Electrical Trade Association - Founded 1928 The Electrical Association provides a strong commitment to quality in education, communication, government relations, workforce development, and ethics. ETN IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH 509(A)(2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ESTABLISHED AS A 501(C)(3) ENTITY. ETN USES ITS ASSETS AND NET EARNINGS TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLICATION OF WRITTEN CURRICULA FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM AND OTHER TRAINING PURPOSES TO ASSIST IN THE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DESIRE TO ACQUIRE SKILLS AND INCREASE THEIR CAPABILITIES AS EMPLOYEES OR SUPERVISORS WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY IN MINNESOTA AND OTHER STATES.