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July 2, 2014

Denver Energy Job Fair Aims to Combat Skilled Labor Shortage

Namaste Solar

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. Individuals of all ages and backgrounds vied for over 100 entry-level and experienced positions with local electrical contractors and energy companies, and many of them left the event with job offers or interviews. The Energy Industry Job Fair was produced by IECRM and sponsored by Premier Sponsor, Allcable, Inc., with support from Bauerle and Company, P.C.and Encore Electric, Inc.

Candidates Filling Out Applications

“I can’t deny how good it felt to see the smiles on people’s faces as they walked out the door, telling family and friends about their job offers or interviews.” said IECRM Marketing Manager, Samantha McCormick. “There is so much opportunity in the electrical industry right now for people to come in, start a new career, and completely change their lives.”

Now in its second year, the Energy Industry Job Fair is produced annually by IECRM in an effort to fill the skilled labor gap within the Rocky Mountain electrical industry. The post-recession surge in construction projects left a number of Colorado and Wyoming contractors scrambling to find enough apprentices and licensed electricians to fill their growing list of openings.

IECRM promoted the event with billboards, online advertising, community outreach, and with the assistance of the Denver Office of Economic Development, multiple Colorado workforce centers, and Emily Griffith Technical College.

Candidates Speaking to Accent Electrical Services

Some of the companies that recruited at the event included: 1st Electric Contractors, Inc., Accent Electrical Services (pictured above), Encore Electric, Inc., Gexpro, and Namaste Solar (pictured at top of the page).

All of the remaining job openings from the event can now be found on the IECRM website at www.iecrm.org/jobs. Additionally, IECRM is hosting a second Energy Industry Job Fair in Loveland on Tuesday, September 30th. To learn more about IECRM, please visit www.IECRM.org or call (303) 853-4886.

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.