The Independent Electrical Contractor's Foundation appreciates you & your continued support! | |
2024-2025 The Home Depot Pro Xtra & Pro Xtra Chapter Development Grants
We have concluded our 2024-2025 The Home Depot Pro Xtra Grant period. None of that would be possible without The Home Depot's National Rebate Incentive Program. We thank The Home Depot for being a partner with the Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation!
With all of your help, we are able to support the growth of our chapters and state-of-the-art labs. Thank you, IEC community, for your continued support & participation!
| Congratulations to the following 2024-2025 The Home Depot Pro Xtra Award Recipients: | | |
IEC New England
IEC of Utah
IEC of Kansas
IEC of Arizona
Midwest IEC
Western Colorado IEC
IEC Fort Worth
IEC Oklahoma City
IEC Kentuckiana
IEC Florida East Coast
IEC of the Bluegrass
IEC Chesapeake
IEC of Southern New Mexico
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IEC Western Reserve
IEC Central Ohio
IEC of Southern Arizona
IEC Rocky Mountain
Central Alabama IEC
Lubbock IEC
IEC Pennsylvania
Northern New Mexico IEC
IEC Florida West Coast
IEC of Greater St. Louis
IEC Atlanta
IEC Georgia
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IEC Southern Colorado
IEC Middle Tennessee
IEC Greater San Antonio
IEC of Oregon
IEC of Greater Cincinnati
IEC of Northern Ohio
IEC New Jersey
IEC Montana
IEC Texas Gulf Coast
Rio Grande Valley Chapter IEC
IEC Southern Indiana- Evansville
| | Congratulations to the following 2024-2025 The Home Depot Chapter Development Award Recipients: | | |
IEC Greater San Antonio
Midwest IEC
Western Colorado IEC
IEC Fort Worth
IEC Oklahoma City
IEC Kentuckiana
IEC Florida East coast
IEC of the Bluegrass
IEC Western Reserve
IEC Central Ohio
IEC Southern Arizona
IEC of Southern Indiana-Evansville
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IEC Atlanta
IEC Georgia
IEC Southern Colorado
IEC of Kansas
IEC Montana
IEC of Greater Cincinnati
IEC Florida West Coast
IEC Northern Ohio
IEC Middle Tennessee
Greater Charlotte IEC
IEC of Utah
IEC Pennsylvania
| | Thank you to The Home Depot! | | 2024-2025 Equipment Grants | | |
Equipment grants are made available throughout the year to IEC Chapters as our partners donate. We’re proud to celebrate your continued efforts and are grateful to Milwaukee Tool for supporting the important work happening in each of your communities.
Congratulations to the following chapters on receiving equipment donations from Schneider Electric!
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Greater Charlotte IEC
IEC of Greater Cincinnati
IEC Southern Arizona
IEC of Kansas
IEC Southern Indiana Chapter-Evansville
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Atlanta IEC
IEC Fort Worth
IEC Texas Gulf Coast
IEC CenTex
IEC Florida West Coast
| | Thank you Schneider Electric! | | Congratulations to the following chapters on receiving equipment donations from Southwire! | | |
IEC of the Bluegrass
IEC Dallas
Midwest IEC
IEC Greater St. Louis
IEC of Idaho
IEC of Kansas
IEC Southern Indiana Chapter- Evansville
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IEC OKC
IEC Florida East Coast
Montana IEC
IEC New England
IEC Kentuckiana
IEC Fort Worth
IEC Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
IEC of Utah
| | The IEC Foundation is honored to welcome BILT as a new sponsor for the IEC Foundation Equipment Grant program. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to supporting our mission of advancing education and workforce development in the electrical industry. Thank you for your partnership and investment in the future of our field. | | Thank you to our 2024-2025 IEC Foundation Equipment Grant Corporate Sponsors! | | Help Hannah Recover and Thrive | | |
After six years of service at IEC Kentuckiana, Erin Pretorius steps away from her current role as Executive Director. Her focus turns to caring for her daughter, Hannah, who is courageously undergoing cancer treatments. Erin's strength and devotion as a mother are truly inspiring, and we want to do everything possible to support her and her family during this challenging time.
We invite you to stand with us in supporting Erin by contributing to the Pretorius family’s GoFundMe. Every donation, no matter the size, helps ease the burden and shows Erin just how much her IEC family cares.
