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October 31, 2019

Independent Electrical Contractors – Rocky Mountain Region Wins Major Honors at National Convention & Expo

In early October, forty-one IECRM contractor members, industry partners, apprentices, and staff attended the National Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Convention and Expo in St. Louis, MO. IECRM was a major presence at the five-day event and brought home 12 of IEC’s top awards. 

“Winning an IEC National Award is a distinguished honor,” says Marilyn Stansbury, IECRM CEO. “These accomplishments set the bar for industry best practices and contribute to the overall advancement of the independent electrical industry. We couldn’t be more proud.”

The awards presented to IECRM were:

  • National Instructor of the Year: Cal Blair – KM Electric
  • Industry Achievement Award: David Jones – QED Supply
  • Apprenticeship Chapter of the Year: IECRM
  • Chapter of the Year (90+ Contractors): IECRM
  • Legislative Chapter of the Year (90+ Contractors): IECRM
  • Community Service Individual Award: Jim and Becky Schoenfelder – 1st Electric Contractors, Inc.
  • Award of Excellence in Energy Efficient/Green Construction: Weifield Group Electrical Contracting for Colorado School of Mines, ISOC Project

National Project Excellence Awards: 

  • 1st Electric Contractors, Inc. for AMLI Riverfront Green
  • Weifield Group ELectrical Contracting for Verizon NEC2A Data Center Project
  • Bret’s Electric, LLC for RE-4 Schools

Rising Star Award: Leighland Gutierrez – Courtesy Electric Company

National Apprentice of the Year: 3rd Place: Michael Curtis – Integrity Electric Solutions, LLC

Each year, the National Apprentice of the Year Competition places the top graduate chapter apprentice training programs across the country in head-to-head competition for prizes and recognition as the IEC National Apprentice of the Year. It includes a combination of knowledge and skills over multiple days and was intense. This year there were 24 contestants from across the country who won regional competitions to qualify for IEC National. The 2019 third-place winner was IECRM’s Michael Curtis from Integrity Electric, Inc. 

During the competition the contestants:

  • Took a written exam to evaluate their knowledge of electrical theory, code, materials, and installation practices.
  • Prepared a motor logic diagram based on a written description of a field application.
  • Demonstrated their skills in bending metallic electrical tubing.
  • Demonstrated their troubleshooting skills by accurately diagnosing a fault in a common piece of electrical equipment.
  • Demonstrated their job-site productivity by participating in a speed exercise in which they will install common electrical circuitry.
  • Accurately installed electrical distribution and control circuitry utilizing customer-supplied materials, circuit descriptions, specifications, and control diagrams.
  • Demonstrated their knowledge of safe work practices.

About IECRM

Since 1981, the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) has been the leading electrical and renewable energy contractor association in Colorado. Representing more than 250 member companies and educating over 2400 electrical apprentices and licensed electricians annually, IECRM is dedicated to educating, promoting, and advancing the energy industry.

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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.


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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.