IBEW on the Radio

Last Thursday, I was listening to National Public Radio on WAMU (88.5 FM) and the discussion was about how the stimulus package is helping to broaden the prospects of "smart grid" technology across the nation. The speaker on the news show reported that there is currently a large project moving forward in Nevada, and that IBEW members are leading the effort! Also, stimulus monies are being released to strengthen training and apprenticeships specifically. Updating to smarter electrical grids may be somewhat controversial right now, but it very well may be the future of our employment. It could create a vast number of jobs, and it may be the key to securing electrical work for next few decades.