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A Bridge to the Future: The Registration Issue
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Use the hashtag
#WeAreIEC when posting
your photos and news on your social media accounts!
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Upcoming Meetings
& Events:
FREE Bi-Weekly Member Forums on COVID Impacts
Wednesday, July 15 and July 29
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Live-Online
Upcoming Classes:
N-95 and Other Filtering Facepiece Respirators Awareness for All Industries
On-Demand Online Course
Handwashing and Illness Prevention in the Workplace
On-Demand Online Course
Upcoming Electrical CEUs Required for License Renewal:
(8 CEU Hours)
Saturday, July 18, 2020
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Northglenn, Ft. Collins, or Live-Online
(8 CEU Hours)
Saturday, July 25,
2020
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Northglenn, Ft. Collins or Live-Online
(8 CEU Hours)
Saturday, July 11
, 2020
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Northglenn, Ft. Collins, or
Live-Online
(16 CEU Hours)
Wednesday Evenings
July 8 - 29
, 2020
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Live-Online
Wednesday evenings
July 15 - August 19, 2020
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
FREE Webinars:
NFPA - Alternative Energy Such as Solar, Battery Storage and Other Technologies
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Math Class for Apprenticeship:
3-Night Math Module
July 20-22 (Monday-Wednesday), 2020
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
View a list of all upcoming
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CEO LETTER:
A Bridge to the Future: The Registration Issue
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Dear Members and Friends,
We look forward to ‘seeing’ you this summer!
Whether it is via a Zoom call or one of IECRM’s upcoming in-person events, we are excited to take online and socially distanced steps toward a new school year for our apprentices with additional creative opportunities for members to learn, share, network, and celebrate!
The IECRM Team has been focused over the last quarter of the year (
can you believe we have been impacted by COVID-19 for more than 25% of the year!
) to bring you valuable and relevant information regarding the construction industry and share best practices to support the general business decisions you have faced during the pandemic. Please continue to contact us with questions and reference the
IECRM website
for the lastest COVID-19 resources, including the most recent State of Colorado Executive Order:
SAFER AT HOME AND IN THE VAST, GREAT OUTDOORS.
The
weekly IECRM Member Forums
have covered a variety of topics to keep our contractors and industry partners aware of the rapidly changing economic data, safety guidance, financial assistance, labor and employment, legal and regulatory impacts, and executive orders. You can read the Forum recaps
here
as well listen to the recordings. Beginning in July, we will be holding these information-rich sessions every two weeks. Please join us on Wednesday mornings, July 15 and July 29, for the latest top of mind COVID-19 topics. Register on the
IECRM Events page
.
We began the summer by
graduating 170 apprentices
and will conclude the summer of celebration with the annual golf tournament and a wonderful roster of excitement in between. A virtual commencement ceremony for IECRMs graduating apprentices was held on Saturday, June 6th.
Watch here
all the way to the end for some celebratory fun! We congratulate these students who are on the path to new experiences and future career opportunities.
IECRM’s
Open Enrollment for the apprenticeship training program
is underway. We are working with ever-changing guidelines and, as such,
all apprenticeship classes will be held online this fall,
with opportunities for in-person socially-distant labs. In the meantime, enrollment is strong, electricians are still essential, and we are dedicated to training the next generation electrician. Please see the
iecrm.org
homepage for the most current information and register your student(s) soon through Flashpoint.
Early bird pricing has been extended through Monday, July 6 at 5pm
. Registration and payment must be received by the deadline for the discount.
Click here
for important dates and requirements for 2020-2021 students. Classes begin the week of August 3rd.
- Early Bird Registration – REGISTER & PAY by Monday, July 6th at 5 p.m.
- Regular Registration – July 7 through Friday, July 17
- Orientation and Book Pick-up is scheduled for the Week of July 27
It’s been a long time in the making, but
NEW for Fall ‘20, IECRM will offer a Beta “Fast Track” Apprenticeship Class
focused on the Apprentice with more than 6000 hours in OJT that has yet to receive Apprenticeship Training. Seating is limited. We hope this class will help accommodate your training needs. Please email Paul (paul@iecrm.org) if you have questions.
