Part-Time

Electrical Instructor

IEC Apprenticeship

Ladder

Ladder

1-10 employees

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

No salary listed

Columbus, GA, USA

In Person

Category
Training
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Completion of the IEC Apprenticeship program and a Georgia Electrical Contractors License is preferred.
  • A high school diploma or General Education Equivalent (GED).
  • At least five years of actively performing work on electrical systems in construction, repair, inspection, or design for residential, commercial, or industrial applications.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of the National Electrical Code.
  • Basic computer skills, including effective use of Microsoft Office products and a Learning Management System or Content Management System.
  • Completion of a course of study in electrical construction under the direction and supervision of an established school or apprenticeship program.
  • Ability to complete objectives without direct supervision.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver the IEC Apprenticeship training curriculum to students in the Apprenticeship program using presentation, lecture, hands-on practice, partner-member presentations, student group presentations, and other instructional methods.
  • Use the IEC National Curriculum, PowerPoint presentations, visual aids, partner members, technical experts, and customer-interaction communication training.
  • Complete annual training and/or IEC Instructor Certification courses.
  • Develop a lesson plan for each course date to ensure that all learning objectives are covered.
  • Prepare a syllabus and speak to groups.
  • Communicate effectively and help students develop good study habits.
  • Complete administrative work on time, including grade submissions and attendance records.
  • Prepare and conduct hands-on learning exercises related to the IEC National Curriculum.
  • Enforce electrical safety procedures, including eye protection and proper lockout/tagout procedures.
  • Attend instructor meetings as required, including monthly and annual meetings.
  • Provide extra help to students outside class time when needed.
  • Use classroom management skills to maintain classroom order, enforce timely assignment submission and safety procedures, and resolve disagreements diplomatically.
  • Complete other assigned duties and request assistance when needed.

Ladder connects construction contractors with skilled electricians in the electrical sector through a digital platform that streamlines the hiring process. Contractors post full-time job openings, and Ladder charges a fee for connecting them with qualified workers, while avoiding staffing-agency models by only allowing real contractors to post jobs. For job seekers, Ladder offers a free online course with basic electrical training and safety guidance, and upon completion the platform notifies potential employers, which has led to a high rate of job offers for graduates. The company differentiates itself by focusing on authentic contractor-led postings, combining a practical training-to-employment pathway with a technology-based hiring flow created by ex-contractors and technologists. Its goal is to simplify and accelerate the process of finding reliable electrical talent for contractors and to provide a clear entry path for newcomers into the electrical trades.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$130K

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Buildforce's June 2025 Conduit launch keeps Ladder visible through 2026.
  • August 2026 listings still show 5 Points Electrical and Ireland Electric hiring through Ladder.
  • Alex Stewart stayed in a leadership role after acquisition, preserving Southeast customer relationships.

What critics are saying

  • Ladder now operates under Buildforce, so independent brand value disappeared by 2025.
  • Competitors like BeBee syndicate Ladder jobs in August 2026, commoditizing its marketplace.
  • If Buildforce shifts traffic to Conduit, Ladder becomes a hollow referral page by 2027.

What makes Ladder unique

  • Buildforce acquired Ladder on 2024-12-18, uniting contractor hiring with W-2 staffing.
  • Ladder built a Southeast electrician network of 10,000 pre-screened workers across six states.
  • Its niche focuses only on electrical contractors, not generic construction hiring or staffing agencies.

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Dec 16th, 2024
Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder

Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder.