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June 27, 2019

IECRM Apprentices Graduate 100% Employed and with No College Debt

One hundred fifty-one electrical apprentices graduated from IECRM’s Four-Year Electrical Apprentice Program in a special graduation ceremony at the Westin Westminster on Saturday, June 8, 2019.

Most notable about this graduating class is that they are 100 percent employed and none of these graduates is saddled with college debt to deal with after graduation. In addition, these graduates are either licensed journeymen or will become licensed in the coming months. A large audience of hundreds of guests including family members, friends, spouses, instructors, and employers attended to celebrate the graduates. IECRM is the largest IEC electrical apprenticeship training program in the country.

Hundreds of guests including family members, friends, spouses, instructors, and employers were present to celebrate the graduates. Special guest, IEC National Board of Directors President Gary Golka of Golka Electric,  delivered the commencement keynote. 

“You will be a key part of this country realizing that future,” said Golka to the graduates. “I attribute success not to luck, not to genes, not to privilege, but to hard work and to being a professional.”  He continued, “The future of construction and building technology is bright. There is much to be done and you are ready to be a player in that future. You…are going to get to do far better, far cooler, and more important things at work in the next 20 years…helping us shape this industry of electrical construction and service.”

Most IECRM students work full-time in the field as electrician’s apprentices and participate in the US Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (OA/BAT) program, which allows them to grow their salaries to commensurate with the growth of their skills during their education. IECRM graduates have gained the required experience to qualify for mid-level positions which include higher pay rates and better benefits. IECRM alumni include: Business Owners, Journeyman, Master Electricians, State Electrical Inspectors, Project Managers, C-Level Executives, IECRM College Instructors, and many more accomplished skilled tradesmen.

As class Salutatorian, IECRM 2019 Wire-Off winner Michael Curtis addressed his fellow graduates, “For many people it is difficult to find a career they are proud of. Finding a career you enjoy is even more challenging. Having spent many hours on job sites I can say we are some of the lucky few.”

He went on to add, quoting Earl Nightingale, “Luck is what happens when preparedness meets opportunity. Opportunity is all around us.  Are you prepared? … Although we graduate today and celebrate our accomplishments, we should always try to keep in mind that opportunities will always be around us… and that we should be prepared to take advantage of them.

Each graduate received a Certificate of Completion from the IECRM 4-year Apprentice Program; a Certificate of Completion and Transcript from Emily Griffith Technical College recognizing completion of up to 42 hours of transferable college credit toward an associate degree at a Colorado community college and up to 53 credits toward a bachelor’s degree with CSU Global; an IEC National Certificate of Achievement; and certain students received certificates of completion from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship and Training for meeting the standards and requirements prescribed by the U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program.

During the ceremony graduates and underclassmen were awarded for achieving high academic honors, perfect attendance, competing in the 2019 IECRM Wire-Off Competition skills challenges, and other achievements. Every graduate also received valuable gifts donated by IDEAL Industries, Dewalt, and Milwaukee Tool.

Enrollment for the next session of the Four-Year Electrical Apprentice Program opened on Monday, June
17 for IECRM members, and on Monday, June 24 for the general public. Register by July 8 to receive the early registration tuition rate. Enrollment will close Friday, July 19 or when all seats are filled.

Click here to view photos of the 2019 Graduation Ceremony.

IECRM Self-Pay Tuition Policy

 

Self-pay students who are employed with a member company must register and pay through the member company using the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process in order to qualify for member rates.

Self-pay students that are employed with a member company but that do not register and pay through the member will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who are employed with a member company and require a payment plan will not qualify for the member rate and will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who do not work for a member company will continue to be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


To maximize association/membership benefits, ALL member companies are encouraged to register and pay for all enrolled apprentices utilizing internal payment arrangements and processes between employer and employee.


We value our IECRM members and apprentice community. We encourage all apprentices to be enrolled in the four-year apprenticeship program, earning, and learning their way toward Journeyworker licensure. We encourage all members to utilize the member discount for tuition, books and applicable fees to ensure the long-term support and success of the next-generation electrician.


(Payment Plans are available, please reference the Self Pay Payment Plan Policy.)


Self-Pay Payment Plan Policy


We offer the following arrangements for students that are unable to pay in full at the time of registration.


● Self-pay students will be charged the non-member rate.
● A 50% down payment of total semester tuition, books and applicable fees are due at registration.
● Remaining balance can be divided up to 3 additional monthly payments ($10.00 processing fee applies on each installment)
● All payments that are declined will incur a $20.00 NSF fee.

 

We encourage all students who are employed with a member company to work with their employer to register and pay through the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process. This will ensure the student is paying the lowest possible rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.