For Contractors · California
California membership benefits
The complete stack for merit shop electrical and low voltage contractors in California — training, compliance, legal, advocacy, and hiring.
Apply for California MembershipApprenticeship, training & education
- State- and federally-approved Commercial, Residential, and Low Voltage apprenticeships with NEC-current curriculum
- Apprentice dispatch anywhere in California, based on availability
- Safety training: apprentices earn OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and CPR certifications; "Toolbox Talk" safety sheets in your inbox every Monday
- ET program, exam prep, journeyperson CE, and the PE-to-PM program — with member discounts for your employees
Public & prevailing wage support
- Assistance with wage calculations and certified payroll
- Consultation on public works and prevailing wage forms and documentation
- Guidance on responding to labor compliance and organizing activity on the jobsite
- Complimentary copy of WECA's Blueprint to Prevailing Wage: A Contractor's Guide
Legal, tax & HR assistance
- Free monthly 15-minute consultation with Cook Brown, LLP, plus 10% off further billings
- Free one-hour consultation and 10% discount from Krogh & Decker, LLP
- Free tax consultation hour and 10% new-client discount from Gilbert Associates; 25% first-year discount from Scott & Baldwin, CPAs
- Complimentary premium HR platform — California HR forms, documents, and tools at your fingertips (HR California Express included in membership)
Workforce development
- Members-only job posting and resume access on the Electrical & Low Voltage Industry Job Board
- Student Referral Service: WECA graduates and qualified current students referred directly to you
- Accelerated Apprenticeship help with Skilled & Trained Workforce requirements
Advocacy & representation
- Dedicated national, state, and local representation focused on merit shop issues
- Webinars with direct access to WECA's Government Relations Director
- Proactive defense against Project Labor Agreements; promotion of fair and open competition policy
News, networking & discounts
- WECA eBulletin and Political Advocacy newsletters
- WECA publicizes your successes — articles, press releases, and opt-in pitches to major outlets
- Membership meetings, board installation dinners, graduation events; WECEF donation and sponsorship opportunities
- Member discounts on training, 10% off 4imprint promotional items, simPRO savings, free/discounted webinars, and a self-service portal for hours, reports, and enrollments