The Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) is a nonprofit trade association with over 50 educational campuses and affiliate local chapters across the country. IEC is the premier workforce development and apprenticeship organization for the independent contractor. IEC represents more than 3,600 businesses that employ over 100,000 individuals throughout the United States. The association educates nearly 16,000 electricians each year through world-class training programs, and thousands more through Continuing Education programs. IEC contractor member companies are some of the premier firms in the industry and are responsible for over $10B in gross revenue annually.