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December 22, 2021

Apprentice Spotlight

Angelique Montoya, IECRM 2021 Sparkling Ice Castle Princess

On Friday, December 4, IECRM’s own Angelique Montoya, a 1st-year apprentice with Kenny Electric, made her debut as the Ice Castle Princess in the 2021 9NEWS Parade of Lights. “Apprincess” Angelique and “Apprince” Christian Veeder of Custom Electrical Contractors rode on the IECRM Sparkling Ice Castle Float to represent all IECRM apprentices and the electrical industry while waving to the parade viewers.   

We asked Angelique:

What was the best part about being the 2021 IECRM Sparkling Ice Castle Princess?
My favorite part about being in the parade was being able to meet all the kids and see how excited the kids were. 

How did you get started in the electrical industry?
What led me into this industry was being in a construction class in high school and realizing that electrical needs change and will continue to evolve with time so there is always going to be something to learn.

Was becoming an electrician something that you always wanted to be?
Yes, being an electrician was something I knew I wanted to do since my sophomore year of high school.

Being an apprentice in a predominantly male industry, do you have any guidance that you can give to other potential or aspiring female electricians out there?
The advice I would give to any female coming into this trade is to come in with your head held high. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it or you’re not strong enough. Always ask questions because that is what your coworkers are there for – to help you learn, so don’t be afraid to speak up.

What are your aspirations for the future in the electrical industry?
My goals with being an electrician are to get my journeyman’s license and then get my Master Electricians and start my own electrical company. 

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.