Michael L. Nealy, Business Manager
Around the Local
Waterbury officials have selected a developer to convert the former St. Mary's School into 80 apartments, representing a significant adaptive reuse project. The conversion will transform the historic educational building into modern residential units, preserving architectural heritage while meeting housing needs.
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Nvidia's historic $4 trillion valuation reflects the AI boom driving massive infrastructure investments. The company's growth signals increased demand for data centers and electrical infrastructure, creating substantial employment opportunities for IBEW members in construction, maintenance, and electrical systems installation.
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Wyoming is experiencing a major electrician shortage as data centers drive explosive job growth. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 23% growth in electrical trades for Wyoming, with wages rising from $54,000 in 2015 to $62,350 in 2024. Boomer retirements and new data center construction are creating thousands of job opportunities.
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Power grid experts warn of record-breaking cyberattacks targeting electricity infrastructure, with utility attacks surging 70% in 2024. The U.S. electrical grid faces increasing vulnerability from nation-state actors like China and Russia, as well as domestic extremist groups targeting critical infrastructure that IBEW members help maintain and protect.
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As power grids become increasingly digitized and interconnected, electrical workers face new challenges in maintaining secure energy systems. The article explores cybersecurity frameworks and best practices for protecting smart grid infrastructure that IBEW members install and maintain across the country.
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