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The Electrical Connection is a partnership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local One and the St. Louis Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).
Members of the partnership trace its roots to the first commercial use of electricity itself when IBEW Local One was founded in 1891. It created the first-ever apprenticeship training program for the electrical industry in 1941, and since then has trained more than 10,000 electricians -- more than any education program in Missouri. It is the single largest source of licensed electrical contractors in the State of Missouri.
Learn about our enduring partnership.
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The Electrical Connection has been a trailblazer in developing win-win relationships by leveraging its electrical expertise as a member of more than 10 Missouri business and civic organizations to help the state compete better in a global economy.
- Construction Forum St. Louis 2016 "Building Tomorrow" Awards
The Electrical Connection has been a great partner and an essential resource to fortify our EV infrastructure and address all disruptive technologies that shape our future.
- Scott Drachnik President and CEO, St. Charles County Economic Development Council (EDC)
Education Plus relies on the Electrical Connection to help us understand next generation technology to fortify the future of education.
- Paul Ziegler CEO, Education Plus
I am so grateful to the Electrical Connection, IBEW and NECA for correcting our electrical issues, ensuring the safety of our volunteers and those we serve.
- Carmelita Davidson President, Ozark Food Pantry
The Electrical Connection is a great community partner not only because it is supporting our holiday gift giving program but it is also introducing a solid career path in the electrical industry to those we rehabilitate.
- Scott A. Anders Chief U.S. Probation Officer
They unite under the banner of the IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection partnership to make critical lifesaving electrical repairs to low-income homes in the St. Louis area.
- Missouri Service Commission Awarding IBEW/NECA a 2022 Show Me Service Award
“Our long-standing partnership with the IBEW and NECA has helped Rebuilding Together increase the scope of services we are able to provide as we help homeowners age in place in their own homes.”
- Elaine Powers Executive Director, Rebuilding Together, St. Louis
“As green design and construction has evolved, we’ve had great supportive partners like IBEW and its Electrical Connection partnership with the St. Louis Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).”
- Emily Andrews Executive Director, U.S. Green Building Council - Missouri Gateway Chapter
“We greatly appreciate the IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection’s nearly three decades of support which has allowed us to serve so many children through Shop with a Cop.”
- Dan Bullock St. Francois County Sheriff