The
Summit Awards will be a live, fun-filled, virtual awards ceremony on Thursday, August 13th.
Get your watch parties organized now! Updated registration will open on July 1. Fun new sponsorship opportunities and ways to support the awards available also.
The September deadline for
Colorado electrical license renewal
is approaching and contractors still have time to fulfill Colorado, Wyoming, or New Mexico electrician license renewal requirements by taking 24 hours of electrical CEU classes now. A minimum of 4 hours of NEC Changes is required and a maximum of 4 hours of Safety Training will qualify.
Click here to view all upcoming in-person and online CEU Classes
.
Licenses are required to be renewed every three years coinciding with the release of the updated National Electrical Code. At this time, NEC 2020 is effective for the State of Colorado in August and the
license renewal deadline in Colorado remains September 30, 2020
.
Click here for more information
.
IECRM is now accepting nominations for the
20-21 Emerging Leaders Program.
Read the full story here
.
In its 9th year, the program is designed to tap into the desire to learn how to be an enterprising, engaging leader in your company and the industry.
One of our most popular annual events of the year –
the IECRM Golf Tournament
- will be held on
Thursday, September 3rd
following the COVID-19 requirements in effect for golf courses at that time. As with every year, this event is expected to be a sellout. Save the date and begin assembling your teams now!
Read more
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Don’t forget the
IEC Convention & Expo, October 28-30, 2020 in New Orleans.
Register Now!
IEC National Awards are due July 15th.
We are bridging to the future
on new pathways with new ways of networking, team building, engaging, and learning during the pandemic. It’s that kind of summer!
Stay safe and well!
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Marilyn Akers Stansbury
IECRM CEO
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Open Enrollment for IECRM’s 2020-2021 Apprenticeship Training Program Underway
IECRM’s Open Enrollment for the apprenticeship training program for member contractors is underway. Classes begin the week of August 3rd.
Important Dates for 2020-21 School Year Registration
- Monday, June 15 – Early Bird Registration Opened (Member Only)
- Monday, June 22 – Early Bird Registration Opened (All)
- Monday, July 6 – Early Bird Registration Closes
- Friday, July 17 – Registration Closes
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Quarterly Member Lunch – DINE & ZOOM
On Thursday, June 4th, IECRM held its
Quarterly
Membership Luncheon
virtually. Members
grabbed lunch and logged into Zoom to welcome new members, meet the IECRM Board of Directors and Staff, discuss new and existing member benefits, explore hot industry topics, and learn about what’s coming up this summer.
- Basic Member Benefits & Services
- Training & Educational Opportunities
- Ways to Become Involved
- How Industry Partners Work with You
- Rocky Mountain Chapter Staff
- Board Members
The highlight of the 90-minute get-together was special guest Bo Martinez, President and CEO of the Adams County Regional Economic Partnership. He focused on the importance of one voice and one business organization representing the north metro region. Part of that included a presentation of the organizations five pillars of success:
- Marketing, Branding, and Placemaking
- Business Expansion and Location
- Membership and Investment
- Center for Leadership Development
- Center for Business Advocacy
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Colorado Electrical CEU & License Renewal On Schedule for September
With just about three months to go until the September deadline for Colorado electrical license renewal, contractors still have time to fulfill Colorado, Wyoming, or New Mexico electrician license renewal requirements by taking 24 hours of electrical CEU classes now. A minimum of 4 hours of NEC Changes is required and a maximum of 4 hours of Safety Training will qualify.
Click here to view all upcoming CEU Classes
.
Licenses are required to be renewed every three years coinciding with the release of the updated National Electrical Code. At this time, NEC 2020 will be released in August and the renewal deadline in Colorado remains September 30, 2020.
