Blog

If you’ve ever been curious about a career in the elevator industry, there’s no better place to start than becoming an Elevator Apprentice with the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC). This career path offers a balanced blend of hands-on work, technical skill development, and good compensation. Here’s a comprehensive overview of how you can […]

Electricity has become such a key aspect of our lives that as adults, we can sometimes forget about the associated dangers. And for those of us working with electricity, there are few hazards more dangerous in the workplace than the arc flash. The sudden electrical discharge known as an arc flash can cause horrendous injuries […]

Over the course of one’s life, pivotal decisions can alter the trajectory of that person’s journey. For Paul Miller, one of the elevator industry’s seasoned professionals, life’s path weaved its way through the worlds of electrical engineering and firefighting before settling into the fascinating world of elevators. Paul’s story is one of dedication, evolution, and […]

Staying at the forefront of education in the elevator industry is something NEIEP takes very seriously. From our premier elevator apprenticeship program to the wide variety of continuing education courses available, our curriculum is the foundation of a quality education. Another important ingredient in our recipe for success is the setting in which our students […]

Are you a Mechanic with expertise or interest in control logic and troubleshooting methods? Do you have a passion for education and a desire to help shape the future of the elevator industry? If so, we have an opportunity for you. NEIEP is looking for part-time, project-based SMEs to help our in-house development team revise […]

At a time when technological advancements can feel relentless, the need to continuously hone your skills has never been more important. In the elevator industry, professionals must embrace the swift changes in technology, as well as what can feel like seismic shifts in industry norms. As ours and other industries evolve due to these changes, […]

Let us paint a picture for you. You’re on the jobsite, focused on your task. It might be installing a new drive system, or simply performing some routine elevator maintenance. Beneath the humming of machinery and the clash of tools, there’s a hidden danger that must be remembered: mechanical stored energy. Just like electrical hazards […]

The vibrant energy that characterizes Miami pulses through the veins of Xavier Rivera, a NEIEP Instructor whose rise within the industry has been nothing short of meteoric. Xavier’s professional trajectory is a testament to the transformative power of an outlook on life that embraces curiosity, learning, and sharing knowledge. Xavier’s path features a diverse set […]

Ours is an industry at the mercy of technological advancements and evolving safety requirements. The strongest of structures can become the subject of repair, and the most secure of working environments could, in the future, be considered unsafe. The same is true of professionals in our industry. While your initial IUEC education and apprenticeship training […]

Anyone familiar with the inner workings of elevators knows that many vital components fly under the radar of the riding public and are rarely, if ever, highlighted as important to the elevator’s smooth operation. Like members of an orchestra, each element has its role to play, and the elevator only works when all of these […]