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June 27, 2019

2019 IECRM Career Fairs Close the Gap for Contractors Hiring Qualified Workers

HOT INDUSTRY.

COOL CAREER.

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

To help address the great need as well as provide opportunities for aspiring electricians, IECRM hosted four Career Fairs this year – two in Northglenn and two in Fort Collins. This Spring-long fair supported the IECRM training program’s open enrollment for its next class that begins in August and helped meet the hiring needs of its members. 

At the four Career Fairs, a combined total of 30 IECRM contractor members met with more than 250 quality candidates for many available jobs, ranging from apprentices to journeymen and foremen. Attendees were able to take advantage of the occasion to learn about job opportunities, training, IECRM’s apprentice program, and financial benefits. Onsite interviews were conducted for a variety of jobs from apprentices and journeymen to project managers.

Attending contractor companies rated the IECRM Career Fair experience a 9.75 on a scale of 10 being the very best. “Participating in an IECRM Career Fair is one of the best deals and membership benefits we experience at Courtesy Electric,” says Leighland Gutierrez. “Booths are free. IECRM aggressively advertises the fairs, and qualified candidates show up for us to consider. It’s a very effective recruiting tool for us!”

A solid workforce is crucial to your business and one of the biggest challenges is attracting skilled workers who can help staff construction contracts and jobs as well as achieve the growth and profitability goals of the business. Watch for information about our 2020 Career Fair schedule.

 

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.