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May 28, 2021

PLATINUM PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: X3 Tradesmen

PLATINUM PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: X3 Tradesmen

Revolutionizing the Way Contractors and Tradespeople Work Together 

About…

Workforce Development is one of the most important economic issues facing Colorado and the nation. The critical labor shortage of skilled workers is impacting the electrical contracting industry and its future growth.

X3 is a full-time employer of Electricians, Plumbers, and HVAC workers, who provide talent to commercial contractors on an as-needed basis. X3 partners with its clients through the X3 Full-Staffing Model to help better manage manpower needs.

Garrett Taylor has been in the staffing business for over 5 years, so when he was approached with the unique opportunity to open X3’s first expansion market, he knew it was an opportunity that was right for him. “I needed to be a part of the unique X3 model. My passion and goal are to help this industry grow and evolve,” he says. “I believe greatness happens when you’re truly passionate about what you’re doing.”

What is your Company’s WHY?  What is it you believe in?

X3 believes in revolutionizing the way contractors and tradespeople work together to change what it means to manage your workforce.

“With our full-time business model and unique client solutions, X3 is the future of construction employment. We are built on a full-time model versus the temporary model you may think of when it comes to staffing,” says Garrett. “We provide full benefits, much like a lot of our clients do to attract, retain, and provide a higher quality talent. Tuition reimbursement, life insurance, 401K match, 50% paid major medical plan, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and a referral bonus program are examples of what is included in our benefits package.”

What is the most strategic service you provide to electrical contractors and to the renewable energy industry?

“X3 is based around a Full-Staffing Model. In short, this means we can help companies not only when they need additional staff, but when they are hiring staff for a project, and when they have additional staff on hand,” says Garrett.

“One of the most unique services we offer is X-RESERVE. When our clients are hiring for an upcoming project that is say 1-2 months out, they can send that quality hire to X3 to keep busy until their project starts, versus hiring them and floating them on a project they may not really need help on,” he continues. “It’s like having your own warehouse of tradespeople ready to go when you need them, which in turn saves our clients time and money all while acquiring credits.”

About the X3 Tradesmen name…where does it come from?

“Since we are different from typical staffing companies, we needed our name to be different. The X represents the three parts of staffing, the Talent, the Client, and the Staffing Company,” explains Garrett. “This is represented in our logo with the three parts of our X. The number 3 stands for the 3 trades we staff. Electricians, Plumbers, and HVAC workers. It shows our commitment to being true to our foundation.”

Tell us about your partnership with IEC National and IECRM.

Electrical is X3’s largest trade of the three it offers, so it is heavily involved in IEC in all of its markets. “We are involved in several committees, IEC National Emerging Leaders, and donate as much time as we possibly can to support and build our industry together. We value these partnerships as much as we value our clients’ partnerships,” says Garrett.

Tell us more about your Xceptional positioning. What is the underlying meaning?

“Our goal is to change the way contractors think about staffing. X3 is truly pushing the envelope on what it means to be a ‘staffing partner’. We don’t just want to provide talent to our clients, but rather adapt and help revolutionize the entire industry,” Garrett explains. “We hope to accomplish this by listening to our partners’ concerns and creating solutions designed to conquer those very concerns, all with the win, win, win mentality driving those solutions. We think that’s what being ‘Xceptional’ is all about.”

Favorite part of your job?

“I think the favorite or most rewarding part of my job is creating win, win, wins,” says Garrett. “This means a win for our client, a win for the talent, and a win for us. In our industry, nobody should have to take a loss for providing a service or product that they’ve worked hard to perfect. I love talking about partnerships versus the vendor mentality. When it comes to quality tradespeople, the only way to continually produce is to truly know each one of your partners. Some of my favorite conversations have nothing to do with the trade but rather taking the time to get to know the people I’m working with to build strong relationships.”

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.