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March 23, 2019

Apprentice Spotlight: Jackie Brunton, Juniper Mountain Electric

It’s About Being the Best

About…

Fourth-year IECRM apprentice Jackie Brunton is a Colorado native and although he’s lived in other states, Colorado is his first love. Since graduating from high school, Jackie has been in and out of the electrical field, working the last four years for Juniper Mountain Electric, and just recently received his Journeyman’s license.

Last year Jackie received the Top Student award for 3rd year apprentices in the annual IECRM Wire-Off Competition and as a result traveled to Indianapolis for IEC’s National Convention & Expo. There, he experienced the EXPO and watched his fellow IECRM apprentice, Mike Lempka, win the National Wire-Off Competition. Currently, he’s hard at work on a large townhome project.

Favorite Project…

“My all-time favorite project to date,” says Jackie, “was the Denver Convention Center downtown. It’s a sensible, stunningly beautiful state-of-the-art facility that is constantly evolving.” Jackie says that the Convention Center was the first time he was given a set of prints to work from. “I was on my own to follow those prints and work on a section of the project. This gave me a real sense of accomplishment and I knew that my foreman trusted my ability in the trade,” he notes.

Most Successful Work Habits…

“Measure twice and cut once is an extremely essential work habit,” says Jackie. He also emphasizes ongoing professional education. “I am constantly trying to learn new things about the trade. I’m one who likes to lay everything out in order to know exactly what my plan of action is going to be to do a job. I like to be professional and make sure I always respect the person or company who I am doing a work project for.”

Heroes…

Jackie gives a great deal of credit for his success to his wife. “She’s my role model,” he says. “She has taught me how to love and be humble which makes me a better person. Throughout my career she has always stood behind me and gave me the encouragement to be strive to be the best I can possibly be.”

Best Advice for Colleagues, Apprentices, and Students…

Jackie’s best advice for graduating high school students, apprentices, and his co-workers is to stay the course, invest in continuing education, and excel in what you most want to do in life. “Be the best you can and teach those around you to do the same,” he says. “Things can be difficult sometimes in life, but there is always something positive to keep you motivated.”

 

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.