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March 4, 2013

IECRM Becomes First Colorado State Approved Electrician Training School

Colorado State Approval

The Colorado Department of Higher Education granted State Approval to the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain on February 26th, after months of rigorous examination.

DENVER, Colorado — March 4, 2013 — On February 26, 2013, the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) (www.iecrm.org) became the first State Approved electrician training school in Colorado, after 30 years of operation as an electrical school recognized by the US Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (OA/BAT). The distinction was unanimously granted by the Colorado Department of Higher Education Division of Private Occupational Schools Board after months of examination and deliberation.

As a result of the State Approval, IECRM students may now apply the GI Bill to apprentice training and continuing education tuition. Additionally, the State of Colorado will now recommend IECRM as an approved electrical training institution, and will include IECRM on its list of State Approved Colleges that is distributed to Colorado High Schools.

“This is the first step to the larger goal of having our students receive their electrical training in concert with an Associate’s Degree,” explained IECRM Director of Education, Jeff Macht. “The State Approval is the culmination of many months of examination of our Four-Year Apprentice Training Program and 26 continuing education courses. Our entire team pitched in and worked together to make the approval happen.”

The road to State Approval was lengthy and rigorous. IECRM and its instructors spent several months completing paperwork, creating a course catalog, and meeting several times with State Representatives. The school’s academic records and facilities were examined thoroughly.

“This chapter has led the way in creating an electrical education program that is attractive to the next generation of professionals, which is critical to our industry,” said IEC National EVP/CEO Thayer Long. “IEC Rocky Mountain’s innovation in educating the electrical contracting community is something we are all proud of.”

Individuals interested in electrical apprentice training are invited to visit the IECRM website to find out how to apply for the next first semester of the Four-Year Apprentice Training Program, which begins in August 2013. Visit www.iecrm.org or call (303) 853-4886 to learn more about IECRM, its apprentice program and continuing education classes, or about becoming a member or partner of the trade association.

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.