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About IEC Pennsylvania

A United Voice for Merit Shops

Our mission is to promote the electrical construction industry through education and training, support of merit shop contracting, and promotion of the electrical trades as a viable career path. To grow our industry, we are dedicated to free enterprise values, excellence in safety and quality of training, and a commitment to integrity and ethics. We strive for exceptional performance in construction, business, and education.

Merit-Shop Electrical Contractors and Associate Members

We offer registered apprenticeship programs

We offer registered pre-apprenticeships for high school students

We provide continuing education programs

We offer exclusive networking and appreciation events

We advocate for the electrical contractor industry in the state capitol

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Our History

Serving Electrical Contractors in Pennsylvania for More Than 30 Years

In 1991, the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of IEC was incorporated as a non-profit trade association of merit-shop electrical contractors in eight counties in Central Pennsylvania. Through the years, the Central Pennsylvania Chapter grew to cover 20 counties in the South Central and Southwestern parts of the state, extending from the greater Pittsburgh region to the Susquehanna Valley region including the cities of Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York.

In 2022, the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of IEC expanded its footprint to become a statewide chapter of the national IEC association under its new identity: IEC Pennsylvania.

IEC Pennsylvania now represents members and independent electrical and systems contractors in all but three of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties (Beaver, Lawrence, and Mercer counties in Pennsylvania are served by IEC Western Reserve based in Youngstown, Ohio).

About IEC National

The Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) was founded in 1957 as the Associated Independent Electrical Contractors of America. In 1962, IEC was granted a certificate of incorporation and in 1972, the IEC convinced the U.S. Department of Labor to adopt national pattern standards of apprenticeship and training. As a result, and for the first time, registered apprenticeship was recognized across the country for those adopting the “Open Shop” philosophy.

National IEC has grown to become an influential 53-chapter association representing over 4,100 members and nearly 100,000 electrical workers. IEC has expanded its alliance to include over 17,000 apprentices each year who are in the process of becoming prominent and productive electricians.

IEC continues to expand its services to its members and remains a strong voice for independent electrical contractors on the many issues affecting the industry.