Electricians assemble, install, maintain and test electrical equipment and wiring systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. They provide new wiring power and controls to motors, HVAC and other equipment including light fixtures, fire alarms, traffic signals, outdoor lighting, process controls and energy management. In addition, they work with fiber optics, telephone communications, and temperature controls amongst other systems.
Springfield Electrical JATC (IBEW Local 7) (Western MA)
Length of Apprenticeship: 5 years 900 hours of classroom training and 8,000 hours of on‐the‐job training
Basic Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
- 1 year passing grades in high school level algebra.
- Must obtain qualifying score on aptitude test
- Required to pass a mandatory drug test.
Application Process: Applications are accepted by appointment only after an informational meeting has been attended. Informational meetings are held from September through January each year. Dates and times are at www.local7jatc.com. Application Deadline for appointments to apply is the last weekday in January each year.
Contact: Mark Kuenzel, Training Director
Springfield Electrical JATC
Mailing address: 185 Industry Avenue
JATC office and Training Center location:
570 Cottage Street Springfield, MA 01104
Tel: 413‐737‐2253
Email: mkuenzel@local7jatc.com
www.local7jatc.com
Worcester Joint Apprenticeship & Training Fund (IBEW Local 96)
Length of Apprenticeship: 5 years 900 hours of classroom training and 8,000 hours of on‐the‐job training
Basic Requirements:
- Must reside within the jurisdiction of IBEW Local 96 (Central MA)
- Must be a minimum of 17 years of age to apply and 18 years of age at the tme of acceptance.
- Must have a high school diploma, GED, or HiSET certificate.
- Must have proof of completion of 1 year of algebra.
- Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
- Must obtain a qualifying score on the aptitude test administered by the Electrical Training Alliance.
Application Process: Open enrollment. Applicants who have completed applications between March 1 and February 28, will be offered the opportunity to take the annual aptitude test offered in March or April. Those who obtain a qualifying score on the aptitude test will be asked to appear for an oral interview before the Worcester Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee.
Contact: David Martinelli, Training Director
Worcester Joint Apprenticeship & Training Fund
242 Mill Street Worcester, MA 01602
Tel: 508‐753‐8635
Email: Dave@ibewlocal96.org
http://ibewlocal96.org/apprenticeship‐opportunities
IBEW Local 99 JATC (Seekonk, Attleboro, and North Attleboro, MA and Rhode Island)
Length of Apprenticeship: 5 years 900 hours of classroom training and 8,000 hours of on‐the‐job training
Basic Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
- Must be physically capable of performing work.
- Must have completed one year of algebra with a passing grade of 70.
- Must obtain a minimum qualifying score on aptitude test conducted by the Apprentice and Training Fund and interview for admission.
Application Process: Applications to join the JATC Program are available at the Training Facility only on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from August through January.
Contact: John DiBiase, Director of Training
IBEW Local Union 99 Training Facility
40 Western Industrial Drive Cranston, RI 02921
Tel: (401) 946‐9908
Email: Jdibiase@ibew99.org
www.ibew99.org
IBEW Local 103 JATC (Greater Boston)
Length of Apprenticeship: 5 years 1050 hours of classroom training and 10,000 hours of on‐the‐job training.
Basic Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
- Must live within the jurisdiction of Local 103.
- Must obtain qualifying score on aptitude test
Application Process: Applications for admission to the JATC are accepted once a year. While the dates will vary a little, you can expect us to open the application process in the beginning of November and it traditionally lasts a couple of weeks. Applications must be completed online. Those that complete the application will be asked back for a basic mechanical aptitude test sometime in January or February. Those that meet the minimum test score will be scheduled for an interview in the spring.
Contact: Christopher D. Sherlock, Director of Training
IBEW Local 103 JATC
194 Freeport St. Dorchester, MA 02122
Tel: (617) 436‐0980 Fax: (617) 436‐1081 Email: csherlock@ibeweducation.com
www.bostonjatc.com