IECRM CEU classes:
- Meet the criteria of the Colorado State Electrical Board
- Are approved for Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico electrician continuing education
- Are competitively-priced
- Are all available online
- Earn your certificate of completion after you successfully complete the class
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IECRM’s Annual Golf Tournament Provides Great Fun and Spirited Competition – Save the Date Thursday, August 3
One of the most popular IECRM annual events each year is the
Annual IECRM Golf Tournament, scheduled for Thursday, September 3rd.
Members and their guests participate in this event for friendly competition and camaraderie. This year, we hope to have everyone join this fun and high-spirited tournament that is open to the Energy, Electrical, and Construction Industries: contractors, general contractors, and the industry associates that support their work.
Thursday, September 3
8am – 1pm
Fox Hollow Golf Course
Registration will open Wednesday, July 1. We do expect this tournament to sell out quickly, so save the date and begin assembling your teams now!
Sponsorship Opportunities are Available!
To sponsor this very popular event for great visibility, please contact
Mary Beth Armbruster, IECRM
Director of Operations and Member Services at
303.853.4886
or
marybeth@iecrm.org
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IECRM’s Virtual Graduation was Virtually Great!
It was beautifully choreographed. It came as close as possible to the real-life experience of a graduation. It was “live” on YouTube.
At 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, the IECRM Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony was ready to roll. Graduates, family members, friends, spouses, instructors, and employers were able to participate from the comfort of their own homes in celebration of the 2020 graduates. Graduates received a care package containing the printed keepsake program, their cap and tassel, and an IECRM reusable mask — true signs of the times!
In case you missed the ceremony or would like to forward it, a link to the graduation ceremony can be found
here.
Watch parties across the country and even as far away as Uganda viewed the live-streamed event that included a strong line-up of speakers:
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Virtual Career Fair Successful; Take Advantage of Member Benefits
Attracting talent to the “essential” electrical industry proved to be very doable in a virtual setting. On June 11th, 49 apprentice candidates met with 7 IECRM member contractors in a round-robin of virtual meeting rooms. Each meeting room featured a member contractor and anywhere from 4-6 candidates engaged in a discussion about each contractor’s business, careers in the electrical industry, and a question and answer session. Candidates were then invited to submit resumes and fill out job applications online.
Just as member contractors are provided free booth space at in-person Career Fairs, the meeting room “booths” were also a free member benefit.
“[The] Virtual Career Fair was great and better than I imagined,” said Leighland Gutierrez. “I think it was successful on many fronts, but most importantly a great use of everyone’s time. The coordination from everyone went very well and I hope it was well-received by the attendees/job seekers.”
IECRM will continue to refine the virtual Career Fair format and is conducting a survey of candidate attendees.
Don’t Forget the IECRM Hire List & Loaner List
The IECRM
Hire List is a continually updated list of individuals with varying levels of electrical experience that IECRM Contractor Member companies may use to find and hire new employees.
The IECRM
Borrowed Worker/ Loaner List is a continually updated list of companies that have a surplus of workers to loan, and companies seeking workers, on a temporary basis.
These lists are exclusive to IECRM members in good standing.
Click here to access the hire list or loaner list (please call 303.853.4886 or email info@iecrm.org to obtain the password).
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Cultivating Leadership Is Key to Industry Success — NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Each year, IECRM cultivates leaders-to-be from its member companies through its Emerging Leaders (EL) program. In its 9th year, the program is designed to tap into the desire to learn how to be enterprising, persistent, and bold. IECRM is now accepting nominations for the ‘20-’21 program.
“Cultivating talent is how our industry succeeds,” says Kori Hemans, Chief Financial Officer at IECRM. “Our organization supports our member companies by helping them identify employees who are passionately focused and interested in growth. Our job is to train these hand-selected individuals to understand what is important, and how to engage in the vision of their company and this industry in order to make the vision more meaningful and successful.”
