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APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING

A&T

FALL

UPDATE

BY CHRISSY L.
SKUDERA, DIRECTOR
OF CURRICULUM
DEVELOPMENT

New Worker Training A
McCormick Systems, Inc. has been providing the #1 insight into the many needs of our industry. This Success for IEC Oregon
estimating, digital takeoff, design build, and project opportunity allows us to utilize information and then
management software to the Electrical industry for 40 provide a better, more intuitive product to help This summer, IEC Oregon held its first
training using IEC’s New Worker Training
years. McCormick’s award winning product line has contractors. modules. Enrollment topped at 42
been designed and developed by Electrical students and ranged from high school
Contractors for Electrical Contractors. As a second The IEC organization is growing, evolving and juniors and seniors to those in their
generation family owned and operated company, changing and McCormick Systems is honored to early 20s and mid-30s. The chapter TOP: STUDENTS ENGAGING IN A HANDS-ON ACTIVITY. BOTTOM: IEC OREGON INSTRUCTORS
(LEFT TO RIGHT) JOSH MORELAND, ELIJAH HEDLUND, HALEY WILLIAMS (APPRENTICE), AND
McCormick emphasizes in its products and services continue growing and evolving right alongside them. received financial support from 15 BLAKE BEARHAM.
contractor members, which made the
the #1 desire of contractors – productivity. Over Technology is a consistently moving target and training an affordable $50 per student.
those decades working for the betterment of this contractors need to be aware of what options are two contractor company members served information to the A&T committee
industry and its contractors, we have been fortunate available to help them in their business. As one of the “Our Electrical New Worker Training as guest speakers, discussing the industry to enhance the learning experience,”
to align ourselves with key associations that share our pioneers of computerized estimating software for the Program was a tremendous success. and the benefits of pursuing a career in it. said A&T Chairman George Thess.
It really helped us in developing a
values and goals – IEC has been one of them. construction industry, McCormick continues to be a better relationship with local high Based on chapter feedback, IEC National “Overall, this was an outstanding class.
Decades ago, when IEC National instituted the partner to Electrical contractors for innovation to schools,” said IEC Oregon Director of is developing a student workbook to be The students loved it and had fun doing
Platinum Partner partnership, McCormick Systems maximize profitability and productivity. Part of that Education Jeff Hooper. “The instructors included as an additional resource to it,” said Hooper. “Word got out and
was one of the first in line. We are now the only commitment is exhibiting at the Expo that runs provided a fun learning environment the training modules. It will be in PDF I have high schools calling me about
with valuable education. We had safety
estimating software company that has continued its concurrently with the IEC National Convention. 2019 experts, experienced journeymen, and format, giving chapters the ability to print more students attending next time.”
relationship at the Platinum level since originally will be no different as McCormick will be in Booth company owners involved. We had on-demand depending on class size. For more information, contact Director
joining – solidifying our relationship with independent #305 at the Expo this year. We welcome you to take tremendous support from our members. “Congratulations to IEC Oregon of Curriculum Development Chrissy
contractors. the time to stop by and review our product line. We It really was a big team effort.” and Director of Education Jeff Skudera at cskudera@ieci.org.
have a system for all sizes of contractors, doing all Hooper on a successful New Worker
Over the years, our founder, Jack McCormick and aspects of electrical contracting. Whether Low Voltage, The chapter involved several of its Program rollout. Not only did Jeff To purchase the New Worker Training
now our current CEO, Todd McCormick have volun- transmission and distribution, residential, commercial, fourth-year apprentices to assist with the and his crew demonstrate a fine modules, visit the IEC Training Advantage
training. In addition, two journeymen and
teered and served on numerous boards and commit- industrial, even institutional – we have a system that program but they returned valuable Bookstore at www.iectraining.com.
tees within the IEC organization to continue our will fill your needs and take your business to its next
dedication to this partnership. Working so closely with level!
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