IEC Foundation at SPARK 2025
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2025 Golf Outing – Sold Out for golfers!
We are thrilled to announce that our 2025 Golf Outing is completely sold out for golf tickets! Bus transportation will be available to and from the venue from the host hotel; however, a prepaid event ticket is required before boarding the bus.
A limited number of non-golfer tickets are still available for purchase—perfect for those who want to join in the fun without hitting the greens. Tickets will not be available at the door, and no one without a ticket will be admitted into the event. This ticket requirement applies to both golfer and non-golfer attendees.
This is also an amazing opportunity to feature your company—there’s still time to sponsor this incredible event, but act fast! Sponsorship opportunities are open until the end of the month, so don’t miss your chance to get your brand in front of a fantastic sold-out event audience.
Thank you for your incredible support and understanding—we can’t wait to see you there!
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Southwire!
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Thank you to all of our Sponsors! This event is ALMOST SOLD OUT!
| | Visit the IEC Foundation at Booth 458 during the SPARK Expo, and receive a free professional headshot. Whether you’re updating your LinkedIn profile or refreshing your company bio, this is the perfect opportunity to capture a polished, high-quality image—on us! |
IEC Foundation Rev Up A Win Raffle
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Don't miss your chance to win a brand new Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom Crew Cab & the Ultimate Milwaukee Tool Tailgate Set! Get your tickets here:
https://givebutter.com/WinATruck
| | IEC Foundation Board Spotlight | |
Edward del Toro: Doing His Part to Open Doors- by IEC
We’re proud to shine a spotlight this month on Edward Del Toro, whose dedication, leadership, and passion for our mission continue to inspire us all.
Article in IEC Insights July/August Issue
| | | The IEC Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Fowler as Secretary of the IEC Foundation Board of Trustees. Bill serves as the Business Development Director of eMobility & Infrastructure at Southwire. He previously served as a Trustee and now steps into this new leadership role. We look forward to his continued dedication and valuable contributions to the Foundation. | | The IEC Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Paige Rinker, Executive Director of IEC Northern Ohio, as the newest member of our Board of Trustees. | | IECF Powering Change in Our Communities | | |
Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs
Sparky Update- pic & Q2 2025 PupDate
"Hello Pawsome Hooman,
Sparky here with a new update from headquarters!
The last couple of months have been beautiful here in sunny Florida. Spring is my favorite time of year because all the new bugs come out to play! But take it from me, don’t try to eat ‘em!
I overheard some of the staff and it sounds like they are gearing up for somethin in the Fall called the Mutt Strut to raise awareness on invisible disabilities. Did you know that hoomans who are paired with Guardian Angels Service Dogs have a ZERO suicide rate? That’s A-MAZING! I can hardly wait to git all trained up so I can be a really special dog and help a hooman like that!
I have bin working on getting ready to pass my canine good citizen test I’ll be taking in the future! This test covers my basic obedience skills that I was working on in and my ability to follow through with commands. They make the testing more difficult now that I have been practicing each skill set more routinely. My trainers add a level of difficulty by trying to distract me, but I try hard to maintain my focus. To be a service dog, I know I cannot allow things like other dogs, people, or noises to interrupt my work! Once I’ve mastered all those skills, I’ll spend more time learning very specialized skills to help a hooman. My trainer says I'm super sweet and I love to play!
Oh boy, I gotta run! They are calling me back to train. Again, thank you for your support and for making my journey to become a service dog possible. I just might save someone’s life!
Until we speak again hoomans - smell you later! :)"
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We're thrilled to share that a national event with heart is coming soon! The 2025 National Mutt Strut hosted by Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs returns October 10–22. Get ready to walk for mental health, raise funds for lifesaving service dogs, and join a movement of healing and hope. Registration is open https://giveb.co/m/vzBVbl We hope you will join us!
#NationalMuttStrut
#StrutForMentalHealth #ServiceDogsSaveLives
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Hope Rises at Home of the Innocents
What a meaningful day! On August 7, 2025 supporters and team members gathered to celebrate a significant milestone at the Home: placement of the final steel beam in our Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center expansion.
Before the beam was lifted into place, guests were invited to sign it, leaving their mark on this pivotal project. Their signatures will remain a permanent part of the building, symbolizing a strong foundation of community support.
