Do You Have What It Takes?
This SOTXJATC apprenticeship program is not for everyone. Do you have what it takes?
Since 1946, we’ve demonstrated a commitment to excellence, quality and safety. Our comprehensive “earn while you learn” apprenticeship program gives apprentices a variety of high-paying career paths — no prior experience necessary. Plus, you’ll turn out with no student loans or debt. This type of opportunity isn’t gifted to just anybody! You’ll need to pass our entrance exam and will be required to pay a $28 application fee. Additionally, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 17 years old to apply, 18 years old to participate
- Must provide certified birth certificate and/or Social Security Card
- Must be a high school graduate, GED program graduate, or college degree.
- Must have Algebra 1 Level Math credit or complete ETA Tech Math course.
- Must be able to work legally in the U.S.
- Must be capable of completing all requirements of the apprenticeship program
- Must be capable of performing the work required of an electrical worker, to include:
- Learn to safety perform essential job functions
- Safely execute the performace of essential job junctions
- Report to job sites anywhere in the geographical jurisdiction
- Attend and pass all related instruction
- Understand and follow all JATC Rules and Policies
- Push, pull, crawl, crouch, and work in confined spaces suchas as attics, manholes, crawlspaces
- Lift objects 25-50 pounds with repetition
- Use various hand and power tools to install conduit, wiring, fixtures, devices and electrical apparatus
- Read, hear, speak and understand instructions and warnings in English
- PASS DRUG TEST
Documents needed to verify the minimum requirements are, but not limited to:
- Valid driver’s license or state issued photo ID
- Certified copy of your birth certificate and/or Social Security Card
- Official copy of your high school transcript showing successful completion of Algebra I
- Diploma, Transcript, or GED showing High School graduation or equivalent
- Form DD214 (military veterans only)
- $28 application fee, payable online
Electrical Training
The Inside Wireman (Electrician) program requires a 5-year commitment to learn all the skills necessary to install and maintain the types of electrical equipment and infrastructure found in commercial and industrial facilities. This could include lighting, power distribution, motors and any other electrical systems that require energy to keep a facility running. The best electrical workers go on to earn an excellent living.
Program Highlights:
5-year apprenticeship program
Minimum of 8,000 hours on-the-job
Minimum of 990 classroom hours
"The South Texas Electrical JATC will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability, or a person 40 years old or older."
