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.
On April 12th, more than 200 leaders in electrical contracting and renewable energy in the Rocky Mountain region gathered at the Denver Athletic Club to recognize and celebrate excellence in the electrical, energy, and green building fields through the prestigious Summit Awards. For 12 years, the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky
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