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2019 GC Forum & Beer Tasting co-hosted annually by IECRM and HCC.
This year's event was held at the Lamar Street Center in Arvada.
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What's Coming up
Events:
Back to School Open House
Friday, August 16
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Annual Golf Tournament
Thursday, August 29
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
CEUs:
July 27, 2019
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
August 3, 2019
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
August 3, 2019
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
August 24, 2019
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
September 4, to October 9, 2019
5:30 PM-9:30 PM
Apprenticeship:
Live-Online Orientation
Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1
5:30 PM -9:30 PM
(
The class night of the week will be assigned and emailed to the student).
Orientation for the Northglenn, Fort Collins & Parker Students
1st-Year & New Students Only
Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1
5:30 PM-9:30 PM
Main Northglenn Campus
The orientation night will be as follows by last name:
Monday, July 29 – A-G
Tuesday, July 30 – H-M
Wednesday, July 31 – N-S
Thursday, August 1 – T-Z
View a list of all upcoming
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Greetings!
This issue is FUTURE focused! IECRM continually strives to advance today’s electrical contractor by educating, advocating, and promoting the industry, developing the workforce, and creating opportunities. We achieve this because there is strength in numbers. Our members and partners are what makes IECRM, the volunteers that serve on our Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, and on various committees and task forces contributing their industry experience, knowledge, and skills. We are grateful to have such a great network of resources to drive electrical careers into the future!
Join us to celebrate and welcome students to school at our annual
Back to School Open House
event on Friday, August 16 from 3 to 6pm
. This year we are playing off the theme of
Back to the Future
and inviting IEC alumni for a
homecoming
to tour the school and learn about a new benefit for their futures. All IECRM members and colleagues are invited to bring their families and friends to enjoy food, drinks, ice cream, fun activities, and great prizes! Tour the campus and labs, meet IECRM instructors, staff, students, and travel back in time with IECRM alumni to learn about their career journey and their secrets for success.
Click here for more details and to RSVP to this FREE event
.
IECRM is excited to announce a new benefit for students and alumni! Recently, IECRM & Emily Griffith Technical College partnered with CSU Global to offer IECRM graduates (2009-2019) up to 53 college credits toward a bachelor degree from CSU Global, plus a 10% discount on tuition. A career as an electrician is a viable and sustainable career on it’s own and now our students and alumni can utilize credits earned for their hard work and dedication to further their education.
You’ve chosen to make electrical contracting and IECRM your career choice and future. When I think about that I realize what a significant move that is and how much IECRM is a part of that. The summer continues to fly by at
1.21 gigawatts
, and it will be autumn before we know it.
Please join us in welcoming our students and alumni Back to School on Friday, August 16th.
I hope to see you there!
Marilyn Akers Stansbury
CEO, IECRM
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Your Future is Here!
“Back to the future” is fitting when we think about careers in electrical contracting. The phrase harkens back to the 20th Century Serbian-American engineer and physicist Nikola Tesla who was an important contributor to the birth of commercial electricity. He worked with Thomas Edison and later had many revolutionary developments in electromagnetism, and had competing patents with Guglielmo Marconi for the invention of radio. He is well known for his work with alternating current (AC), AC motors, and the polyphase distribution system...
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IECRM Back-to-School Open House - Fun for All Ages
Back-to-School Celebration, Open House & Alumni Homecoming
Friday, August 16
3-6 PM
IECRM Northglenn
FREE!
The IECRM community including members, non-members, students, alumni, and their friends and families are invited to attend the annual Back-to-School Open House on Friday afternoon, August 16. Bring your colleagues, families, and friends to enjoy food, drinks, ice cream, fun activities, and great prizes. Tour the campus and labs, meet IECRM instructors, staff, students, and alumni. Learn about NEW benefits that will drive careers into the future!
The event will feature a variety of activities, including inflatable games, interactive booths from various Industry Partners, and of course, ice cream, soda, hot dogs, and beer served by the IECRM Staff and Committee Members! ..
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Live Online Orientation & Classes Begin
Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1
(5:30-9:30pm)
The class night of the week will be assigned and emailed to the student by the week of October 1st.
Orientation for Northglenn, Fort Collins & Parker Students (1st-Year Students Only)
Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1
(5:30-9:30pm)
Orientation will be held at the Main Northglenn Campus for students attending ALL locations. Online students and students that have previously attended IECRM do NOT need to attend.
