Apprenticeship Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High School Graduate or Have a certificate of High School Equivalency or GED or have a two-year Associate Degree or higher
Successfully completed one full year of High School Algebra with a passing grade or; one full semester of post high school algebra with a passing grade or; the electrical training ALLIANCE online Tech Math course
Able to work legally in the United States and provide a valid Social Security Number
Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of registration (may apply at 17)
Possess a valid driver’s license

Capable of completing all requirements of apprenticeship, including being able and willing to:

Safely perform, or learn to safely perform essential functions of the job
Get to and from work at job sites within the geographical jurisdiction of the Local Union
Attend and successfully complete all related instruction
Understand and follow all JATC Rules and Policies
Climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, poles and towers of various heights
Push, pull, crawl, crouch and work in confined spaces, lift 25-50 pounds regularly and use various hand and power tools
Read, hear, speak and understand instructions and warnings in English

Applicants may qualify for either Direct Entry or Direct Interview if they meet any of the following qualifications:

Completion of Pre-Apprenticeship program.
Military Experience. Applicants who have completed at least three years of active-duty service, with an honorable discharge within 5 years of date of application.
[Electrical] Industry Experience. Applicants who can verify that they have worked a minimum of 2,000 hours specifically in the electrical construction trade.