On June 20th, the GC Forum — co-hosted by Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) and IECRM – held its annual event designed to bring together a variety of Colorado’s Public Entities and General Contractors in a casual networking setting. The overarching mission for this gathering was to be at the forefront of the […]
Employment opportunities for electricians are growing faster than the average for all occupations in the U.S. Colorado’s building boom in homes and businesses up and down the Front Range require more wiring, electrical power, and systems automation including communications, lighting and control systems. Yet many employers report difficulty finding qualified
On Saturday, June 9th, a record 153 electrical apprentices graduatedfrom the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) Four-Year Electrical Apprentice Program in a special graduation ceremony at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. Most notable about this graduating class was that they are 100 percent employed and none
On Friday, May 18th, Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) held the 2018 Energy Expo and Wire-Off Competition for more than 300 visitors. At the annual event held in IECRM’s Northglenn campus, 40 electrical apprentices competed “live” in skills challenges and 27 Industry Professionals showcased their latest tools, products, and
Shortage of Electricians in Colorado Despite Surge in Growth and Construction Our Colorado: Skilled trades becoming endangered Low unemployment is an indicator of Colorado’s robust economy. But, there are also jobs out there that aren’t being filled. Right now, we have a shortage of people with skilled trades. Particularly, electricians.
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