Orientation Schedule 5:30 – 8:30 pm:
Monday (7/29) – Last Name A-G
Tuesday (7/30) – Last Name H-M
Wednesday (7/31) – Last Name N-S
Thursday (8/1) – Last Name T-Z
Classes Begin at the Northglenn, Fort Collins & Parker Locations
Monday, August 5 – Thursday, August 8
(5:30-9:30pm)
The class night of the week will be assigned and emailed to the student the week before class starts...
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Early Bird Registration for IEC CON Ends Wed. July 31.
REGISTER NOW!
The largest convention & expo dedicated to the merit-shop electrical and systems industry will convene in St. Louis, MO. If you haven’t registered there are only a few more days to be able to take advantage of Early Bird rates to attend.
IEC’s convention is a unique one… It’s more than just taking classes and walking through an Expo Hall. One of the most important aspects every year is the connections made between industry peers—connections that last a lifetime.
The education sessions will ensure that you – the electrical business leader – are in a position to succeed in today’s business climate. The sessions are divided
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Applications for the Emerging Leaders Program are Due Wed. July 31.
Apply now!
The IECRM Emerging Leaders Program Begins in August.
Would you like to sharpen your leadership skills? Or do you have someone in mind who would thrive in a leadership role, given the right training, tools, and skills?
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Early Bird Registration for the Golf Ends Wed. July 31.
REGISTER NOW!
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Annual IECRM Golf Tournament
Thursday, August 29, 2019
COUNTDOWN: EARLY BIRD RATES END AUGUST 1
Only one week left for Early Bird rates to register for the August 29 Annual IECRM Golf Tournament. It’s time to get your team together for one of the most popular and talked-about events of the entire year. Thursday, August 1 is the last day to take advantage of up to $100 in savings!
REGISTER NOW!
More than 200 IECRM members including electrical contractors, general contractors, and industry partners will gather again this year at Fox Hollow Golf Course in Lakewood, Colorado, to compete to win over $30,000 in cash and prizes!
Not only is this event fun, but it’s also a terrific way to network through healthy competition. Start recruiting your team now!
Tournament Schedule
7:00 am: Breakfast Burrito Bar & Check-In
7:00 am: Driving Range Opens
8:45 am: Shotgun Start
1:45 pm: Lunch & Awards Ceremony
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Look to the Future 2020: Have You Completed Your CEUs? Group Discounts Available!
IECRM is your one-stop for The State’s new requirements. With the State of Colorado’s new requirement of 24 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for ALL electrical licenses, you’ve come to the right place!
- 24 Required Hours: It’s easy to complete your 24 required hours with the variety of state-approved CEUs offered through IECRM.
- New State-Approved Courses: Your IECRM Training Department has been working diligently with the State to get CEU credit hours for some of our most popular courses.
- Member Discount: Members always receive the best pricing on CEUs and professional development courses. Click here to see our full line-up.
- Group Rates: Ensure your workforce is compliant and receive a 10% discount when you sign up 10 or more of your team together. Sign up online at iecrm.org/GroupCEU.
- Reciprocity with 15 States: Lifelong learning pays off when you put your training to work for you throughout the country... READ MORE
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General Contractor Forum Recap
Industry professionals discussed plans for upcoming projects and strengthened their network of resources at the Annual GC Forum.
On Thursday, July 18th, industry association co-hosts HCC and IECRM brought together a diverse group of Colorado’s public entities, General Contractors, and electrical contractors for casual networking and great beer. The event was held at Lamar Street Center in Arvada CO, definitely not a typical event facility. The Avante Garde space featured motorcycles on the walls, a race car hanging from the ceiling, vintage gas pumps, and retro art in the form of classic cars. Guests enjoyed food and beer from three local breweries...
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Third Annual IECRM Sporting Clay Shoot
More than 100 IECRM members and their guests participated in the Energy Industry Sporting Clay Shoot event. This year, we had even more join this friendly competition open to the Energy, Electrical, and Construction Industries: contractors, general contractors, and the industry associates that support their work.
Situated along a cottonwood creek bottom, overlooking Colorado’s snow-covered peaks to the West, Independent Electrical Contractors (IECRM) members enjoyed an experience they’ll not soon forget at Colorado Clays Shooting Park in Brighton, CO. The event was the third annual competition and fundraiser for IECRM...
