The St. Louis Business Journal tapped IBEW/NECA Electrical Industry Training Center Director Shawn Levin in a multi-industry look at workforce development.  “Shawn Levin is tired of the notion that young trade workers only get into their professions after being deemed unfit for college. That’s why he spends a significant amount of time visiting high schools, technical schools and universities to educate potential students about the benefits of trade jobs in his role as director of the Electrical Industry Training Center"

The Business Journal noted that “There are currently around 750 apprentices enrolled at the Electrical Industry Training Center, up about 36% from when Levin assumed his role in 2021: ‘We have increased our capacity here at the Training Center to accommodate more apprentices,’ he said. ‘We want to make sure we can maintain those numbers, because we don’t see the demand (for our work) going down anytime soon.’”

The business publication also reported that “The Electrical Industry Training Center, which employs six full-time and 20 part-time instructors at 2300 Hampton Ave., similarly must constantly evolve its offerings. The center last year expanded its communication programs, as hybrid office- and other business connectivity-issues have become more common post-pandemic, Levin said.”