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2020 Summit Awards Deadline for Entries:
Extended to Wednesday, July 1 by Noon
Each year, IECRM recognizes excellence in the electrical construction and green building fields with its prestigious awards ceremony.
Now more than ever, it is important to recognize excellence in our industry and celebrate the dedication and hard work of our essential employees.
There are only a couple days left to enter your project or nominate a company or individual for an award!
The nominations have been extended to Wednesday, July 1 by noon
to craft the perfect submission!
Click here for details, categories, and the form.
Also, don’t overlook the new COVID Champions award for any of you who have gone above-and-beyond to help your communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Special timing this year
— you can apply for an IECRM Summit Award and an IEC National Award at the same time. The award categories are aligned in order to save you time on your
submission.
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FlashPoint Tips & Tricks for Contractors
To better serve the needs of the IECRM contractors and requests for improved apprenticeship management, IECRM launched a new enterprise system called FlashPoint to track all apprenticeship actions, including real-time OJT hours, registration and tuition, grades and attendance, and much more!
Our best tip for July 2020 is to review the training session that was held in June! Here is a
link to our training presentation
as a resource for you. It’s about an hour and a half long, and you can of course skip through as needed.
NEW:
Instructions
for registration, checking grades and attendance, approving OJT work reports, and more can now be easily found on the left column when you open FlashPoint...
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In Memoriam:
Our deepest condolences to the family, colleagues, and friends of Tyler Matus of Federated Insurance. Tyler was a very engaged IECRM industry partner, active with other members, and attended IECRM events from the Annual Summit Awards to Quarterly Member Luncheons. He will be missed. If you wish to view his obituary,
click here
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IEC Convention & Expo 2020 Powering Your Future – New Orleans October 28-30
Join Us in New Orleans for the Event of the Year
The IEC Convention & Expo is still planned for October 28-30, 2020 in New Orleans! IEC-CON will introduce you to world-class experts in the electrical industry and the most innovative products and services out there today. Explore hands-on learning, experience powerful networking with a nationwide group of contractors, and discover how to keep your job site and your employees safer. Increase your knowledge of your profession and engage with industry leaders who will offer expert advice on solving your biggest professional challenges.
You can’t afford to miss the pinnacle event of the year for the electrical industry.
Register Now
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The IEC Foundation Announces
2020 Scholarship Award Recipients
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Congratulations to the 2020 IEC Foundation Scholarship Award Winners. IEC had a successful and competitive application process this year. A total of 78 Scholarships were awarded, in the total amount of $85,322.43. Scholarships were 100% funded through last year’s fundraising efforts and this program would not be possible without the continued support of IEC Foundation partners and the IEC community. Thank you for investing in tomorrow’s electricians
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Code Question of the Month
Which of the electrodes listed below are not permitted for grounding, if any?
A. 60′ of #4 bare copper that is concrete-encased
B. 120′ of #2 bare copper buried in a trench that encircles the building
C. 10′ of 3/4″ dia. galvanized pipe
D. 2’x 2′ x 1/16″ solid copper plate
E. All are permitted
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Inspector Perspective
IECRM and its members participate in NECA meetings to come to a consensus and make decisions that interpret the National Electrical Code for our jurisdictions that impact our field inspection and conformity of inspections. Inspectors work to assist electrical contractors that work in multiple jurisdictions with code interpretation thus strengthening and making our industry the best for all jurisdictions.
State inspectors continue to ensure that on-site industry personnel adhere to Public Health Order 20-24’s social distancing mandate and State face mask recommendations, making sure the inspection area is cleared of all workers during the inspection...
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Russell Tafoya
Project Executive, Weifield Group
Contracting Planning, Time Management,
and Effective Communication Equal Trust
About…
Russell Tafoya identifies trust as that corporate ingredient that has a bottom-line impact on results. This applies not only in professional relationships with customers, business partners, and team members but also in personal relationships.
“It’s the Weifield way,” Russell says. “Our people are our most precious asset which is why we are committed to building trusting relationships, community, and advancing process.”
