Application Process
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General Application Information
Requirements
To apply to either electrical apprenticeship programs, you must first complete an application form online.
Call (989) 686-4890 if you have any questions.
Your application will be evaluated to determine whether or not you meet the local program’s basic requirements. Minimum requirements for local JATCs may include any of the following:
- Minimum age of 18*
- High School Education or GED or have a two-year Associate Degree or higher.
- Provide an official transcript for high school and post high school education and training. All GED records must be submitted if applicable.
- Submit a DD-214 to verify military training and/or experience if you are a veteran and wish to receive consideration for such training/experience.
- Present evidence that you posess a valid driver’s license.
Minimum requirements can be waived if you have been working in the electrical construction industry and meet specific work hour requirements (you must provide undisputable documentation of work hour experience).
Individuals applying for the Inside Apprenticeship who can verify (proper documentation required) that they have worked a minimum of two thousand (2,000) hours specifically in the electrical construction trade, will qualify for an oral interview.
Individuals applying for the VDV Installer Technician Apprenticeship with documented experience in the limited energy, security, or networking sector of the telecommunications industry who have worked a minimum of 2,000 hours, will qualify for an oral interview.
*School-To-Registered-Apprenticeship (available only for the Residential program) participants are required to be a minimum of 16 years of age and have completed their Junior year (11th grade) of high school and must have obtained a qualifying score. To learn more about the STRA program contact your guidance counselor.
A Note to Those with Disabilities
We recognize and comply with our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities. If you are a person with a physical or mental impairment (including learning disabilities) that you believe may affect your ability to complete any aspect of the application process, you must notify the JATC.
