What would you rather have?
EMPTY PROMISES
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A DEFINED PROGRAM?
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MAKESHIFT CLASSES
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A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CURRICULUM?
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PROMISED RAISES THAT NEVER COME
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GUARANTEED PERIODIC ADVANCEMENT?
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MINIMUM HEALTH CARE
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HEALTH CARE AND A GUARANTEED PENSION?
If you’re looking for a meaningful career in the electrical construction industry – one that builds character and pride and offers a bright future – look no further than the IBEW, NECA Apprenticeship and Journeyman Training Programs.
If the electrical construction industry IS the career you’re after, read on!
BENEFITS OF AN IBEW APPRENTICESHIP
· Safer working conditions
· Learn while you earn
· Pride and dignity
· Excellent wages
· Health and pension benefits
· State-of-the-art training
APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT
Apprenticeship requires a signed agreement between you and the IBEW-NECA, which insures quality training both on the job and in the classroom. As an apprentice you literally earn while you learn. As you advance through your training, you will receive predetermined pay increases.
In signing an apprenticeship agreement, you commit to participate in classroom related training as well as on the job training.
THE VARIOUS WAYS TO BECOME A PART OF IBEW LU 302’s APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM:
Applications are taken at the George A. Spencer Training Center, located at 1255 Muir Rd., Martinez, CA 94553. For all pertinent information, or any changes regarding applications, contact Greg Arcidiacono prior to the date of the scheduled application. The telephone number is (925) 372-7083.
View 2008 Inside Apprentice Application Announcement
View 2007 Sound and Communications Apprentice Application Announcement
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Position: Apprentice Electrician (Inside Wireman) Starting Wage Approx: $18.88/hr This is a five year apprenticeship program. Apprentices work during the day and attend classes two nights per week. A Journeyman certificate is awarded upon successful completion. When: Applications dates for 2009 will be posted in late 2008. Call 925/228-2302 for information. Applications must be completed on site and in person, no exceptions. ** Tests: Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be scheduled for the following steps. Notification will be verbal/or by mail. Eligibility will be determined by the Committee. 1. The NJATC Aptitude Test (including Algebra and Function and a Reading Comprehension test) (see: www.njatc.org website for more information) 2. Oral interview only if a qualifying score is achieved on the aptitude test. Duties: The Apprentice Electrician works directly under the supervision of and assists a qualified Journeyman Electrician in installing or maintaining a variety of approved wiring methods for distribution of electrical light, heat, power, radio and signaling utilization systems in existing or new buildings under construction of residential, commercial and industrial occupancies; including street and highway lighting, traffic signal and other outdoor above and below grade installations. Minimum Requirements: Each applicant must:
What to turn in on the date you make application:
You can mail or hand deliver the transcripts prior to making application to the: Electrical Training Center, 1255 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553. Please call IBEW Local Union 302 at 925/228-2302 if you have any questions.