Russell has been with the Weifield Group for almost 16 years. He started as their only project manager, at the time. As the company grew, he stepped into leadership and training...
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PLATINUM PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
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Kerri Williams
IDEAL Industries Inc.
The Electrician’s Champion
About…
For more than a century, IDEAL INDUSTRIES has served companies, electricians, and contractors across a wide range of industries – from electrical to construction and aerospace to automotive. IDEAL products have helped mankind reach from the South Pole to the Moon and they continue to pave new paths for the future.
As a growing multinational company at heart, IDEAL is a family business. J. Walter Becker started the IDEAL Commutator Dresser Company of Chicago from his mother’s kitchen with the belief that every product should be worth more than its price. “Service,” he said, “is part of the product, and when you honor relationships, success for all will follow.”
Kerri Williams serves the Denver area as Senior Area Sales Manager for IDEAL and she epitomizes J. Walter Becker’s definition of “service.”...
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HighPoint Electric West LLC
High West Electric
Gracon LLC
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Attached are links to articles provided for you by
Federated Insurance
designed to be short awareness pieces for member education:
FREE WEBINAR: Cannabis in the Workplace
We will cover safety-sensitive positions; drug testing and drug policies, and will provide practical examples with fresh, up-to-date insight on how employers are meeting these challenges. We will review the latest legal challenges to provide practical tips your organization can use today.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
11am
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Should You Care What the Financial Markets Do Each Day?
Focusing on Your Strategy During Turbulent Times.
Presented by Greg B. Thomas
Investors are people, and people are often impatient. No one likes to wait in line or wait longer than they have to for something, especially today when so much is just a click or two away.
This impatience also manifests itself in the financial markets. When stocks slip, for example, some investors grow uneasy. Their impulse is to sell, get out, and get back in later. If they give in to that impulse, they may effectively pay a price.
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From the Classroom to the Jobsite...
... we believe in this trade and we are committed to growing it by supporting the future tradesmen who will power our world. That’s why we created the IDEAL4Students program.
IDEAL4Students offers a variety of resources that supplement the training electrical students receive in classes and apprenticeships.
This program offers:
- A 25% student discount on tools and supplies
- Guidance for prospective students
- Training resources on our electrical tools, supplies, and testers
- Valuable electrical industry knowledge and news
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Supporting Colorado Through the COVID-19 Crisis
Pinnacol Assurance has been protecting Colorado businesses and their employees, through good times and bad, for more than 100 years. In our recent history, we've never seen anything like the impact of COVID-19. But, our community has been through other crises, and we'll get through this one, too.
We remain committed to caring for your businesses and your employees, that’s why we’re offering policy flexibility for our customers including extending payment flexibility through May 31, 2020, and not charging premium for employees being paid but not working.
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ANSI A92 Standard Update
Learn about the changes made to the design, safe-use and training suite of standards for MEWPs/AWPs and how United Academy can help ensure you are in compliance.
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Strategy Stress Test Assessment
Pre-pandemic, organizations were learning to adapt more quickly. Now, with significant unknowns and shifts in the economy, customer sentiment and business operations, organizations are facing a challenge adapting long-term strategies and becoming more agile.
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Milwaukee Tool's COVID-19 Resources
MILWAUKEE® is committed to jobsite safety and has produced a COVID-19 Resource Guide free for your use. These solutions will help you navigate changes in jobsite safety and are intended to work alongside CDC, WHO, and other governmental health and safety rules and guidelines. The sample documents are all available for viewing and downloading.
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The Small Business Administration, business development grants, and unemployment insurance will be determined by the 2020 U.S. Census data for the next 10 years. The data helps businesses understand how to best help customers and where to find skilled workforce.
Respond to shape your future as well as your community and state. Encourage your employees to respond too!
www.my2020census.gov
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Email
info@iecrm.org
to request the password to access the IECRM member exclusive documents.
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