👉 Donate here: https://gofund.me/a6a441a9
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Dear Hooman,
I'm baaaaack with another update!
The weather is starting to get warm here and I love the feel of the sun on my face. It's not as good as getting a food treat, but I do like it a lot! All the people in our headquarters keep talking about an "Annie". At first, I thought Annie was a new dog. Then I figured out that "Annie" is really "anniversary". They are all excited because this year is Guardian Angels' 15th anniversary. They are having a paw-ty with lots of treats! (Did I mention that I love treats?) I heard some of my pup friends may get to go, but I probably have to stay and train. I know one day soon I'll be all trained and then I'll get to go to paw-ties and stores, and all kinds of places while I help my special person. I can hardly wait!
Here is my update! My trainer is currently teaching me how to do basic commands, such as sit, down, and stay! They say that I am learning very quickly and that I will be an amazing service dog as I keep learning and growing up! My trainer also says that my high energy, playfulness, and affection make me one of their top dogs on the list!! YAYY! They also say my work ethic is top tier! Whelp, they are calling me back to train. Till next time hooman! Thank you for all your support and for helping me through my training! I have been pawsitively loving every moment!
| | 2025 IEC Foundation Car Cruise | | |
Thank You for Making the Classic Car Cruise a Success!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at the Classic Car Cruise at Papa Rocks Pizza Pub! From classic cars to great conversations and delicious food, it was a wonderful day of community and connection.
Special thanks to Papa Rocks Pizza Pub, the participants, vendors, staff, and volunteers. Your support fuels the mission of the IEC Foundation—advancing the future of the electrical industry through education, training, and opportunity.
We’re grateful to be part of a community that shows up, supports a great cause, and has fun doing it!
| | Celebrating the Next Generation of Electrical Professionals | |
The IEC Pennsylvania Chapter recently hosted a graduation ceremony in Pittsburgh to honor the Western PA apprentices. Both graduates and chapter award recipients were recognized and gifted Milwaukee Tools as a token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication.
The Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation was proud to attend and celebrate the achievements of these outstanding apprentices.
Congratulations to all the graduates—and thank you to IEC Pennsylvania and Milwaukee Tool for your continued partnership and support!
| | SIGN UP TO SAVE & SUPPORT IECF | | |
As a proud partner with IECF, The Home Depot is dedicated to saving electricians time and money. You can get 2% cash back on all qualifying pre-tax purchases when enrolled in our free Pro Xtra Program. In addition to the rebate for customers, The Home Depot will donate a half of a percent of the sales in this program to the IEC Foundation. Join now for members-only tools, benefits & rewards! Thank you IEC community for your support!
To learn more about the program and how you can support the IEC Foundation visit: https://www.iec-foundation.org/iecf-home-depot-pro-xtra-program
| | If you need assistance with your Pro Xtra account, please send an email to info@iec-foundation.org | |
The IEC Foundation 2025 Gene Mini Community Service Project | |
IEC Foundation Rev Up A Win Raffle!
Win a Brand New Pick Up Truck and a Milwaukee Tool Tailgate Package
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Win a Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Custom Brand New Truck & a Milwaukee Tool Tailgate Package!
- Color is based on availability.
- All required taxes & fees (titling, registration, etc.) fees must be paid by the winner to our participating dealership, which will complete the title transfer for the winner.
- Shipping will be paid for by the IEC Foundation.
- The prize is non-transferable & no cash alternative is available.
| | The live drawing will be at IEC SPARK 2025 on September 27, 2025. Don't miss your chance to win- get your tickets now! | | The Wheel of Beliefs: Turning Vision into Action for the Next Generation of Electricians | | |
Since 1996, the IEC Foundation has been committed to equipping the next generation of electricians and technicians with hands-on training and resources. Guided by our "We Believe" circle of values, we partner with industry leaders to provide scholarships, equipment grants, disaster relief, and new initiatives like the EmpowerHer Scholarship, sponsored by Wesco Women’s Impact Network. Thanks to the generous support of our partners, we continue to expand our impact.
Our work also extends to community service through events like SPARK, where we’ve supported causes from veteran services to child trafficking prevention. This legacy of giving continues with the Gene Mini IEC Foundation Community Service Project, named in memory of our beloved founding board member.
At the heart of it all is our shared commitment to advancing the electrical industry and supporting one another professionally and personally. Thank you for being part of this mission.
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