APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATION NOTIFICATION
Applications for the I.B.E.W. / N.E.C.A. (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)) / (National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)) Construction Electrician Apprenticeship (Commercial) Program, under the jurisdiction of the Phoenix Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, will be accepted on a weekly basis. APPLICANTS WILL BE SELECTED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. Applications will be accepted EVERY THURSDAY from 7:30 am to 10:30 am & 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm.
SECTION I:
In order to apply for the apprenticeship on any Thursday of the month, AN APPLICANT MUST SHOW PROOF OF ONE YEAR OF RESIDENCY, AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES:
* * NOTE: One year (two semesters) of High School Algebra or one semester of College Algebra with a minimum grade of "C" is required.
Or successfully complete the National JATC Tech Math Course available online.
1. Applicant must submit a birth certificate or other such document(s) showing proof of age. (APPLICANT MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE.)
2. Applicant must bring in a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (G.E.D.) certificate and score sheet, and should bring in proof of college and or vocational classes completed.
3. Applicant must submit an official transcript of their High School grades.
4. If applicable, applicant may submit a military discharge form DD-214.
5. NOTE: For extra consideration, applicant may bring in any special documentation of field experience in the electrical construction trade. Any special certificates such as those issued for vocation competency would also be acceptable. THESE DOCUMENTS MUST BE BROUGHT IN AT THE TIME OF APPLYING FOR APPRENTICESHIP (any Thursday of the month from 7:30 am to 10:30 am & 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm).
* * NOTE: Showing proof of 4,000 hours of Electrical Construction experience may qualify an applicant for an interview with the Apprenticeship Committee.
* * NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to bring all the required documents to the J.A.T.C. office on the application date. (any Thursday of the month).
6. After having completed steps one thru five, applicant will be required to take Asset Skills Tests in Reading , Numerical and Elementary Algebra . It will be administered by GateWay Community College. The J.A.T.C. office will advise you as to when and where the Asset Tests can be taken.
7. Upon successful completion of steps one thru six, applicant will be scheduled for an "Oral Interview" with the Apprenticeship Committee. THE J.A.T.C OFFICE WILL SCHEDULE THE INTERVIEW DATE AND TIME. The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee will give each applicant a grade based on the required paperwork the applicant has provided and the oral interview.
SECTION II:
Due to the changing environment and the complexity of today's Construction Industry, there is a demand for organizing within the jurisdiction of the local unions. Therefore, by referral of the Business Manager of I.B.E.W. Local 640, the Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee (J.A.T.C.) will, under certain considerations, evaluate and bring individuals into the Apprenticeship Program under the "Organizing" classification. The Joint Apprenticeship Committee will evaluate and place these individuals into the program with consideration for past work experience, education and credit of time. THE JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE WILL AGREE TO ADMIT THESE INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE OR SEX, AND ALL INDIVIDUALS WILL RECEIVE EQUAL CONSIDERATION. This will be the sole decision of the Phoenix Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee.
For any further information regarding application, please contact the Phoenix Electrical J.A.T.C. office from 7:00 am to 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm - Monday thru Friday.
ALL APPLICANTS MAY BE SUBJECTED TO A DRUG SCREENING TEST
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