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June 12, 2013

42 Future Electricians Graduate from IEC Rocky Mountain Apprentice Program

Electrical apprentice graduation - IECRM - Class of 2013

DENVER, Colorado — June 12, 2013 — On Saturday, June 1st, 42 graduates of the IECRM Class of 2013 walked across the stage to receive certificates for successfully completing four years of electrical apprentice training at IECRM. An audience of 400 family members, friends, instructors, employers, and staff attended the ceremony, which was generously sponsored by Crescent Electric Supply, with donations from IDEAL Industries and Milwaukee Tools, and held at the Westin in Westminster, Colorado.

2013 Wire-Off Competition finalists are honored

2013 Wire-Off Competition finalists are honored by IECRM Assistant Training Director, Paul Lingo

IECRM graduates are unique in that they have accomplished academic as well as career achievements while pursuing a higher education. 95% of IECRM students work full-time as electrical apprentices while they complete their education at IECRM. Graduates have completed 576 hours of classroom education, plus at least 8,000 hours of on the job training as apprentices.

2013 Valedictorian Herb Duelm

Class of 2013 Valedictorian, Herb Duelm of Lakewood Electric Company, Inc.

“I heard someone once say, ‘He who knows how will always have a job, and he who knows why will always be the boss,’” spoke the Valedictorian of the Class of 2013, Herb Duelm, who is currently an apprentice at Lakewood Electric Company, Inc. in Englewood, Colorado. “We have spent the last few years being the guys that know ‘how.’ Now it is time to take the experience we have learned in the field, and the knowledge we gained at IECRM, and move forward to become the guys who know ‘why.’”

Andrew Romanoff, former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives (2005-2008), delivered an inspirational keynote address to the graduating class. Speakers at the ceremony included IECRM CEO, Spenser Villwock; IECRM Board President, Chris Cumpton; Class of 2013 Valedictorian, Herb Duelm (Lakewood Electric Company, Inc.); and Class of 2013 Salutatorian, Philip Foley (Piper Electric). Paul Lingo, Assistant Training Director at IECRM, presented the graduates with their diplomas.

Keynote Speaker, Andrew Romanoff

Keynote Speaker, Andrew Romanoff, Former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives (2005-2008)

Several graduates were recognized for achieving high academic honors, perfect attendance, competing in the 2013 Wire-Off Competition, and other achievements. IECRM also recognized its top undergraduate students. Several IECRM staff members and instructors received awards for their many years of dedication and service to IECRM, and to its mission of advancing America’s energy contractor.

Each graduate received a toolkit donated by IDEAL Industries, and a hefty gift bag donated by Kristin Kim Haynes, Director of Operations at IECRM.

Registration for new apprentice students opens on June 24, 2013, and classes start in mid-August. Interested individuals are encouraged to visit the IECRM website to find out how to apply to the Four-Year Electrical Apprentice Program, and are invited to attend the Energy Industry Job Fair & Open House on June 25, 2013, at IECRM in Denver.

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.