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Gary Golka, IEC National Board President and Owner of Golka Electric welcomes 151 graduating apprentices to the next phase of their career.
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What's Coming up
Events:
Thursday, July 18, 2019
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
CEUs:
Saturday, July 6
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Saturday, July 13
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, July 13, 2019
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Classes & Forums:
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Apprenticeship:
Monday, July 8
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
No appointment necessary
Monday, July 15
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
No appointment necessary
Monday, July 22 - Wednesday, July 24
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
View a list of all upcoming
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Greetings!
We hope your summer is going well!
In this issue, you’ll read about many summertime IECRM networking events for the industry, opportunities to share ideas and best practices, how to prepare your future leadership for optimum success, enroll for a new semester of apprenticeship, and build another record-breaking enrollment period, and how IECRM is creating partnerships and innovative ways for our members to connect with each other and our apprentices to build new bridges to a winning future.
For the first time ever, IECRM apprentices have the ability to use their four-year apprenticeship to earn a bachelor’s degree through a partnership with CSU-Global, Emily Griffith Technical College and IECRM...
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This new partnership provides a bridge to a future with up to 53 credits toward a bachelor’s degree.
It’s also time for the many Summertime networking events we hold for members to work and play together, build camaraderie and new relationships, and create teams eager for healthy competition. Don’t miss the upcoming
GC Forum
and our
Golf Tournament
as well as our
Annual Open House
to welcome students and alumni to IECRM.
Take note of the
IECRM Career Fairs
recap where we report some terrific results for our members who participated. The Career Fair experience links contractors and potential employees together for hiring success. This free benefit of your membership works!
Our
graduation ceremony
was one of the largest classes we’ve ever had. Commencement for IECRM apprentices means they are on the path to new experiences and future career opportunities.
IECRM’s
Emerging Leaders progra
m is also kicking off and calling now for nominations. This program sharpens leadership skills and trains your company’s future leadership to rise to new levels of prosperity and performance.
And, the new
FlashPoint
enterprise system is up and running! We are working together in lockstep with members to integrate apprentice, membership, payments, and events.
Bridging to the future. New pathways. Networking. Team building. Enrolling. Learning. Playing. Working. Together. It’s that kind of summer!
Sincerely,
Marilyn Akers Stansbury
President & CEO
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A bridge to the future for apprentices
For the first time ever, IECRM apprentices have the ability to transfer credits from a completed apprenticeship to earn a bachelor’s degree at CSU Global.
Through its partnership with Emily Griffith Technical College, the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) apprentice training program has joined with Colorado State University’s Global Campus (CSU Global) to provide greater educational opportunities and services to students seeking to pursue subsequent higher education upon completion of their Emily Griffith apprenticeship program, including the Four-Year IECRM Apprenticeship Training Program.
IECRM graduates will have earned up to 53 college credits that may be applied to a CSU Global Bachelor’s degree of their choice. “Fifty-three credits is nearly half of the credits needed
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Get Ready for IEC National’s Most Popular Event!
IEC Convention & Expo 2019
EmPOWERING Your Future
The largest convention & expo dedicated to the merit-shop electrical and systems industry.
Early Bird Registration Ends July 31
EC’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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The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, July 15, 2019.
Get the Recognition You Deserve!!
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.
Take advantage of this opportunity to receive/give recognition for outstanding accomplishments in the industry.
General Award Categories:
- Individual Awards
- Awards of Excellence in Electrical Construction
- Chapter Awards
- Achievement Awards
- Emerging Leaders Awards
- Safety Awards
PSST...
IECRM members that submitted a Summit Award entry have a ready-made submission for IEC national recognition.
Even if you did not win at the local level you may receive an National Award for your outstanding project.
Apply today
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The deadline to submit the SPARK form is Monday, July 15, 2019.
It's time for your company to be recognized for your top notch safety standards and practices!
Those that receive Grand Achievement status from IEC National will be qualified to compete for the safety excellence award at the prestigious IECRM Summit Awards in April of 2020!
The SPARK kit is a self-assessment to help companies assess their safety standards and practices. This "Safety Check-Up," is not a competition, but those contractors who have Grand Achievement, Superior Achievement, or SPARK Achievement will receive national recognition and a SPARK Certificate...
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Connect to Your Future in Electrical Contracting
Interested in a career as an electrician? Enrollment for the Four-Year Electrical Apprentice Program opened on Monday, June 17 for IECRM members, and on Monday, June 24 for the general public. Register and pay in full by July 5 to receive early registration tuition rates. Enrollment will close Friday, July 19 or when all seats are filled.
IECRM’s four-year expert program is accredited by the US Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Apprenticeship (OA/BAT), recognized by the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs, and approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Division of Private Occupational Schools Board.
