About WECA · Foundation
WECEF: empowering the industry through education
The Western Electrical Contractors Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2005 to inform, educate, and train people for successful careers in the electrical and low voltage trades.
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Why WECEF exists
The labor shortage
The US faces a major shortage of electricians and low voltage techs as the workforce ages and demand grows. WECEF expands educational opportunity to help close the gap.
Developing technologies
Smart equipment and digital tools are transforming the trades. WECEF supports the continuing education that keeps workers ahead of the technology curve.
Diversity & outreach
Through outreach to schools, career programs, women, and underrepresented groups, WECEF works to build an industry that looks like the West it serves.
Scholarships
WECEF periodically awards scholarships to eligible Electrician Trainees, Apprentices, and Journeyperson CE students — help with books, tools, fees, and tuition. Eligibility and applications at wecef.org.
Scholarship InfoDonations & sponsorship
Donate equipment to WECA labs as a tax write-off, sponsor graduations and events, or give directly to fund the next generation of the trade.
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