Scholarships

External scholarship opportunities that support students and apprentices pursuing careers in the electrical and construction trades.

Continuing Training

Resources to support ongoing education, skills development, and career advancement in the electrical industry.

  • My Electric Career – IEC Electrical Apprenticeship Program
    https://ieci.org/apprenticeship/
    Career exploration, apprenticeship pathways, and education resources within the electrical industry.
  • Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)
    https://www.ieci.org
    National training, education, certification, and workforce development resources for electrical professionals.
  • Bring Back the Trades
    https://bringbackthetrades.org
    Advocacy, awareness, and educational initiatives promoting careers in the skilled trades.‍
  • The Home Depot Foundation – Path to Pro‍
    ‍https://www.pathtopro.com
    Training, certification, and career pathways connecting individuals to skilled trades opportunities.

Organizations that offer professional development, leadership training, and networking opportunities.

  • Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)
    https://www.ieci.org
    A national trade association supporting electrical contractors through education, advocacy, and workforce development.
  • National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
    https://nawic.org/why-nawic/
    A professional association supporting women in construction through education, networking, and advocacy.

Community Resources

Additional workforce, career readiness, and community-based resources that may support students, apprentices, and their families.

  • Bring Back the Trades
    https://bringbackthetrades.org
    Advocacy and awareness efforts supporting skilled trade careers.
  • Susan G. Komen
    https://www.komen.org
    Breast cancer research, education, advocacy, and patient support services.
  • Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF)
    https://www.bcrf.org
    Funding innovative global research to advance breast cancer prevention and treatment.
  • Home of the Innocents
    https://www.homeoftheinnocents.org
    Residential, outpatient, and community-based services for children and families in need.
  • Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center
    https://www.surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
    Support, advocacy, and resources for survivors of abuse and trauma.
  • Justice Restoration Center
    ‍    https://www.jrcenter.org/
    Restorative justice programs supporting rehabilitation, reentry, and community healing.
  • Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc.
    https://www.medicalservicedogs.org
    Providing trained medical service dogs to individuals with physical and neurological disabilities.
  • St. Vincent de Paul – Phoenix
    https://www.stvincentdepaul.net
    Food assistance, housing stability, and support services for individuals and families.
  • End the Wait Foundation
    ‍    https://endthewait.net/
    Raising awareness and supporting efforts to address the critical shortage of kidney donors and reduce wait times for life-saving kidney transplants.

Recognizing & Responding to
Human Trafficking in the Workplace

STAC Webinar | IECF May 12, 2025

When Human Trafficking Comes to Work: What You Need to Know

‍Think human trafficking only happens in big cities? Think again.

‍It’s happening in communities everywhere—and you can be part of the solution.This powerful, certificate-based webinar, hosted by the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) in partnership with Zoey’s Hands of Hope Community Service Project, provides practical tools and training for recognizing and responding to human trafficking in workplace settings.Designed specifically for IEC members, electrical contractors, business owners, managers, employees, and students, this session empowers participants to identify trafficking, understand legal risks, and help create safer, more informed workplaces and communities.

‍What you’ll learn:

  • Understand the different types of human trafficking (sex and labor)
  • Learn how trafficking can show up in workplace settings
  • Review state and federal laws and employer legal responsibilities
  • Gain practical response protocols and safety considerations
  • Access survivor support tools and community awareness strategies

Additional Tools & Resources

To deepen your understanding and extend your learning from the webinar, explore the following resources from the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC). These tools are designed to support continued awareness, action, and advocacy against human trafficking in your workplace and community:

‍You can listen online or download the Imagine Freedom Podcast on your favorite platform:
‍Imagine Freedom Podcast