Member Newsletter
June 2017
Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain 
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Upcoming Classes

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday, July 15
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Mon - Wed, July 24 - 26
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Wednesday, July 26
7:30 am - 9:30 am

Saturday, July 29
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday, July 29
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday, July 29
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Upcoming Committee Meetings
Veterans Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 6
7:30 am - 8:30 am

at IECRM in Denver

Membership & Events Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 13
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Mark Your Calendar
August 31

Thursday, August 31
7:00 am - 2:30 pm
at IECRM Denver

Sponsorship Opportunities are now open! 

Welcome New IECRM Members and Industry Partners!

Contractor Members
Elevation Lighting Services Company
Juniper Mountain Electric
Tice Electric, LLC
Titus Electrical Services
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Special Announcement: IECRM and its members will be designing and building the first new float in 30 years for the 2017 Parade of Lights! 

 The Float Design Contest is NOW OPEN to IECRM Apprentices, Members, & Alumni.

To sign up to be on the build team or to submit a design visit:


















IECRM Member News
Protecting your workers' vision

In 2016, Pinnacol processed 2,048 claims for eye injuries for a gross total of just over $2 million. Despite the high risk of eye injury in some industries, many workers skip the precautions that could protect their eyes wearing either the wrong kind of eye protection or no protection when accidents occur. Eye injuries take a toll on businesses, too, accounting for $300 million annually in medical bills, compensation and downtime. READ MORE

Click here  for a list of Tri-Safety Group Trainings.







FREE Webinar: Hackers Are Out To Get You!
Tuesday, July 18
12:00 PM
30 minutes
Advance registration required
Register Now!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Risk Managers,  Operations Managers,  HR Professionals, &  Owners/Operators

KEY DISCUSSION POINTS:
  • Data breach and cyber intrusion statistics and cost
  • How hackers are accessing networks
  • Solutions to help educate employees and increase their awareness
  • Insurance solutions to protect your business


The next generation of electrical professionals are taking the industry by storm and are set to lead into a new era. Last year, IEC had the opportunity to recognize 
10 exceptional young industry professionals. This year, we're looking forward to recognizing another group of fantastic movers and shakers. LEARN MORE
The deadline is July 14.

IEC National Awards:
Receiving an IEC National Award is a tremendous achievement, and we urge members and chapters to take advantage of this significant opportunity for visible and tangible recognition. Be appreciated by your peers for your accomplishments and a job well done. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! The deadline is August 11.
 
Click here to download the 2017 Awards Brochure.

Safety Check: Evaluate
 your company's safety program for the IEC National SPARK Recognition program.

Companies that receive Grand Achievement status or better are eligible for the 2017 IEC national awards and the Safety Excellence Award at the 2018 IECRM Summit Awards! 



Visit the  IEC National Safety Awards  page or contact Paul Lingo at paul@iecrm.org  with questions.  Learn More.




It's a super busy summer season for the industry! IECRM is here to support its members in as many ways as possible including holding fun and rewarding networking events that connect industry professionals, offering the best safety and continuing education classes, assisting members in developing their workforce by holding Career Fairs, and maintaining a list of potential candidates from entry-level to experienced workers on the "Hire List". Read on to see what happened in June, what's coming up in July, and new offers and news from your fellow IECRM members and partners.

The IECRM Inaugural Sporting Clay Shoot was a "blast" and an amazing event! Thank you to our members, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and participants for making this event possible. A big shout out to Colorado Clays for welcoming our large group of 33 teams to their 15 station shooting grounds and facilities. The friendly tournament was so popular and so much fun that we plan to do it again next year! Click here to view photos of the event.

IECRM is gearing up for the next Energy Industry Career Fair to be held July 27th from 3pm to 6pm at the main campus in Northglenn. Our inquiries about the apprenticeship program have been on the upswing, and we are  expecting a large turnout of job seekers.   We encourage all IECRM members that are hiring to take advantage of your member benefit and reserve your booth at no charge today. Non-members are also encouraged to participate; reserve your booth for $250.

Hear us on the radio on the following stations Colorado Public Radio 90.1, 99.5 The Mountain, 103.5 The Fox, and KS 107.5 or checkout out the digital billboard at I-25 and 104th in Northglenn!

Sincerely,

Marilyn Akers Stansbury, IECRM CEO

 IECRM News
 
 

Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain Graduates Largest Class of Electrical Apprentices in its History

On Saturday, June 10th, 108 electrical apprentices graduated from the IECRM's Four-Year Electrical Apprentice Program in a special graduation ceremony at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. A large audience of more than 600 guests including family members, friends, spouses, instructors, and employers came out to celebrate their graduate(s). IECRM is the largest IEC electrical apprenticeship training program in the country. READ MORE

 



In partnership with HCC again this year, IECRM co-hosted the Annual GC Forum on June 28th at the new Blue Moon Brewing Company in the RiNo District. More than 130 members had the opportunity to hear from more than a dozen leading General Contractors and Industry Partners to discuss upcoming projects and best practices for bid submissions. Joining us were several public entities including the release of the new Denver GO Bond campaign. See photos of this fun event.
Click here to view photos of this event.