In addition to being the largest IEC electrical apprenticeship training program in the country, IECRM graduates also earn transferable college credits through the highly regarded IEC electrical apprenticeship program. With a combination of classroom and on the job training, students can earn up to 44 credit hours toward an associates degree at a Colorado community college and up to 53 credits toward a bachelor degree...
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Annual IECRM Golf Tournament
Thursday, August 29, 2019
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!
Early bird registration is now open! Get your team together for one of the most popular and talked-about events of the entire year. Register by Thursday, August 1 to receive the early bird discount.
REGISTER NOW!
Not only is this event fun, but it’s also a terrific way to build a team through healthy competition. Start recruiting your team now!
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One hundred fifty-one electrical apprentices graduated from IECRM’s Four-Year Electrical Apprentice Program in a special graduation ceremony at the Westin Westminster on Saturday, June 8, 2019.
Most notable about this graduating class is that they are 100 percent employed and none of these graduates is saddled with college debt to deal with after graduation. In addition, these graduates are either licensed journeymen or will become licensed in the coming months. A large audience of hundreds of guests including family members, friends, spouses, instructors, and employers attended to cele...
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The IECRM Emerging Leaders Program Begins in August. Applications are due Wednesday, July 31!
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?
Meet the Emerging Leaders Class of 2019
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Michael Curtis, Integrity Electrical Solutions
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Powering Success for Customers with Employee Talent & Values-Based Culture
About…
We all know Michael Curtis, right? 2019 IECRM Wire-Off winner and Class of 2019 Salutatorian. But, let’s take a closer look and learn more about him.
At the 2019 Commencement Ceremony in June, Michael addressed his fellow graduates with a few very thought-provoking remarks. “Luck is what happens when preparedness meets opportunity. Opportunity is all around us. Are you prepared?” he asked.
Michael went on to say, “For many people it is difficult to find a career they are proud of. Finding a career you enjoy is even more challenging. Having spent many hours on job sites I can say we are some of the lucky few.”
Before Michael’s electrician career opportunity began with Integrity, he only had a vague idea of what he wanted to do with his life. During his college days, he had aspirations of eventually working in the bio-mechanical field. He had also thought seriously about pursuing a career in chemistry...
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Jeff Magee, Magee Electric
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Family, Flexibility, Communication, Reputation
About…
The electrical field is in his blood…Jeff Magee was born that way to parents Steve and Brenda Magee who founded the family-owned business, Magee Electric, in 1991. Magee Electric specializes in new construction, tenant finishes and service work on commercial sites, as well as remodel projects and service calls at residential properties.
From the beginning, Jeff knew he’d be in the family business and began his career in electrical contracting in 1997 at a young age. He worked full-time as an electrician and earned his bachelor’s degree – at night — from Metropolitan State University before he was 21. He went on to become a Master electrician by the time he was 22. Since 2003, Jeff has overseen Magee Electric’s day-to-day operations and he began teaching at IECRM in 2013.
Today, Jeff, and his brothers Tim and Joe, manage the business, but their parents, Steve and Brenda are still involved. The Magee way is to treat customers and employees like family, be flexible, and communicate effectively...
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HOT INDUSTRY.
COOL CAREER.
2019 IECRM Career Fairs Close the Gap for Contractors Hiring Qualified Workers
Workforce Development is one of the most important economic issues facing Colorado, and the nation. The critical labor shortage of skilled workers – men, women, minorities and military veterans – is impacting the electrical contracting industry and its future growth.
To help address the great need as well as provide opportunities for aspiring electricians, IECRM hosted four Career Fairs this year – two in Northglenn and two in Fort Collins. This Spring-long fair supported the IECRM training program’s open enrollment for its next class that begins in August and helped meet the hiring needs of its members.
At the four Career Fairs, a combined total of 30 IECRM contractor members met with more than 250 quality candidates for many available jobs, ranging from apprentices to journeymen and foremen. Attendees were able to take advantage of the occasion to learn about job opportunities, training, IECRM’s apprentice program, and financial benefits. Onsite interviews were conducted for a variety of jobs from apprentices and journeymen to project managers
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Construction Careers Now - July 2019 Hiring Fair
Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM MDT
A new level of workforce, committed to a career in construction, is waiting!
This new construction workforce is serious about beginning a career in construction as they have gone through the Construction Careers Now curriculum at Emily Griffith Technical College. They are ready to begin their career path in construction.
If you are interested in participating in the CCN Hiring Fairs to meet and potentially hire the candidates, please fill out this form and submit to Lisa Seaman
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REGISTER NOW!
July 18th General Contractor Forum
Industry professionals will gather to discuss plans for upcoming projects and strengthen their network of resources at the Annual GC Forum.
EARLY BIRD TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!
