Research Guides: AAS Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology: Associations

Architecture Associations (National & International)

A professional association's goal is advance the profession through the organizations' members. A professional association, also sometimes called a professional organization, also creates public awareness of the profession.

Below you will find a selection of national as well as international associations relevant to the electronic engineering profession.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (opens in new window)
IEEE and its members inspire a global community to innovate for a better tomorrow through highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. IEEE is the trusted “voice” for engineering, computing, and technology information around the globe.
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) (opens in new window)
Founded in 1972, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, with offices around the world. EPRI's trusted experts collaborate with more than 450 companies in 45 countries, driving innovation to ensure the public has clean, safe, reliable, affordable, and equitable access to electricity across the globe.
International Electrotechnical Association (opens in new window)
Our mission is to achieve worldwide use of IEC International Standards and Conformity Assessment systems to ensure the safety, efficiency, reliability and interoperability of electrical, electronic and information technologies, to enhance international trade, facilitate broad electricity access and enable a more sustainable world.
Institution of Engineering and Technolog9 (opens in new window)
We are the IET and we inspire, inform and influence the global engineering community to engineer a better world. As a diverse home across engineering and technology, we share knowledge that helps make better sense of the world in order to solve the challenges that matter. It’s why we are uniquely placed to champion engineering.

Electrical Engineering Associations (Local)

Below you will find a selection of local associations relevant to the electronic engineering profession.

North Carolina Association of Electrical Contractors (opens in new window)
NCAEC, was established in 1937 to be a voice for the electrical contractors of North Carolina. NCAEC, currently has over 280 members. We have grown in number and strength, becoming a chain forged from a valuable network of electrical contractors. NCAEC provides a forum in which questions can be answered, concerns can be voiced, and members can benefit from the guidance of electrical industry leaders.
NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (opens in new window)
To protect the life, health and property of the public through examination of applicants, education of licensees and discipline of individuals to promote quality electrical contracting in accordance with NC General Statutes Chapter 87-Article 4.