The St. Louis Labor Tribune recently spotlighted the more than 50 graduates of the IBEW/NECA Electrical Industry Training Center classes.  Now “they will be getting 9,000 hours of on-the-job experience to become journeymen, said IBEW Local 1 RENEW (Reach-out and Engage Next-Gen Electrical Workers) President Gage Scurlock.” If you know someone who wants to make a difference in a rewarding career, visit https://ibewlocal1.org/jointheibew/

And a summer of learning has concluded for PayneCrest Electric’s interns who received hands on experience in an array of projects. There are plenty of opportunities to learn more about PayneCrest in a series of upcoming career fairs this fall, including Missouri S &T on Sept. 23, 2025.

NECA contractor J. Bathe’s blog details new technology that helps homeowner reduce energy costs by tracking the use of power in their homes. In its “How Smart Panel Technology is Transforming Modern Homes” informative write up, it notes “Smart panels track electricity usage for each individual circuit in real time. Homeowners gain insights into which appliances draw the most power, help identify energy hogs like older refrigerators or pool pumps. This continuous visibility allows you to adjust habits, like running the dishwasher during off-peak hours or shifting laundry loads to lower-rate periods, to reduce utility bills. Learn more.