On Thursday, July 18, join industry co-hosts HCC and IECRM as we bring together a variety of Colorado's Public Entities and General Contractors in a casual networking setting. This event will be held at Lamar Street Center in Arvada, CO from 5:30pm - 8pm. Register to enjoy
(here)
The overarching mission for this gathering is to be at the forefront of the construction industry in Colorado and to achieve our collective goals by connecting business and contractors within the private and public sectors through information, education, and advocacy.
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IEC introduces new and improved IEC Pride Store
Shop ‘til you drop
IEC has formed a strategic partnership with leading business product supplier Office Sensei to bring you a new and improved
IEC Pride Store
!
Members, contractors, friends, and family of IEC can shop custom branded apparel, safety gear, expo displays, tech products, and so much more. IEC encourages you to utilize the IEC Pride Store for all of your branding needs.
"We are dedicated to providing hands-on service, discounts, and the highest quality branded items possible to all IEC members and contractors," said Bryan Beckett, owner of Office Sensei. "Our goal to be your easy source for all your office and logo needs."
IEC Convention & Expo 2018 will be here before you know it. Be sure to contact Bryan now to get your custom trade booth, logo items, and apparel!
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Contractor Members
Colorado Concept Electrical + Lighting
Conduct All Electric
Fluor Federal Solutions
Live Energy Systems
Precision Electric and Control, LLC
Unique Electrical Contract Services LLC
Riviera Electric, LLC
Industry Partner
Anixter, Inc.
Mountain View Bank of Commerce
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Thursday, July 18
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Thursday, August 29
7:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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for the Annual IECRM Open House & Back-to-School Bash!
IECRM students, prospective students, alumni, instructors, contractors, industry partners, friends, and family are invited to our Annual Open House Event on Friday, August 16 from 3-6 PM.
We’ll have our entire building open for you to tour, including our innovative, hands-on lab! 3-6pm
Food & Fun!
Enjoy ice cream, soda, hot dogs, chili dogs, and cold beer. There will be games and entertainment for all ages. Mingle with IECRM Staff, Instructors, and Committee Members.
During the event we will be celebrating an exciting new benefit for IECRM alumni and current students. Emily Griffith Technical College and the IECRM Apprenticeship Program have partnered with CSU Global, which means that IECRM graduates and alumni up to 10 years back are eligible to receive up to 53 college credits toward a bachelor degree of their choice from CSU Global, which amounts to almost half of the credits required to earn a bachelor’s and a cost savings of nearly $20,000!
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Mobile Device Distraction Is Not Just a Road Problem
Whether on an active construction site, on a fast-paced manufacturing floor, or in any situation where several activities are taking place simultaneously, attention from everyone is key to helping keep a work environment safe.
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HR Question of the Month -
Use and Reverify I-9 for Rehire?
Question: The original date of a signed I-9 Form was in September, 2014. Our employee then left employment in October, 2018, but was rehired a month later in November. I understand a new I-9 Form needs to be completed for Section 3. Am I required to keep the original I-9 Form and attach a new Section 3 to the front? The documentation verification has not expired from the original I-9 Form so I do not think I need to re-verify documentation...
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Who Knows What to Do in Your Absence?
Fires are hazards that we can take steps to minimize and prepare for. We check smoke detectors and change the batteries when needed. We teach our children how to get out of the house and where to meet outside if there is ever a fire in our home. From elementary schools to large corporations, organizations hold drills to make sure everyone knows what to do in the event of an emergency. This concept can, and should, be applied to the operation of your business. Have you held a company “fire drill” lately?
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Star Tribune Names Federated Insurance a 2019 Top Workplace
For the second consecutive year, Federated Insurance has been named one of the Top 150 Workplaces in
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LEGAL ALERT
Time To Revisit Arbitration Agreements: Employers Dealt A Blow By Unanimous Labor Board -
Reyburn Lominack III, Rick Grimaldi, Samantha Bononno
Employers may be surprised to learn that the Republican-controlled National Labor Relations Board just issued a unanimous decision invalidating an employer’s mandatory arbitration agreement that could be reasonably interpreted as preventing employees from filing charges with the Board. The June 18 Prime Healthcare decision analyzed the employer’s arbitration agreement using the relatively new Boeing Co. standard for evaluating facially neutral policies and rules that potentially interfere with employees’ protected rights, but fell on the side of the workers. Yesterday’s decision may require you to adjust your arbitration agreements to ensure you stay on the right side of the law.
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Long-Term Investing Truths
Key lessons for retirement savers.
Presented by Greg B. Thomas
You learn lessons as you invest in pursuit of long-run goals. Some of these lessons are conveyed and reinforced when you begin saving for retirement, and others, you glean along the way.
First and foremost, you learn to shut out much of the “noise.” News outlets take the temperature of global markets five days a week (and on the weekends), and economic indicators change weekly or monthly. The longer you invest, the more you...
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