Selection Process

Our apprenticeship is an “earn while you learn” model. Selected students will participate in a formal classroom setting as well as be engaged with one of our many contractors in the field, through a training assignment, making real wages and benefits. Students will work in a full-time capacity in the field meanwhile attending classes once every other week during the months of September through June.

Application

Complete online application steps.

Documents

Drop off all required documents in person.

Aptitude Test

Schedule and complete your aptitude test.

Interview

Schedule and complete your in-person interview.

The Application & Selection Lifecycle.....

1. Application. Online or in person. Can be submitted 24/7/365
2. Documentation. Submitted after application has been completed. Originals to be verified by JATC staff.
3. Aptitude Test. Typcially held on the second Monday of each month. Covers reading comprehension and Algebra & Functions.
4. Oral Interview. Typically conducted on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Interviews held at the training center. 
5. Ranking. After interview, each applicant will be ranked. Ranked applicants will hold a position on the list of eligibility applicants. 
6. Selection.  Position on the ranking list determins order in which offers of apprenticeship are made, starting with the highest. Offers made monthly.

The application & selection process takes 4-6 weeks, from application to selection. 

To start electrical training you must first complete and submit an application form. You can complete an application online or in person. Supporting documentation (see below) will be required in order to complete your application. Documents may be uploaded; however, original documents must be verified in order to complete the application.

No experience is required to apply, however, you must meet some basic requirements to make application. 

YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 17 YEARS OLD TO APPLY & 18 YEARS OF AGE TO PARTICIPATE IF SELECTED.

Documents needed to verify the minimum requirements are, but not limited to:

1. Valid driver’s license or state issued photo ID
2. Certified copy of your birth certificate and/or Social Security Card
3. Official copy of your high school transcript showing successful completion of Algebra I
4. Diploma, Transcript, or GED showing High School graduation or equivalent 
5. Form DD214 (military veterans only)
6. $28 application fee, payable online

Start Application

Step Two: APTITUDE TEST

Once a completed application is submitted, we will schedule you for an aptitude test. The aptitude test covers two proficiencies, reading comprehension and mathematics (Algebra-based). You will need to post a qualifying score  of four (4) in order to advance to the next stage of the selection process, which is a sit-down interview. The number of items and the amount of time allotted for each test are as follows:

1. Algebra and Functions: 33 questions over 46 minutes
2. Reading Comprehension: 36 questions over 51 minutes

You will take a short break between the Algebra and Functions Test and the Reading Comprehension Test.

Sample questions and resources

Step Three: INTERVIEW

If you score a four (4) or higher on our aptitude test you will be invited to attend the next regularly scheduled oral interview. Interviews are conducted monthly, typically the 4th Tuesday of the month starting at 1:00pm. It is recommended that the applicant arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the interview session. All applicants must be present and accounted for prior to their assigned time slot. Applicants are called before the interview committee in the order of their application number. The overall interview session will last approximately 2.5 hours so please plan accordingly. While the overall session may last hours, the actual interview will only last between 10-15 minutes.

Interview tips and tricks

The entire selection process, from application to acceptance/denial, is often no more than a 4-6 weeks.