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June 5, 2014

51 Future Electricians Graduate from IECRM Electrical Apprentice Program

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WESTMINSTER, Colorado — June 5, 2014 — On Saturday, May 31st, 51 future electricians graduated from the IECRM  Four-Year Electrical Apprentice Program at a special graduation ceremony at the Westin in Westminster, Colorado. An audience of more than 300 family members and friends, spouses, instructors, employers, and staff attended the event. The graduation ceremony and student gifts were generously sponsored by IDEAL Industries and Milwaukee Tool.

Paul Lingo, Assistant Training Director, with Valedictorian Kole Towner

Paul Lingo, IECRM Assistant Training Director, with Valedictorian Kole Towner

IECRM graduates are unique in that they have accomplished academic as well as career achievements while pursuing a higher education. An overwhelming majority of IECRM students work full-time as electrician’s apprentices while they complete their education at IECRM. IECRM alumni includes: business owners, Master Electricians, a member of the State Electrical Board, C-Level executives, IECRM instructors, and many more accomplished tradesmen.

“Well guys, we finally made it and man does it feel good,” said Kole Towner (pictured above), during his Valedictorian speech. “It is amazing how fast time flies. We are now fully equipped with the knowledge we need to be successful in our careers as electricians. Today, when you walk out that door, I want you to hold your heads up high knowing that you have accomplished something truly great. We have accomplished something that our families can be proud of. This is not the end, it is only the beginning of our careers.”

Keynote Speaker at the graduation ceremony was Mike Epstein (pictured below), a past cast member of ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss television show.

Mike Epstein Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speaker: Mike Epstein from ABC Extreme Weight Loss TV show

During the ceremony, several graduates and underclassmen were awarded for achieving high academic honors, perfect attendance, competing in the 2014 Wire-Off Competition, and other achievements. Several IECRM instructors received gifts of gratitude for their 5, 10, or 15 years of dedication to teaching IECRM students. Every graduate received a 10-piece IDEAL Industries toolkit as a graduation gift. All gifts were generously donated by IDEAL Industries, Inc. and Milwaukee Tool.

Registration for the next session of the Four-Year Electrical Apprentice Program opens on June 23, 2014, followed by an Energy Industry Job Fair on June 24th. Sign up here to attend the job fair or visit www.iecrm.org for more information about the Four-Year Electrical Apprentice Program.

IECRM Instructors with Top Students

IECRM Instructors with Top Students

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.