Akron Area Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee

The Akron Area Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (AAEJATC) trains all of the Residential and Inside Apprentices for the IBEW Local 306. The AAEJATC is recognized by the Department of Labor and is credited by the Ohio Apprenticeship Council. While attending these programs, veterans will be able to collect their G.I. Bill. The AAEJAT offers a 5 year commercial wireman program and a 3 year residential wireman progra. Job Assignments, not just referrals, but placements with responsible employer/contractors.

-Multi-Contractor Employment Pool – Akron JATC has a contractual arrangement with over 25 responsible contractors to keep you employed. Your future is not tied to the fortunes of one firm.

-Minimal tuition at an outstanding training facility.

-College credit from Northwest State Community College for courses you complete within the apprenticeship program.

-Defined wages based on clearly defined benchmarks.

-Health Insurance for you and your family at no cost to you.

-Retirement plans at no cost to you.

-Safe working conditions guaranteed by contract.


To learn more of the "The Day in the Life of an IBEW Apprentice", see link below.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmvRvXZBaHI

Job Specifications

Location

Akron, OH

Workplace

On-site

Published

2 months ago

Type

Apprenticeship

Career Level

Entry Level

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Akron Area Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee

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Electrical Apprentice (Apply online year round - GI Bill approved!)

Ready for a rewarding career? Excellent wages, great benefits, and lifelong education. Start a career with electrical apprenticeship at teh Akron Area Electrical JATC.

The Akron Area Electrical JATC delivers high quality training to apprentices of all different levels of education. Even if you only know how to screw in a lightbulb, our program will assist you to reach new levels of success. You just have to be willing to learn! Through the classes and on-the-job training, you will graduate as journey-level electrician. Your career starts on day one and only grows through the years!

The Akron Area Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) is accepting applications for the residential and commercial apprenticeship programs all year round. Applications can be filled out online at our website at www.electrifymyfuture.com. For information regarding apprenticeship and applications, please email office@akronejatc.org.

The Akron Area Electrical JATC has a four-year Inside Wireman Apprenticeship and a three-year Residential Wireman Apprenticeship. Both apprenticeship programs allow apprentices to work 40-hour work weeks with one of our IBEW Local 306 Contractors while attending classes two nights a week at our training center. If more information regarding program details, please visit our website at www.electrifymyfuture.com.

Requirements

The following are minimum qualifications for the Inside Apprenticeship program. At the time of application, you must:

  1. Be at least 18 years of age (or 17 years and a high school graduate)
  2. Have a high school diploma, GED, associate degree, or higher degree.
  3. Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to any point within the program’s geographical jurisdiction at any time. The jurisdiction is Medina, Portage, Summit, and Wayne counties.
  4. Have successfully passed a high school or post education algebra course.
  5. Be physically able to perform electrical construction work.
  6. Have the legal right to work in the United States.

The application process can take up to 2-3 months to complete. It involves an online application, an aptitude test, an in-person interview, and a selection process. For a detailed layout of the application process, visit our website at www.electrifymyfuture.com.

Additional Information

Trade Organization

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers