IBEW NECA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

OFFICIAL INFORMATION REGARDING APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

I. B. E. W. Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors' Association sponsor an apprenticeship program in Cook County, Illinois through the Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust (EJATT).  EJATT has permission from the U.S. Department of Labor to open a registration for new applicants for its Electrical Construction Program.  In the Electrical Construction Program, apprentices
learn to install and maintain power, communications, and lighting systems in commercial, industrial, and residential settings.  Applicants who are selected
into the program from this registration will begin classes in 2013. 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

                                  Registration for the

                              Electrical Construction Program

                                 will take place at the

                              IBEW-NECA Technical Institute

                           6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, Illinois

                         on the following days and times

                                   Monday through Friday

                              March 4th  to  March 15th  2013

                                   9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M.

All applicants must report in person and bring the following documents in order to register:

1. Your valid Driver’s License.
2. Your original Social Security Card.

You must provide the following documents that will be kept by EJATT (No documents will be returned):

1. A $25.00 non-refundable registration fee made payable to EJATT.
2. To prove employment eligibility you must provide a copy of your U.S. Birth Certificate, U.S. Passport, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship or Naturalization, or Permanent Resident Alien Card. (Minimum age of 17 at registration).
3. To prove High School Graduation (HS), you must provide a copy of your HS transcript (official or unofficial), or a HS Diploma, or GED Certificate.  Current HS seniors may register with acceptance contingent upon graduation.
4. To prove one full year of HS level Algebra with a grade of at least “C” or better, or one post HS level Algebra course or high level course with a grade of at least “C” or better, you must provide a copy of a transcript.  Note: The GED Math Certification does not satisfy this requirement.

Upon an offer of apprenticeship, you must be able to demonstrate that you can perform the essential functions of an apprentice electrician with or without a reasonable accommodation.  In addition, a drug screen and a background check will be required.

The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.  EJATT will provide equal opportunity in the apprenticeship program, and will operate as required under all applicable laws and regulations.