IECRM Becomes First Colorado State Approved Electrician Training School

March 4, 2013 - PRLog -- DENVER, Colorado -- March 4, 2013 -- On February 26, 2013, the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) (http://www.iecrm.org/) became the first State Approved electrician training school in Colorado, after 30 years of operation as an electrical school recognized by the US Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (OA/BAT). The distinction was unanimously granted by the Colorado Department of Higher Education Division of Private Occupational Schools Board after months of examination and deliberation.

As a result of the State Approval, IECRM students may now apply the GI Bill to apprentice training and continuing education tuition. Additionally, the State of Colorado will now recommend IECRM as an approved electrical training institution, and will include IECRM on its list of State Approved Colleges that is distributed to Colorado High Schools.

“This is the first step to the larger goal of having our students receive their electrical training in concert with an Associate’s Degree,” explained IECRM Director of Education, Jeff Macht. “The State Approval is the culmination of many months of examination of our Four-Year Apprentice Training Program and 26 continuing education courses. Our entire team pitched in and worked together to make the approval happen.”

The road to State Approval was lengthy and rigorous. IECRM and its instructors spent several months completing paperwork, creating a course catalog, and meeting several times with State Representatives. The school’s academic records and facilities were examined thoroughly.

“This chapter has led the way in creating an electrical education program that is attractive to the next generation of professionals, which is critical to our industry,” said IEC National EVP/CEO Thayer Long. “IEC Rocky Mountain’s innovation in educating the electrical contracting community is something we are all proud of.”

Individuals interested in electrical apprentice training are invited to visit the IECRM website (www.iecrm.org) to find out how to apply for the next first semester of the Four-Year Apprentice Training Program, which begins in August 2013. Visit www.iecrm.org or call (303) 853-4886 to learn more about IECRM, its apprentice program and continuing education classes, or about becoming a member or partner of the trade association.

About Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM)

Established in 1981, the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) is the Rocky Mountain region’s premier non-profit organization representing 200 independent contractors and industry businesses, and providing education for over 600 aspiring electrical apprentices and licensed electricians, annually. IECRM is approved and regulated by The Colorado Department of Higher Education, Division of Private Occupational Schools Board; and recognized by the US Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship (OA/BAT). IECRM is dedicated to supporting, educating, and promoting tomorrow’s energy professionals.

IECRM, located in Denver, Colorado, is a chapter of the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), a national trade association for merit shop electrical and systems contractors.

Contact:

Samantha McCormick
Marketing Manager
Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain
(303) 853-4886
samantha@iecrm.org
www.iecrm.org