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The Evolution of Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship in any of the skilled trades can lead to a lifetime of career opportunities. A master craftsman sharing knowledge with a student harkens back to the days of ancient Mesopotamia. Thousands of years ago in Babylon, a famous city in Mesopotamia, the art of apprenticeship started taking shape...
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With a record-breaking 2,200 students enrolled for the 2019-2020 School Year, IECRM is calling out to its member base to ask for assistance during Orientation and Book Distribution. We will need assistance the week of July 29, Mon - Thurs, from 4pm - 7pm
and the Week of August 5, Mon - Thurs, from 4pm - 7pm
. Pick one or more nights!
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Friday, August 16
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Thursday, August 29
7:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Contractors
Thor's Hammer, Inc.
High West Wiring
Titus Electrical Services
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The Namasté Solar Story: Part One – The Origin Story
The story of Namasté Solar has been written by many individuals over the past 14 years, and while we can’t cover every chapter of this history, we can offer pieces of the Namasté Story from the perspective of a group of individuals. Part one of this series covers the origin of our company. Read more of our story with parts
two
and
three
.
Namasté Solar was born out of one simple conviction: there is a better way. A better way to power our lives, and a better way to do business. This often means taking a path with added challenges, but we think those challenges are worth facing to create the future we want to see.
In late 1999, Blake Jones had just returned from working in the oil and gas industry in Egypt and was looking forward to spending time with his brother in Colorado. His brother continued to be persistent in questioning the work Blake was involved in, and over time, these conversations triggered an awakening to the true impact of fossil fuels...
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Active Shooter Preparedness - A Matter of Survival
The sound of gunshots breaks through the hum of a busy workplace. Chaos ensues as people scramble for safety while an active shooter fires at an unsuspecting and unprepared group of workers. It’s easy to brush off the possibility of being involved in such a situation, thinking that it could never happen to you. But the unfortunate reality of the modern American workplace
...
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HR Question of the Month -
I
njured at Another Job – Covered Under FMLA? Question: We have an employee who was hurt on the job at their other part time job. The employee is asking about FMLA and I'm not sure if that is something that applies here. Please let me know if they run concurrently...
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Can You Afford the Loss of a Key Employee?
If you’re like most business owners, you have go-to employees when it comes to the day-to-day operation of your company. They have the management skills, technical know-how, experience, or customer relationships upon which you rely — you trust them to make the right decisions when you’re not available. They can be at any level or in any position, but they are...
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LEGAL ALERT
Scalia To Take Labor Department Reins: What Does It Mean For Employers? -
Cheryl Behymer, Christine Howard, Edwin Foulke Jr., John Polson, Richard Meneghello, Shanon Stevenson, Ted Boehm, Todd Lyon, Travis Vance
The news that President Trump selected Eugene Scalia to take over as Labor Secretary late last week caught some employers by surprise; after all, it was just a week ago that we were analyzing the track record of the soon-to-be-acting Secretary who many expected to helm the Department of Labor for an extended period of time
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What the SECURE Act Could Mean for Retirement Plans
If passed, it would change some long-established retirement account rules.
Presented by Greg B. Thomas
If you follow national news, you may have heard of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. Although the SECURE Act has yet to clear the Senate, it saw broad, bipartisan support in the House of Representatives.
This legislation could make Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) a more attractive component of retirement strategies and create a path for more annuities to be offered in retirement plans – which could mean a lifetime income stream...
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Summertime is a driving danger zone in Colorado. Here's how to help.
Driving danger is highest in the summer ― on-the-job motor vehicle accidents surge between July and Sept. Find out why Colorado drivers are more likely to have accidents in the summer and what you can do to help...
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Get ready for 5G to supercharge your workforce mobility
The arrival of 5G this year will mean improved internet connectivity, more robust mobile applications and new immersive experiences. Find out how it has the potential to change the business landscape for Colorado businesses...
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The heat is on: Helping your workers protect their eyesight in all conditions
It finally feels like summer, and as the peak heat of July and August approaches, employee well-being is likely top of mind. You’ve kept them hydrated and drenched in sunblock, but there’s one part of sun safety you might have overlooked (pardon the pun): eye protection.
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Have employees working from home? Help them set up a safe workspace
You look after your workers’ safety at the office or on job sites by conducting fire drills and buying ergonomic furniture. But have you implemented similar steps to keep telecommuters safe in their home offices? We have resources that can help...
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