HomeServe, a sponsor of the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Foundation’s EmpowerHER Scholarship and a Circuit Sponsor of IEC, attended the EmpowerHER Scholarship Luncheon at IEC Central Ohio, a formal celebration honoring women building careers in the electrical trades. The October 21 event brought together five of the 15 scholarship recipients, sponsors, mentors and industry guests to recognize the growing role women are playing in the field.

HomeServe helped present awards to the five recipients in attendance, recognizing their commitment to building careers in the electrical trade. Now in its second year, the scholarship program has increased its number of recipients from two in 2025 to 15 in 2026, a reflection of the expanding pipeline of women entering the field.

For the women honored at the luncheon, the scholarship represented more than financial assistance. It was an acknowledgment of their place in the field and the careers they are working to build.

“In high school, I came to the realization that traditional college wasn’t going to be for me. The electrical trade appealed to me right away, and I never looked back. If you’re a female interested in the trades, just go for it. Be determined, work hard and the pieces will fall into place,” said Tatum Baim, a 2026 EmpowerHER Scholarship recipient from Indiana.

The EmpowerHER Scholarship is one part of the IEC Foundation’s broader scholarship program, which supports IEC students, members and their immediate family members pursuing post-secondary education or state-accredited apprenticeship programs in the electrical trade. Across IEC’s national chapter network, the program has become a meaningful resource, helping apprentices stay focused on their training while easing the financial burden of tuition.

“The EmpowerHER Scholarship is about more than financial support. It signals to women in the electrical trades that the industry is invested in their success. We are proud to build on that mission alongside sponsors like HomeServe,” said Lana Al Almin, Executive Director, IEC Foundation.

HomeServe is committed to developing the next generation of skilled professionals who keep homes safe and operational. This commitment comes through partnerships with industry associations, including the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors (PHCC) and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). HomeServe also provides apprenticeship grants to members of its own contractor network across the electrical, plumbing and HVAC industries.

“Women who choose the skilled trades are shaping the future of the industry, and they deserve partners who take that seriously. HomeServe is proud to support the EmpowerHER Scholarship because investing in women who choose this path is one way we can help strengthen the workforce that homeowners rely on every day,” said Myles Meehan, SVP of Public Relations, HomeServe.

About HomeServe

HomeServe is a leading provider of home repair solutions, serving millions of homeowners across the United States and Canada with affordable home emergency repair plans and on-demand home services. Headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, HomeServe partners with more than 1,400 utilities and municipalities to help homeowners protect against the expense of emergency home repairs. For more about HomeServe, visit www.homeserve.com. Connect with HomeServe on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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