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1. Veterans’ Committees

  • The Veterans’ Committees and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs offer significant benefits to both veterans and business owners. For veterans, these initiatives provide valuable training and mentorship, helping them transition into the electrical trade with practical skills and leadership opportunities. By connecting veterans through the IBEW Veterans Committee, the programs support their growth within the industry while fostering a sense of community and purpose.

     

2. Helmets to Hardhats

  • Helmets to Hardhats offers veterans and transitioning military service members a clear pathway to well-paying, fulfilling careers in the construction trades, including fields like electrical work and welding. By providing accessible apprenticeships that require little to no prior experience, the program ensures veterans can smoothly transition into civilian life with practical skills and opportunities for advancement. The program’s success stories highlight how it helps veterans find meaningful work, offering a sense of purpose and stability after military service.

3. Veterans Electrical Entry Program (VEEP)

The Veterans Electrical Entry Program (VEEP) provides transitioning service members with a direct pathway into the electrical trade through pre-apprenticeship training, ensuring a smooth transition into the IBEW after military service. The program is free and offers flexible training options, with hands-on and virtual components. Veterans can choose from relocation areas, and the training prepares them for well-paying careers as inside electricians or line workers, providing essential skills in just a few weeks.

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4. VIPER Transitions -Redefining Military Transitions, One Veteran at a Time

  • VIPER Transitions focuses on providing veterans with comprehensive support during their transition to civilian life, aiming to reduce veteran suicide by addressing critical issues such as unemployment, homelessness, and mental health challenges. Through pre-employment training, resource networking, and direct placement into quality careers, VIPER helps veterans and their spouses secure stable employment. Additionally, the program connects participants to mentorship, mental health resources, and Veteran Service Organizations, offering holistic support during their reintegration.

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The IBEW is deeply committed to supporting veteran members by connecting them with opportunities as well as vital resources. From providing access to career transition programs like Helmets to Hardhats and the Veterans Electrical Entry Program (VEEP) to offering mental health support through partnerships with organizations like VIPER Transitions, the IBEW ensures that veterans can smoothly reintegrate into civilian life. Additionally, the IBEW helps veterans secure stable employment within the electrical industry, while offering access to a wide network of support services.

Veterans can also tap into broader resources designed to assist with various aspects of post-military life. For those in crisis, the Veterans Crisis Line offers confidential, 24/7 support via the hotline (dial 988 and press 1), providing immediate assistance to veterans and their families. USERRA ensures that service members’ employment rights are protected, offering peace of mind as they return from active duty. Women veterans can connect with peer support and therapeutic resources through networks like WoVeN  and WINC which offer retreats and community for women adjusting to post-military life.

In addition to emotional and social support, veterans can find financial assistance through programs like Union Plus, which offers discounts, savings, and **Veterans Grants** to help with homeownership. American Legion programs, such asHeroes to Hometown, and organizations like Disabled American Veterans (DAV)  provide essential services like navigating benefits, transportation, and employment support. For combat-wounded and disabled veterans, the Purple Heart Foundation] offers grants, PTSD resources, and counseling, while Folds of Honor provides scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen and disabled service members. These resources create a comprehensive safety net for veterans and their families, ensuring they receive the care, support, and opportunities they deserve.

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Apprenticeship and Training

The IBEW has a strong network of registered apprenticeships, working closely with employers to create effective training programs. This focus on apprenticeship helps improve workforce skills, lower employee turnover, and enhance the reputation of participating companies.

By partnering with the IBEW, companies can offer high-quality training and career growth for their workers, leading to a skilled and flexible workforce that benefits everyone involved.

With over 70 years of experience in construction apprenticeships, the IBEW and the Electrical Training Alliance also provide ongoing education to keep members updated on the latest technology. We collaborate with employers in the utility, manufacturing, and telecom sectors to create customized training programs and registered apprenticeships that meet their needs.

Affordable Benefits

Affordable benefits are beneficial for both employees and employers alike. We have spent decades building strong multi-employer plans. The Family Medical Care Plan enables us to maintain low costs for all involved parties. Providing paid retirement and healthcare coverage for workers and their families not only helps in securing great talent but can reduce payroll taxes too!

Federal Incentives and Credits

Do you want to know how the IBEW can help you meet certain criteria for your project or with your workforce. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Chips Act, and various Agreements set forth thresholds for things like apprenticeships and local hire. Not only can the IBEW help you meet those criteria but we are well versed and established in doing so. With existing tools for success, our benefit programs are not only cost-effective but also aid contractors in saving on payroll taxes.

The IBEW operates with a dedicated Government Affairs team based in Washington, D.C., alongside local and state lobbyists. Our team doesn’t just monitor and advocate for work opportunities but also possesses expertise in aiding employers in navigating industry policies and resources.

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Advocacy and Compliance

IBEW Members and Representatives are well-versed in advocating for their communities and work opportunities within them. From town halls to Capitol Hill, we have a voice at the table. In addition to our tangible contributions, the IBEW believes our strong partnership within communities and throughout the permitting and political process is invaluable.

If you are looking to meet certain requirements or bench marks for your project we can help with that to. From Prevailing Wage to Apprenticeship to Local Hire, the IBEW maintains a dedicated staff that can help your company be successful no matter what the scope. With a national pool of members and resources, we believe that being part of the IBEW offers unparalleled opportunities in our industries.

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Are you planning your next major project? Wondering how a qualified workforce can affect your timeline or bonding? Will your project or product be delivered on time, or within budget?

Whether you’re a sole proprietor or managing large electrical contracts we have the expertise to adapt to projects of any size accross North America.

The IBEW offers a diverse and skilled national workforce of over 700,000 members, plus connections to tens of thousands of non-members. When it’s time to staff your project, we’re ready to provide the qualified professionals you need.

Strategic Alliances and Scalability

The IBEW has dedicated teams of business development and workforce development staff that operate on a national stage. Their function is to bridge gaps, find resources and cultivate strategic partnerships to meet project demands in construction and manufacturing.

Companies With a Higher Level of Unionization Have Lower Average Employee Turnover

For one, the existence of unions could potentially lead to increased workforce stability. Using Sustainalytics’ Employee Turnover Score (where higher scores are better, indicating lower turnover levels), we can see that higher percentages of unionized employees are correlated with lower employee turnover (outside a dip at lower levels of unionization).

Companies With Higher Unionization Tend to Have Lower Uncertainty Ratings

Finally, among companies with higher levels of unionization, we see lower average Uncertainty Ratings as assigned by Morningstar equity analysts. While industry-specific considerations remain critical, a lower Uncertainty Rating requires a lower discount relative to the estimated fair value of a company before a stock is automatically assigned a non-3-star rating, given a slimmer range of potential future outcomes.

A Higher Level of Unionization Correlates With Improving Lost Time Incident Rates

A Higher Level of Unionization Correlates With Improving Lost Time Incident Rates

Similarly, companies with a higher percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements tend to report stronger lost-time incident rate, or LTIR, performance over time, as measured by Sustainalytics’ LTIR Trend indicator. This indicator assesses the trend in a company’s LTIR by comparing the rate in a given fiscal year relative to its previous three-year average; again, higher is better. Better work safety performance may arguably translate into lower future costs associated with compensation for injury or death, alongside lower productivity losses.