EXPLORE IDEAL CONNECTIONS AND OUR 2025 IMPACT
Whether it’s connecting wires or people, IDEAL Electrical is in the business of building stronger connections.
IDEAL Connections fosters meaningful relationships with our customers and community, inspired by our founder’s long-standing company mission to create “IDEAL” relationships with the electrician community we’ve served for over 100 years.
See where we’ve made a lasting impact on the industry – and the communities we live in.
$50K IN PRIZES
We awarded over $50,000 in cash prizes to the winners of our Apprentice Showdown competitions. The fun events sharpened apprentice skills.
5,000 Electricians
We impacted over 5,000 electricians and apprentices with events, giveaways, and donations.
50 Events
Throughout 2025, we hosted over 50 events across North America – from apprentice competitions to contractor events to learning workshops.
$50K in product
We donated $50,000 in IDEAL Electrical products to trade schools and their apprentices – kickstarting many future careers with quality electrical tools.
1,600 Toolkits
We donated 1,600 electrical toolkits to first-year students, equipping them for success in their learning.
2,500 Apprentices
We outfitted 2,500 trade school apprentices in free IDEAL Electrical swag, including hats, t-shirts, and more.
$200K IN PRE-APPREntice support
We donated $200K to pre-apprenticeship and skills-building youth programs in 2025, through partnerships with the Generator of Workplace Development and Opportunity, Philadelphia Skilled Trades Academy, Support Ontario Youth (Tools in the Trade), Junior Achievement, and more.
2025 BY THE NUMBERS
5,000+
ELECTRICIANS
2,500
APPRENTICES
$200K
IN PRE-APPRENTICE
SUPPORT
1,600
50
$50K
EVENTS
IN PRODUCT
TOOLKITS
$50K
IN PRIZES
SUPPORTING STUDENTS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
Throughout 2025, our apprentice competitions and workshops impacted dozens of trade schools and thousands of students across the United States and Canada.
“This competition gives students something beyond the high school realm. There’s prestige to it—and they want to be part of that. They see it as a bridge into the professional world.” (Source: NECA)
— Electrical Instructor and Master Electrician
Nick Linden, Dundee-Crown High School
Milwaukee electrical jatc
Volunteering
for good
We teamed up with nonprofit Rebuilding Together to provide crucial electrical upgrades and other work for transitional shelters and youth clubs across Chicago. Dozens of electricians volunteered their technical skills, while IDEAL volunteers transformed the grounds with fresh paint and mulch.
Together, we built meaningful connections between our company, our skilled trade partners, and the local community.
50+
50+
50
$150k
~2,500
Volunteers
Yards of Mulch Spread
Electrical Boxes Installed
Donated to Rebuilding Together– supporting their mission to repair homes at no cost for those in need.
Impacted Low-Income Students at the Boys & Girls' Club
Organizations impacted
BOYS & GIRLS' CLUB:
Equips young people with the resources they need to enjoy their childhood and thrive in to adulthood.
MARGARET'S VILLAGE:
Provides transitional housing for homeless women, children, and families.
Plug into the press
See how IDEAL Connections is making headlines across North America.
Students Compete in IDEAL Apprentice Showdown
Ideal Donates $25,000 to Support Ontario youth
Electricians and IDEAL Employees Upgrade Local Boys and Girls' Club
IDEAL volunteers Donate Electrical Tool Kits
“The IDEAL Challenge plays a critical role in inspiring students and giving them a glimpse of the professional world.”
“IDEAL’s sponsorship will allow Support Ontario Youth and
Tools in the Trades (a SOY initiative) to expand their ability to deliver resources to those interested in a career in the skilled trades.”
“Around two dozen volunteers and electricians were at the Little Village Boys & Girls Club in South Lawndale on Thursday.
Crews are fixing the electrical system, painting a new mural, and beautifying the playground.”
“IDEAL Electrical recently assembled and shipped 97 tool kits to Rebuilding Together
affiliates as part of a recent company-wide volunteer effort. The kits contained a mix of general construction tools and electrical essentials.”
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