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Branham Electric's Mike Rivolta Receives BAT Certification
Rivolta graduates from Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) of Greater St. Louis four year apprenticeship program
ST.LOUIS, MO -- July 6, 2016 -- Branham Electric, a St. Louis area full service electrical contracting company and local energy expert, announces Mike Rivolta has graduated from the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) of Greater St. Louis’ four year apprenticeship program and has achieved Bureau of Apprenticeship Training (BAT) certification as a journeyman electrician.
IEC’s programs are regarded as among the best in the industry and are recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor and State Apprenticeship Councils across the country. The program combines formal classroom instructions with on-the-job training to include
172 hours of classroom training per year, 8000 hours of on-the-job training with a one-to-one journeyman to apprentice ratio, 48 hours of lab time per year or 192-hours lab per certification, annual drug testing and OSHA 10 certification.
“The IEC program develops journeyman electricians with the skills and education needed to perform at the top of their chosen profession and we wish to congratulate Mike on this great accomplishment” said Candy Branham, President of Branham Electric. “It takes a total family commitment and long hours to graduate from the IEC program. We are proud of Mike as he joins the growing group of high caliber electricians employed by Branham Electric.”
ABOUT BRANHAM ELECTRIC
Branham Electric puts customers first. The firm has been serving the electrical contracting needs for commercial, industrial and residential facilities for nearly a quarter of a century. Known for its 24/7/365 service, Branham can have a team on-site anywhere, anytime in the St. Louis area within two hours. All technicians are trained professionals who are background checked and drug tested. The company is licensed, bonded and insured for your protection. Dedicated to work of the highest quality, Branham has received two IEC Excellence in Electrical Construction awards for energy efficient lighting retrofit projects, numerous safety awards, and is a multiple winner of Small Business Monthly’s recognition for “Best In Quality” and “Most Reliable” among all St. Louis area companies. Providing service for new construction, remodeling, design/build, voice/data/video cabling, Electrical Systems (Fire Alarm, Access Control, Closed Circuit TV, Security and Data Centers) and Security & Fire Alarm Monitoring, learn how Branham puts customers first for all their electrical contracting needs. For more information visit http://www.branhamelectric.com or 636-926-2001.