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September 27, 2019

A Message from IECRM CEO Marilyn Akers Stansbury

Dear IECRM,

Welcome to October and the LEADERSHIP ISSUE of the IECRM ENews. We have a great deal to showcase, recognize, and value in the leadership that supports the electrical industry and our association. 

This month we open nominations and hold elections for our 2020 IECRM Board of Directors. These are the engaged leaders of the industry who volunteer their time, share their talent and expertise to give back to the industry through strategic governance of the IECRM association. The IECRM Board of Directors helps lead our association and industry into the future. As an IECRM member, you play a leadership role in the industry by annually electing members of the board and serving on the committees and task forces that support our strategic initiatives. 

To run for the board, please submit your online nomination form by Monday, October 7 at 11:59 pm. And RSVP to attend the Annual State of the Industry Dinner at the Wellshire Inn on Thursday, October 24. Read more for information about ballots, voting, and presentation of the candidates. 

October also brings Careers in Construction Month to increase public awareness and appreciation of construction craft professionals and to celebrate collective workforce development efforts. IECRM applauds the impactful work of The Master’s Apprentice program, Colorado Construction Careers Now, local workforce development boards, the CTE teams in our local school districts, Emily Griffith Technical College, CSU Global Campus, and other organizations we are in partnership with that result in awareness and employment in the industry and further advance career development of existing professionals. 

We also celebrate the local and national Emerging Leaders who are developing themselves personally and professionally to light the pathway for the future of our industry. We have more than twenty participants in IECRM’s local chapter Emerging Leaders program which is in its eighth year. Next week, we will recognize an additional twenty individuals at the IEC National Convention (IEC-CON) including five nominees from IEC Rocky Mountain member companies! 

The annual IEC-CON is the place many of our local company leaders will be gathered this year in St. Louis to learn, exchange, share and grow with other leaders in the electrical contracting and renewable energy sector. It’s not too late to book a flight and “Meet Us in St. Louis,” home of the 1904 World’s Fair “Palace of Electricity” where electric streetcars, wireless telephony, and other advancements were showcased, including electric innovations to provide power, lighting, communications, and water to the exposition. Read more…

This is also the time of the year where we begin to renew memberships of our industry partners who lead the industry in innovations, business solutions, and services that help our electrical contractor member companies best manage and grow. In each issue of ENews, we share thought leadership from our industry partners. Be sure to regularly review those articles from our partners (see below). 

I think a lot about leadership at IECRM. About being an innovative chapter and apprenticeship training program in the IEC organization. About how we lead policy and advocacy on safety, workforce development, education, and general business issues for our members.  About how we evolve as an association to provide benefits and services that meet the evolving needs of our members. 

This month we recognize leadership. And the collaborative, continuous improvement mindset of our members, partners, instructors, staff – and our apprentices – who will lead us there. 

Also in this issue:

Mark your calendars and read about our upcoming plans for IECRM’s third appearance in the 9NEWS Parade of Lights (Read More); put National Apprenticeship Week on your calendar and start planning with us now (Read More); and learn more about our annual Policy Forum and Membership Luncheon, the State of the Industry Dinner, and the Platinum Partner Spotlight this month featuring Milwaukee Tool.

Lead on!

Marilyn Akers Stansbury

 

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.