Important Dates & Rates for the  
2017-18 School Year

Regular Registration tuition rates
$640* = Regular Registration Member Rate
$915* = Regular Registration Non-Member Rate

*Books are not included in the cost of tuition. The cost of books range from  $400-$600  per year.

Please Note:  For seasoned apprentices, placement testing is available. Please call to schedule an appointment (303) 853-4886.


Required Math Assessment Dates
(for 1st Year and New Students Only)

A score of 70% or above is required on the Math Assessment test before you may attend class at IECRM. The dates the test will be given are listed below. If you get a score less than 70% on the Math Assessment Test then the Math Module is required before you may attend class. The Math Assessment is FREE and the Math Module is a fee of $140.  

July 10th
(3:00-5:00pm)
Math Assessment Test
The Math Assessment test will be given at the IECRM Denver Campus only.

No appointment needed. The last test will be distributed at 4:30. Bring a calculator!!

July 17th
(3:00-5:00pm)
Math Assessment Test
The Math Assessment test will be given at the IECRM Denver Campus only.

No appointment needed. The last test will be distributed at 4:30. Bring a calculator!!

July 24th - 26th 
(5:30-9:30pm)
Math Module
(available online or at the Denver Campus)

Those that scored less than 70% on the required Math Assessment Test is required to take the Math Module in order to attend class at IECRM. The cost of the Math Module is $140.

Please click here to register
for the Math Module.






IECRM is NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for Emerging Leaders 6.0!

The IECRM Emerging Leaders Program is a leadership training program that aims to develop the leadership skills of a hand-selected group of individuals from IECRM member companies.   Apprentices, supervisors, and even established managers are welcome to participate.

Participants  must be nominated by a sponsor  within their company.  If you are interested in being nominated, please approach your supervisor to discuss the program -- the application form must be filled out by BOTH the nominee and the sponsor. Please submit your application by July 31st!

Click here to download an application form
 
 Upcoming Events


FREE Webinar 
Systemize to Succeed: How business management systems increase your productivity and profitability

July 13 - 11:30am
July 19 - 1:00pm

Advanced registration required

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Business Owners, Office Managers, Estimators, Supervisors, Project Managers

KEY DISCUSSION POINTS:
  • The challenges you may face in today's technology-driven, rapidly evolving environment
  • Using systems and reports to take control of your business and improve accountability
  • Increasing your cash flow, from inventory to invoicing
  • Making better use of your staff by streamlining and automating processes

IECRM Career Fair July 27
Thursday, July 27
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
at IECRM Denver

Tips for employers to make the most of the Career Fair this July:
1. Get the word out that you'll be at the IECRM Career Fair.
Reach potential candidates with a social media campaign or an announcement on your website. Download the Career Fair flyer here.
2. Get your materials together. A booth with a colorful display of your company's mission will give your organization credibility. Have company literature and business cards on hand. (See below for special offers from IECRM Industry Partners).
3. Prepare a list of evaluation questions that could be used to gauge potential applicants' skills, background, and interest in your company.
4. Arrive early. Have your booth set up and your representatives ready to meet people before the first attendees walk in. Plan to stay until the end. Some job seekers will come near the end if they are coming from work.
5. Attract visitors to your booth with snacks, competitions, or giveaways. Competitions or drawings  and g iveaways can also generate buzz about your company and get people to approach your booth. Lay out some useful branded items such as pens, water bottles, flash drives, etc.

IECRM members take advantage of a 20% discount on promotional gear, logo'd products, and apparel from IECRM  Silver Level Partner:

And your booth supplies from IECRM Bronze Level Partner:
Wednesday, July 28
7:30 am - 9:30 am
at West Metro Training Center
3535 S. Kipling St.
Lakewood, CO  80235



Tri-Safety Group / Pinnacol Assurance Workers' Compensation Policy Holders: This is a Pinnacol-Approved Safety and Educational Seminar and meets the requirement for one of your two required annual trainings. Be sure to have your company's participant(s) sign the Pinnacol Sign-In Form on the day of the training.


Friday, July 28
at IECRM in Denver
8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Looking for training on the latest AEC technology? Start at the CAD-1 Client Appreciation Day on July 28
. CAD-1 will be hosting five classes
on topics such as point clouds, virtual reality, Bluebeam and more. This event is free, but seating is limited. 


IECRM CEO  Marilyn Akers Stansbury has been nominated for an  Outstanding Women in Business Award by the  Denver Business Journal! Show your support and join us at the luncheon.


The awards program details: 
August 15, 2017
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Denver Marriott City Center - 1701 California St.
Register Now!