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March 27, 2023

IECRM Empowers its Members to Recruit and Retain Top Talent with Powerful Workforce Development Initiatives

IECRM’s workforce development initiatives provide resources to succeed in the dynamic electrical industry. With a keen focus on addressing the industry’s labor shortage and promoting its growth, the following initiatives are designed to provide members with a competitive edge in recruiting and retaining top talent.

  1. AMPLIFY Pre-Apprenticeship Program: IECRM recruits and provides training and education to individuals interested in pursuing a career in the electrical industry. This program is designed to prepare participants for an electrical apprenticeship by providing hands-on training and classroom instruction in electrical theory, safety, and basic skills. Participants gain valuable certifications in OSHA-10 and CPR, making them ideal candidates for electrical contractor apprenticeships. The program culminates in a hiring fair exclusively for IECRM member contractors. Click here for upcoming AMLIFY sessions.
  2. Career Fairs: Each spring and summer IECRM hosts multiple Career Fairs and recruits prospective electrical apprentices and experienced electricians to attend. Member contractors that are hiring are invited to host a booth and meet with job seekers. On-site interviews are welcomed and encouraged. IECRM advertises these career fairs through various channels, including, outdoor billboards, radio ads, targeted digital display ads, online job boards, community calendars, those that have called and inquired about apprenticeships, job candidates on IECRM’s hire lists, and more! Click here for a list of upcoming Career Fairs and to reserve your booth.
  3. Industry Advocacy: IECRM actively engages with local and state policymakers to promote policies that benefit the industry and its workforce and to oppose policies that would negatively impact the industry. The Government Relations Committee recruits constituents to educate policymakers on the needs and challenges of the industry. In addition, IECRM participates in industry associations and collaborates with other organizations to advance the interests of the electrical industry as a whole. Click here to learn more about and/or sign up for the IECRM Government Relations Committee.
  1. Workforce Development Committee: IECRM’s Workforce Development Committee focuses on developing strategies to attract and retain skilled workers in the electrical industry. The committee works closely with educational institutions, government agencies, and industry partners to promote careers in the electrical industry and address the industry’s labor shortage. Click here to learn more about and/or sign up for the IECRM Workforce Development Committee.

The initiatives listed above are just a few examples of how IECRM delivers value to its members. If you’re not already a member, don’t miss out on the opportunity to join today and enjoy the full range of member benefits. Click here to view the benefits and start your journey toward success in the electrical industry.

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.