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April 23, 2020

A Letter from the CEO

How much have you heard the words ‘pivot’ and ‘essential” used since early March? ’ Let’s examine these two words that are now in the daily vocabulary of most people in business, the media, healthcare, and government!

Pivot

  1. a person, thing, or factor having a major or central role, function, or effect (noun)
  2. the action of pivoting – especially: the action in basketball of stepping with one foot while keeping the other foot at its point of contact with the floor
  3. a key player or position – specifically: an offensive position of a basketball player standing usually with back to the basket to relay passes, shoot, or provide a screen for teammates

Synonyms: axis, swivel, revolve, rotate, swing 

In the context of basketball’s greatest tournament, the NCAA’s March Madness, the word pivot and basketball analogy are apropos to what we are all doing to modify game day strategy, survive and thrive in the midst of this unprecedented pandemic. What are we doing in the midst of COVID Madness if not putting the best offense on the court to come through this challenging time in the win column? 

The IECRM Team has pivoted to move all apprenticeship classes and continuing education to online platforms, create weekly member forums to help you gain insights and advice to navigate the continual changes, highlight benefits that are most relevant to members right now, and continue to work with state government to advocate for our industry and its players.  Click here to see a list of recent forums.

All the while, our members are pivoting to modify processes, workplaces, and job sites to carry out essential work. We all have become offensive players to combat an invisible opponent, including some members working on projects that help support front-line workers in the medical and support communities, standing with these everyday heroes because they are essential to beating this virus.

Essential

  1. absolutely necessary; indispensable (adjective)
  2. a basic, indispensable or necessary element (noun)
  3. pertaining to or constituting the essence of a thing

Synonyms: indispensable, critical, necessary, basic, key

IECRM members are deemed essential. YOU provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residential, commercial, and industrial construction as well as ensuring that essential businesses remain open and functioning. You are integral to maintaining our country’s critical infrastructure. 

Innovative, intelligent, industrious, and inspirational are just a few words that come to mind when describing the teams of individuals and your companies who comprise the independent electrical contracting industry and membership of IECRM. Undoubtedly, COVID-19 is presenting all of us with unprecedented challenges. Instead of dwelling on the negative aspects of the pandemic, the IECRM staff is giving a well-deserved shout out to all those IECRM members who are helping to make a difference in the battle against coronavirus. In turn, the IECRM team is singular in our goal to continue meeting your needs now and in the future. 

We thank you, are proud of you, and support you in pivoting to provide essential services to our community. It is our honor to help you through these uncertain times. Please let me or any of my team know how we can continue to help you! 

 

Wishing you all the best! Stay well! 

Marilyn Akers Stansbury

IECRM CEO

 

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.