Once complete, the expansion will serve 50 additional children with complex medical needs, providing them with both specialized medical care and a place to call home
| National Student Challenge | On July 15th, the IEC Foundation kicked off our National Student Challenge "Wired for Success: Exploring Career Opportunities in the Skilled Trades and Electrical Industry", an initiative proudly sponsored by Generac. High school students received an introduction to safety gear, explored the electrical trade, engaged in hands-on activities, and had the opportunity to ask questions directly to current electrical apprentices. Special thanks to our local host site, Independent Mechanical, Inc., for supporting this impactful experience, and to the Will Allen Foundation for their continued partnership and commitment to youth career exploration. Inspiring the next generation of skilled trades professionals starts here. | | Celebrating the Future of the Electrical Industry | |
The IEC Foundation is proud to recognize the outstanding recipients of our 2024–2025 Scholarship Awards. These talented students are the future of our industry, bringing passion, determination, and leadership to the electrical trade. Thanks to the generous support of our scholarship sponsors—ATP, Eaton, Graybar, and Wesco—we are helping remove financial barriers and opening doors to bright careers.
IECF article in July/August 2025 issue of IEC Insights
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Meet Aslyn Van Reichle, a first-year apprentice at IEC Greater San Antonio!
Favorite part of the IEC program: “Building a solid education in my field.”
Future goals: “Pass my journeyman test and become my company’s first Journey(wo)man.”
Advice for future apprentices: “Do your homework and read ahead.”
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Meet Mason Coffey, a first-year apprentice at IEC of Kentuckiana!
Why he chose IEC: "I chose the IEC to give myself the best opportunity of becoming a skilled electrician."
Future goals: "I want to be in a spot where I can help my friends, family, and strangers in areas where they might not know how to help themselves. I want to be someone people can lean on."
Advice for future apprentices: "Stay on top of your homework and quizzes. Set aside an allotted time where you can complete all your assignments without the stress of doing it last-minute."
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Meet Ben Camping, a third-year apprentice at IEC of Arizona!
Why he chose IEC: "It was hailed as the best program in the state."
Favorite part of the program: "I love the extracurricular events—wire-offs, trade shows, and code classes with very reputable and knowledgeable speakers and teachers. It’s an amazing network to be a part of."
Future goals: "I would love to start my own electrical contracting business and serve people in service and construction work."
Advice for future apprentices: "You will get out of this trade what you put into it. If you invest in your education, your tools, and your skills, ask a lot of questions and seek genuine answers, you can move very quickly in this industry."
| | 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency | | We are proud to share that we have earned the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition for nonprofit transparency. This distinction reflects our commitment to openly sharing our mission, programs, financials, and impact so that our supporters can see exactly how their contributions make a difference. By achieving the Platinum Seal, we demonstrate our dedication to accountability, trust, and measurable results—ensuring that every dollar is used to create meaningful change in the communities we serve. | | | |
IEC Foundation Scholarship Application Period
Monday, January 5, 2026, to Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 5:00 pm EST. References from employers and IEC Chapters will be accepted through Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
IEC Foundation Equipment Grant
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST
The IEC Foundation Home Depot Pro Xtra Grant
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, to Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST
For all grant and scholarship applications and more information about IECF grants and programs visit: www.iec-foundation.org
| | The IEC Foundation 2025 Gene Mini Community Service Project | |
Support our mission to combat hunger by contributing to the IEC Foundation’s Gene Mini Community Service Project. Together, we can make a difference and bring hope to those facing food insecurity.
Please donate today to support this vital initiative.
| | The Home Depot Pro Xtra Program | | |
Here’s how your involvement can make a difference:
Support IEC Chapters & Apprentices: Every purchase you make at The Home Depot as a ProXtra Loyalty Program member helps fund grants and programs that empower our IEC community.
Maximize Your Impact: The spending you’re already doing can have a greater impact. By enrolling, you ensure that a portion of your spending goes toward important initiatives that support the next generation of skilled professionals.
Be a Part of Something Bigger: Joining Pro Xtra is an easy way to amplify your contributions to the community, ensuring that your everyday purchases are making a difference.
*Make sure you use "IEC" for your Agreement Code*
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