** Unless canceled at will of the Committee for cause. Additional dates may be added.
PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION OF APPRENTICES Contra Costa County Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
1. Selection Procedure: A. Applications for entry into the Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee Program will be taken at the Contra Costa County Electrical Industry Training Center at 1255 Muir Road, Martinez, California 94553, on scheduled dates only. Contact the Local Union office at (925) 228-2302 for current dates and times. B. The Federal Department of Labor and the State Division of Apprenticeship Standards will be notified in writing of the dates and time that applications for entry into the apprenticeship program will be taken. C. All application blanks will be serially numbered and accounted for. All applications must be filled out on site and in person, no exceptions. D. Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, have a high school education or its equivalent; have at least one year of high school algebra with a passing grade of C or better each semester or the equivalent, with burden of proof on the applicant. DIPLOMAS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Each applicant must furnish an official sealed transcript of his/her school record/s which may be mailed from the school to the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) office, 1255 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553, or hand-carried to the same address prior to submitting application. E. The Committee shall determine the qualifications of all applicants. F. Interviews will be granted only to those who meet the basic requirements and pass written examinations. G. Applicants must have proof of identification. All applicants will be required to supply identification with picture such as a driver’s license or identification card issued by the D. M. V. 2. Step-by-Step Procedure for Each Applicant A. Applicants will be given a copy of the prerequisites and procedures. B. After review of the school records, if it has been determined the applicant meets the minimum requirements, the applicant will be required to fill out, date and sign an application. C. Applicants must take and pass the NJATC Aptitude Test, presently administered by the JATC. D. When the results of the aptitude test are received, those who do not obtain a qualifying score will be notified by mail. They will be eligible to re-apply at the next application process, provided six months has elapsed. (A full six months must elapse before you may retake the NJATC aptitude test.) Those who obtain a qualifying score will be notified and scheduled for an oral interview E. A system of recording the progress, by dates, and other pertinent information, including the final disposition of each application will be maintained in the official record book, in the order each application is received. F. A no show for the APTITUDE TEST or the ORAL INTERVIEW will be considered the same as a fail. 3. Procedure for Interview A. All qualified applicants who have completed their applications and receive a passing grade on the examinations will be interviewed by the JATC. B. Applicants will be notified by mail of the time and place to appear for their interview. C. The oral interview will be scored on the basis of 0-100%. The final selection of apprentices will be based on the results of the oral interview as adjusted to meet compliance with the program sponsor's Cal-Plan goals. Final selection of individuals will not be made until all applicants have been interviewed and all interview scores have been placed in the official application record book. D. Applicants will be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
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Sound and Communications Apprenticeship
HOURLY WAGE RATE ~ Starting rate as provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, ranging from approximately $12.64 to $15.38 per hour (12/1/07) depending upon geographical area. Earn while you learn! AGE ~ Must be 18 years of age, providing a valid Photo ID, i.e. CA Driver License or other ID document of proof. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TRADE ~ Apprentice will typically be under the supervision of a Communications and Systems Installation Supervisor at all times. The trade requires physical effort on the part of the apprentice to do climbing, crawling, crouching, lifting, use motorized tools, electronic test equipment and work in cramped quarters. Wiring is frequently color coded for connecting purposes; therefore, the worker cannot be colorblind. Mechanical ability and finger dexterity is essential. Work may be performed either indoors or outdoors, in new and old construction environments. Books Cost: Approximately $300 for the first year Tools Cost: Approximately $300 for the first year MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ~ Ø Must be a High School Graduate with a diploma, or the equivalent G.E.D. or two year Associate Degree or higher. Proof of diploma, G.E.D. or Degree (sealed Transcript) must be presented in English when filing application. Ø Must have a valid CA Driver License at time of indenture. Ø Must have completed one full year (2 semesters) of High School Algebra or one semester of College Elementary Algebra with a minimum grade of “C” or equivalent or provide evidence of having successfully completed the NJATC Tech Math Course (available on-line at www.njatc.org). Pre-Algebra does not meet this requirement. Ø Must attend classes as required by the Northern CA/Northern NV S&C Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. (NorCal S&C JATC) Ø Must abide by Standards, Policies and Procedures adopted by NorCal S&C JATC. Ø Must submit to NJATC Aptitude Test (including Reading Comprehension, Basic Algebra) (see: www.njatc.org website for more information), Oral Interview, and Substance Abuse Screening. APPLICATIONS ~ Proof of High School Diploma or equivalent and identification must be shown at the time of application. Applications must be filled out by the applicant in person. Applications may not be taken off the premises. (No Exceptions.) SCOPE ~ The three-year Apprenticeship Agreement requires the S&C Apprentice to participate in both supplemental training consisting of 480 classroom hours (Day School) and 4800 OJT (on-the-job training) hours in order to achieve Installer status, through exposure to Construction, Installation/Cabling, Servicing/Maintaining: Sound, Pro-Audio/Video, Fire/Burglar, Security/CCTV, Access Control, Telephone/Computer Data Cabling and Electronic Systems Integration. Additional application information can be obtained from the following office:
More information on “Sound and Communication” & “Voice/Data/Video” can be found on websites www.norcal-jatc.org and www.norcalvdv.org ** The Northern CA S&C JATC does not discriminate in its educational and admissions policies on the basis of Age, Sex, Race, Creed, Color, National Origin, or Disability. Applications will be taken on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (12 times per year) from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the following locations:
* Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. * List of eligible applicants will expire in 24 months following adoption, in compliance with “California Plan”. |