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May 28, 2021

Training Program: Pre-Apprenticeship

In mid-April, IECRM announced AMPLIFY, its pre-apprenticeship training program that starts next week on  June 8, 2021. AMPLIFY is a dynamic experience of career discovery in the electrical trade for high school students and job seekers who are pondering their post-secondary careers or their next career move.  

The AMPLIFY Career Path for Electricians

“AMPLIFY is a comprehensive starting point toward a successful career path for students and job seekers who may or may not be aware of the career stability and advantages of a good job in a pandemic-proof, skilled trade with opportunities for advancement, lifelong learning and healthy compensation,” says Londell Jackson, IECRM’s Education and Workforce Development Coordinator. “Though free, the education content and certifications earned are valued over $400.”

IECRM has recruited participants and created strategic partnerships with industry partners, community organizations, high schools, and county workforce development colleagues.  “With Covid-19 disrupting so many business’ daily operations, now is the time to step up apprentice recruitment,” says Jackson. 

Career and Technical Education counselors and teachers now have another option to suggest students consider while thinking about what’s next after graduation.  Not to mention, at the end of the 4-weeks, AMPLIFY participants will receive two certifications; OSHA 10 and CPR that can further be used to enhance a person’s resume.

“For parents, this is a program where your student can try out the basics of being an electrician,” says Jackson. “This career is sustainable for decades, pandemic proof, and upon graduation from IECRM’s four-year apprenticeship training program, graduates are 100 percent employed and have zero debt.” 

IECRM encourages students and job seekers to test-drive the electrical trade.  “Try it out,” says Jackson. “See if a skilled trade is for you. If you have the acumen and would enjoy the challenge.” 

The AMPLIFY program is taught by expert, experienced electricians, curriculum based on industry standards and establishes clear expectations for participants about what they will encounter on the job.  Read about how it went in the July issue of IECRM e-News.

 

 

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.