Core Electrical Group is proud to support the continued education and development of our workforce through our involvement with Independent Electrical Contractors Greater San Antonio.
IEC Greater San Antonio provides industry-recognized apprenticeship training that combines technical classroom education with hands-on experience in the field. The program is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience apprentices need as they build careers in the electrical industry.
Beyond apprenticeship, IEC Greater San Antonio supports the industry through workforce development, continuing education, safety training, professional development, and opportunities for electrical professionals to continue advancing throughout their careers.
Our commitment to IEC goes beyond participation. Members of Team Core actively contribute their time, experience, and leadership to help develop the next generation of electrical professionals and strengthen our industry.
Don Watson | Secretary, 2026–2027 Board of Directors
Core Electrical Group President Don Watson serves as Secretary on the IEC Greater San Antonio Board of Directors, helping support the chapter’s leadership and continued advancement of the electrical industry.
Adrian Flores | A&T Committee Chairman
Project Manager Adrian Flores serves as Chairman of the Apprenticeship & Training Committee, supporting the development and continued success of IEC’s apprenticeship and training programs.
Art Salinas | AT&T Committee Member
Vice President of Operations Art Salinas serves as a member of the AT&T Committee, representing Core Electrical Group while staying connected with industry partners and supporting opportunities for collaboration within the construction community.
Shelby Watson| Events Committee Member
Accounting Assistant Shelby Watson serves on the IEC Greater San Antonio Events Committee, helping support chapter events that bring contractors, industry partners, and electrical professionals together while strengthening relationships throughout the local electrical community.
From the Field to the Classroom
Core is also proud to have team members serving as IEC instructors for the 2026–2027 school year.
Ben Stanush | IEC Instructor
Director of Industrial Electrical Systems
Isaac Ayala | IEC Instructor
Estimator
Doug Hinojosa | IEC Instructor
Journeyman
By sharing their field experience and industry knowledge in the classroom, Ben and Isaac are helping prepare apprentices for the real-world demands of the electrical trade.
For Core, investing in training means investing in people. From apprentices learning the trade to experienced professionals giving back as instructors and industry leaders, our involvement with IEC Greater San Antonio reflects our commitment to developing skilled electrical professionals and strengthening the future of our industry.
A career in the electrical industry starts with the right training and real-world experience.
Through our partnership with Independent Electrical Contractors Greater San Antonio, apprentices have the opportunity to build their skills through classroom instruction while gaining hands-on experience in the field.
At Core Electrical Group, we believe in developing our people from the ground up. Whether you are just getting started or ready to take the next step toward becoming a licensed electrician, the apprenticeship path gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn, build a career, and learn from experienced professionals along the way.
Your career in the electrical industry has to start somewhere. Why not start with Team Core?