Shortage of Electricians in Colorado Despite Surge in Growth and Construction
Our Colorado: Skilled trades becoming endangered
Low unemployment is an indicator of Colorado’s robust economy.
But, there are also jobs out there that aren’t being filled.
Right now, we have a shortage of people with skilled trades. Particularly, electricians.
DENVER, Colorado — July 9, 2015 — On Wednesday, June 24th, Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) a school for electricians (www.iecrm.org) opened its doors to host the third annual job fair for the energy, electrical and construction industry.
DENVER, Colorado — July 2, 2014 — On Tuesday, June 24th, the IECRM electrical school hummed with anticipation as job seekers, career changers, and Veterans gathered for the second annual Energy Industry Job Fair in Denver.
DENVER, Colorado — May 29, 2014 — On Friday, May 17th, more than 200 people visited IECRM in Denver to cheer on ten electrician’s apprentices as they competed in the 2014 Wire-Off Competition, a rigorous seven-hour challenge among the top ten graduating students in the IECRM Four-Year Electrician’s Apprentice Program.
IECRM, the leading trade association for Rocky Mountain electrical contractors, hosted a free HR panel discussion in Denver on February 19, 2014. The panelists included three HR professionals in the electrical contracting industry and an attorney.
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View the 2019-20 IECRM Student Handbook here.
