As the interest rates have reduced private investment in 2024, we have seen some of our members pivot to government work. Additionally, Inflation Reduction Act dollars are starting to flow and many of these projects require prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship. 

The Electrical Association's multiple communication outlets keep you connected to the latest in electrical expertise—newsletters (monthly Wired In, quarterly Direct Connection); Wage & Benefit Report; AWAIR Safety Manual; Toolbox Talks, Podcasts/Webinars.

Members! The Electrical Association has a collection of 54 Toolbox Talks topics to help you lead your safety meetings. We just added TWO MORE: Arc & Shock Boundaries and PPE Do's and Dont's. Click below to look through your collection.

As year-end approaches, it is time to focus on wrapping up 2024 and gearing up for the new payroll year. There are certain payroll requirements you must complete. Use Smith Schafer's end-of-year payroll guide to complete all your payroll and 1099 tasks on time and set your business up for a successful new year.

The Electrical Association has represented the industry at several Career and Technical Education conferences this year, which is paying dividends in invitations to talk to students at the high school level.  What we have learned is not all school districts are equal in the time they spend talking about Career Preparation versus College Preparation.

By now, many of us have become well-acquainted with the 2023 NEC, and after attending a few code classes, we're more efficiently navigating its contents in our day-to-day work. But it’s time to shift gears towards the future — believe it or not, we’re now less than a year away from the release of the 2026 NEC. While it may seem surprising, especially considering the short time we've had with the 2023 edition, it’s indeed just around the corner.

The 2024/2025 Trade Academy Scholarship is officially open and accepting applications. Deadline: December 31.