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Employment Boom: Locals Say Thousands Of Electricians Needed

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.
https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/07/06/data-centers-boomer-retirements-make-ele…

The US Grid Attack Looming on the Horizon

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.
https://www.wired.com/story/youre-not-ready-for-a-grid-attack/

Cybersecurity Strategies for Smart Energy Systems

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.
https://www.powermag.com/securing-the-power-grid-cybersecurity-strategies-for-sm…

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