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March 6, 2020

Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Panel Discussion Recap

IECRM’s newest committee, The Diversity & Inclusion Committee, presented a panel discussion to more than 60 members at the February 27 Quarterly Member Luncheon at the IECRM Main Campus in Northglenn. 

The discussion on Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace was moderated by special guest, IEC National Foundation Director LaNa Howard. Panelists Leighland Gutierrez, Sam Gluck, Dennis Walker, and Londell Jackson from the Diversity & Inclusion Committee gave examples of best practices demonstrated in their current companies. 

Panelists shared their perspectives and strategies for diversity and inclusion. For many decades, companies have put emphasis on diversity in the workforce… but are those companies’ definitions of “diversity” outdated? For example, the word diversity not only represents differences in race, religion, gender, age, and disability but it can also cover other differences including lifestyles, personalities, education levels, and more. What about inclusion? Take a moment to consider your definition of inclusion… Inclusivity is creating a welcoming environment, in which employees are valued, accepted, and encouraged to fully participate in the organization. If you don’t have clearly defined goals and initiatives in place for both diversity and inclusion, then a company will not maximize from the benefits of having the full spectrum of perspectives of demographic variety.

More and more companies in the U.S. are putting Diversity & Inclusion initiatives at the forefront and adding specialized personnel or are training their Human Resources personnel on best practices to ensure that they are keeping up with what is important to their current and future workforce. If you do not already have Diversity & Inclusion initiatives within your company, IECRM’s Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Committee is available to help get your company up to speed with resources available for member companies to help them develop strategies and the best practices for their initiatives so that they can leverage the competitive advantage of the culture that will attract and retain a high-quality workforce. Join the committee at the next meeting on Wednesday, April 8. 

 

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.