become an electrician in colorado
Are you interested in learning more about the process of becoming an electrician in Colorado?
Why Become An Electrician?
- The average electrician salary is $54,520, whereas the average salary for many other careers is $47,230.
- The electrical job demand outlook is DOUBLE the average demand for all other jobs
- The average student loan debt for electricians is $0, whereas the average college student debt is $28,950
Our Program:
The IEC Electrical Training Apprenticeship Program is the answer to both the individual wanting to jump-start their career and the Electrical Contractor who wants skilled and productive employees. With an increasing dependency on electrical systems in homes and businesses, trained Electricians are more important than ever. IECRM’s apprenticeship program lets you earn while you learn and obtain a national certification by the US Dept. of Labor.
Earn While You Learn:
- IECRM Apprentices earn wages from their employer, working full-time in the field while enrolled in the program, usually resulting in no cost to the Apprentice at the time of registration.
- No experience is required.
- Entry wages are based on experience starting at ~$15 per hour.
- Receive a raise every 6 months or 1,000 hours of On The Job Training (OJT).
- Apprentices attend classes one time per week (5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m, Aug-May)
- Earn College Credit towards a Bachelors or Associates degree.
Getting Started:
To be eligible for our program, interested candidates should:
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED (recommended).
- Have reliable transportation.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be physically capable of performing the work of the trade.
- Be proficient in math to pass the required math entrance exam.
If you are not currently employed with an electrical contractor, IECRM will assist you in finding employment with one of our contractor members.
To get started with our program, please give us a call at (303) 853-4886 and ask to schedule an interview with us. Additionally, please take this math entrance exam. It features 25 questions of algebra with unlimited time.
If you do not pass the math entrance exam, we offer a 3-Night Math Module. If you scored below a 70%, you must enroll in this refresher course. At the end of this 12-hour course, the math assessment will be offered again, and the cost of this course is $140.
Learn more about our apprenticeship program.
See our upcoming career fairs as well as our updated job board.
Math Entrance Exam
We ask all new pre-apprentices to take a brief math assessment test before they enroll in our program, or before we add them to our "hire list," which contractors use to hire new employees. This is a 25 question algebraic test with unlimited time so there's no need to rush.
Power your company forward when you become a member!
IEC is an organization comprised of 3,600 member companies, IEC is a community that believes in the merit-shop philosophy which means that the only determining factors in how far you will advance in your career are your own knowledge, skills, and contributions.
Energize your business and grow through IEC’s world-class education, discount programs, in-person and virtual events, webinars, and more.
bENEFITS OF BECOMING A MEMBER
IEC Discount Programs
Continuing Education & Journeymen Training
IEC Discount Programs
Through special relationships with a wide variety of vendors, IEC offers our members discounts on everything from car rentals to computer equipment and everything in between.
Access to Talent
Continuing Education & Journeymen Training
IEC Discount Programs
Meet and hire talented professionals through your IEC chapter network. Your chapter's goal is to help you succeed and take your business to new heights.
Continuing Education & Journeymen Training
Continuing Education & Journeymen Training
Continuing Education & Journeymen Training
IEC offers the courses journeymen may need to renew their licenses and advance in their careers.
Contractor Educational Opportunities
A Voice on Legislative & Regulatory Affairs
Continuing Education & Journeymen Training
Take advantage of courses that will advance your education on estimation, project management, and more.
A Voice on Legislative & Regulatory Affairs
A Voice on Legislative & Regulatory Affairs
A Voice on Legislative & Regulatory Affairs
IEC fights for the merit shop on Capitol Hill to ensure that our members' voices are heard by our congressional representatives.
New Worker Training
A Voice on Legislative & Regulatory Affairs
A Voice on Legislative & Regulatory Affairs
IEC's New Worker program is a pre-cursor to apprenticeship and sets up new recruits for a successful first day on the job.
IEC Contractor Forum Groups
Representation on 19 Code-Making Panels
IEC Contractor Forum Groups
Develop relationships with like-minded professionals and work together to find solutions to some of today's most pressing industry issues. Forums provide a community you can lean on for advice, insight, and network development.
Apprenticeship Training
Representation on 19 Code-Making Panels
IEC Contractor Forum Groups
IEC's 4-year registered apprentice training program is the best out there and benefits companies engaged in prevailing wage work.
Representation on 19 Code-Making Panels
Representation on 19 Code-Making Panels
Representation on 19 Code-Making Panels
Stay up-to-date on the latest codes and make the national connections you need.
