Resources · News & Events
Political updates for contractors, program news for students, and spotlights on the people doing the work.
Political Update · July 16, 2026
A citizen-sponsored half-cent sales tax measure heads for the November ballot. With the city's PLA mandate in place and union interests as top funders, merit shop contractors should watch who gets to compete for the resulting pipeline of public works.
Political Update · July 16, 2026
A $2.25M settlement paid workers an average of ~$394 each while the plaintiffs' firm collected over $742K — a case study in how far the 2024 reform promises still have to travel.
Programs
Two 32-hour, self-paced journeyperson continuing education courses — perfect for knocking out your renewal hours entirely online.
Spotlight · National Apprenticeship Week
One of the first cohorts through the Woods Cross program, spotlighted for National Apprenticeship Week 2026.
Spotlight · Class of 2025
From Isaiah Cook (Arizona) to Brent Sisson (NorCal Low Voltage) and Braeden Stroman (SoCal Commercial) — the class of 2025's top graduates across three states.
Events
Apprenticeship graduations, government relations webinars, and member networking — event registration runs through WECA's live events system.
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