provides an “earn while you learn” model for electrical education. All students can work full-time as electrical apprentices. There are options for those who are fresh out of high school, in need of a career change, or are experienced electrical apprentices. Once you become a Journeyworker or Master electrician, the Chapter provides continuing education to help keep your license and knowledge up to date.
1996
Year Established
550+
Graduates
73
Contractor Members
#1
Electrical Apprenticeship School in Southern Colorado
SERVICES
Apprenticeship Training
IEC Southern Colorado Chapter offers a four-year electrical instruction program located in Colorado Springs, CO. The nationally recognized curriculum is designed to be completed in conjunction with on-the-job training (OJT); it takes around four years to complete the state required 8,000 hours of OJT. Students attend school one evening per week and obtain 576 hours of instruction during the four years. During their instruction time, students receive hands-on training in addition to Code Study. Over 95% of IEC Southern Colorado graduates pass the state Journeyworker exam on the first try.
CEU Courses
IEC Southern Colorado's Continuing Education Courses are designed to improve knowledge of Wiring Methods, Theory and Calculations, Bonding and Grounding, and Code Changes. IEC Southern Colorado is an Attested CE Provider.
Specialty Classes
The Chapter offers business and project management workshops that cover topics such as material ordering, change orders, and safety. To view upcoming workshop and seminar events, see the Calendar.
Are you an apprentice looking to get hired on with a contractor?
Email swassil@iecscc.org to be added to our Job Board. Your resume and contact information will be available to contractors who are looking to hire.
Must be registered for classes with IEC to qualify.
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Or are you a contractor member looking to hire knowledgeable, reliable electrical students?
Email swassil@iecscc.org for access to our Job Board.
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2345 N Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Inquiries
For any inquiries, please call 719-596-3688 or fill out the following form.
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The electrical construction industry is rapidly changing, so IEC continuously updates the curriculum to ensure that the most up-to-date methods and technologies are being taught.
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Established in 1996, the Southern Colorado Chapter is one of over 50 IEC chapters nationwide, representing over 3,200 merit shop and systems contractors. IEC promotes the common interest of independent electrical contractors and works with local, state, and federal governments to make the electrical industry safer and stronger. Our mission is to provide apprentices, Journeyworkers, business owners, and management with the education and training necessary to build a team of professionals that will excel in the electrical construction industry.