York Electrical Institute Awarded DCED Grant

York Electrical Institute is proud to announce that the PA Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded us an Apprenticeship Grant for $296k. This funding will support our apprenticeship programs and expand access to quality hands-on training. Apprentices will gain new skills in alternative energy systems, Building Information Modeling (BIM), rigging & lifting safety, and motors and motor controls. …

Electricians in Pittsburgh to hold Veteran Open House

In an effort to boost recruitment and teach veterans about the electrical trade, in January of 2020, the Western Pennsylvania Electricians Apprenticeship Program will hold a Veterans Open House. It will offer veterans in attendance the opportunity to speak with other veterans in the program, tour the Training Center and speak with contractors. The Western Pennsylvania Electricians JATC will be …

Philadelphia Insulators hosts Women in Construction Camp

Philadelphia Insulators hosts Women in Construction Camp

The HFIAW Local 14 Training Center hosted the National Association of Women in Construction MyWIC Camp for mentoring women in construction. More than 20 women attended the camp and learned about successful career opportunities in the Mechanical Insulation industry. Thank you to Insulators fourth-year apprentice Christina Myers, first-year apprentice Thalia Morales, mechanic Jessica Ackler and Training Coordinator John L. Stahl, …

York Electrical Institute Volunteer Day event

Electricians in York Complete Senior Project

York Electrical Institute Class of 2019 coordinated a volunteer day at YWCA Camp Cann-Edi-On on April 20, 2019.  The group recruited additional journeyman and apprentice volunteers to help prepare the camp for their summer programs.  Improvements included flood lights on cabins, GFCI receptacles in the cabins, and new ceiling fans in the common area. IBEW Local 229 members continue to support the camp …