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CHAPTER AWARDS 2021 IEC NATIONAL AWARDS

IEC CHAPTER OF THE YEAR (CATEGORY D)
IEC ROCKY MOUNTAIN

Despite the pandemic’s impact on members’ projects, supplies, and ideal apprentices for the industry. Based on the IEC National New
workforces, membership and apprenticeship numbers held steady for Worker Program, during this 30-hour program, pre-apprentices earned
IEC Rocky Mountain. micro-credentials related to tool identification; conduit bending; device
identification and installation; hand and power tool identification, usage,
During the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021: Contractor members: and safety; and simple circuitry. The first program of 12 participants
19 new members, resulting in 190 total members for a net loss of only earned their CPR, First Aid, AED and OSHA 10 certifications, and attended
3 members (less than 2%). Industry Partner members: 9 new members, a graduation and career fair.
resulting in 73 total members for a net loss of only 5 members (about
6%) during their toughest year in supply and sales. Apprentice numbers: 2) Cutting-edge Virtual Events: IECRM employed new platforms
2,108 students enrolled for the 2020-2021 school year, less than 3% below and techniques to host favorite annual events virtually during the
record enrollment the previous year. pandemic, and staff built an in-house studio with quality equipment and
backgrounds to produce online events and videos.
Efforts to grow have included: provided resources and led a campaign 3) Member Forums: These live-online sessions were developed to address
with other Colorado chapters, utilized graphics and content provided business impacts of the pandemic and needs of our industry. These are
by IEC National for the campaign to contact non-member companies now a regular benefit, held bi-monthly to address current issues and
via mail and email, designed a referral program to incentivize existing safety concerns with a consistent turnout, and are hailed by our members
members to make introductions and send leads for new members, as one of the most valued member benefits. 23 online forums were held
retooled vanity URL landing page to focus on new members, advertised during this period serving more than 400 attendees.
in several Colorado industry publications, and made media appearances
to promote the industry. The economic impact of IECRM contractors (190) IECRM staff attended 29 events, speaking engagements, career fairs,
is estimated at $2,908,434,880 for this period. IECRM didn’t let a global and other community events to represent the industry, our contractors,
pandemic slow anything down! and their workforce development needs. See attached list of community
outreach activities. In addition, IECRM offered its first outreach to
Three initiatives the chapter is most proud of during this period are: potential apprentices to gain an insight into the industry through our
inaugural Amplify Program. This was well received and several of these
1) AMPLIFY Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program was launched to prospective students were hired by IECRM Contractor Members upon
equip pre-apprentices with the knowledge and skills to make them
completion of the program.

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