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IBEW Local 26: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Washington, D.C. Branch

The IBEW Local 26 is the official electrician union in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The union helps employers and employees maintain fulfilling wages, benefits, and rights that benefit all.

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National Electrical Contractors Association: NECA

NECA represents the entire electrical construction industry across the United States. It supports us all in attracting and training the highest-skilled workers, maintaining member relationships, collaborating with stakeholders, and more.

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Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee: JATC

As JATC26.org states, the JATC is “made up of four representatives from Local Union 26 IBEW, and four representatives from the Washington DC Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).” The Electrical Alliance supports the JATC apprenticeship program, which allows students to earn while they learn, embarking on their path to a rewarding career in the electrical trade.

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The IBEW Local 26 made headlines in the Washington The IBEW Local 26 made headlines in the Washington Business Journal by commenting on Northern Virginia’s “secret” Data Center Industry.  Get the details on our blog: https://electricalalliance.org/2024/10/31/ibew-local-26-provides-data-center-expertise-to-the-washington-business-journal/
Both are great options that allow you to create a Both are great options that allow you to create a fulfilling career where you get to work with your hands.

Before deciding, consider:

⚡How quickly do you want to be certified? (Technology Services is a shorter timeline, but Electricians have higher earning potential)
⚡Do you see yourself transitioning to a different path down the line (Technology Services opens doors to high-end IT positions)
⚡Do you see yourself staying in the same trade and maybe working your way up to management/ownership? (Being an electrician can lead to this)

Start exploring your potential career paths on our website. Our team can also help guide you in the right direction!

https://electricalalliance.org/training/ 

#getchargedup #electricians #skilledtrades #unionproud #passionforwork
Now, Gerald says the apprenticeship program has pa Now, Gerald says the apprenticeship program has paid off. He has a stable career in the electrical industry to support his new life in the US. 

“I would tell them anyone can make it in the field depending on how enthusiastic you are and how committed you are. It has instilled some confidence in me, being able to do the thing I like to do. The financial benefits are great too, and there are lots of other benefits that come with being a union member.”

— Gerald Ngwa, JATC Apprentice

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Member contractor Rosendin Electric set records wi Member contractor Rosendin Electric set records with this large-scale project for CyrusOne. 

This work included three buildings: One that is 132,000 square feet and two that are 220,000 square feet.

The bigger two were built in less than six months, the shortest completion time ever achieved by CyrusOne for an enterprise-scale data center of its size. 

Learn more about the project:

https://electricalalliance.org/project/cyrusone-data-center/ 

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The Electrical Alliance

The Electrical Alliance is a cooperative effort between the skilled craftsmen of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 26 and the electrical contractors of the Washington, D.C. Chapter of National Electrical Contractors Association.

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