Important Information About AEJATC Application Requirements

STEP BY STEP -  COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION 

• The first step is to set up and request your Application Account  in TradeSchool:

Create A New TradeSchool Account 

•  The first confirmation is automated - please check your Email Inbox  (and Spam folder) to confirm the email address you have provided 

• The second confirmation email  (within 24 business hours) is when your account has been approved   

***If you submit your request for an account after Noon on a Friday - it may be Monday morning before the account is approved 

• Be sure to upload ALL Required Documents (see lists for each program below) to complete your application.  You will receive a welcome email with information about your next steps within a week of completing your application

• Background Checks: if you have a felony less than 10 years old, please email the details to rsmith@aejatc.org before you apply.  Many of the job sites and contractors require a 10-year background check for felonies 

Documents Required to COMPLETE Your Application:

Inside Wireman OR Telecommunications Apprenticeship Programs

Your application will be incomplete if you do not submit all of the required documents listed by the deadline (March 31, 2026)

1. Photo ID (Driver's License or State ID)

2. ONE of the following: Birth Certificate, Passport, or a Naturalization Certificate

3. High School Diploma (or transcripts) or GED Certificate    

**Are you a current High School Senior applying before graduating?    Please request to have your transcripts  emailed to  ADMIN@aejatc.org  from your school (counseling office)  that shows you are on track to graduate in May**

4. Proof of Residence (to confirm that you reside in the jurisdiction)

One of the following items may be used as proof of residence

• • • Mortgage Statement/Warranty Deed with your name on it

    • Last Year's W-2 or 1099 Tax Form with your current address

    • Voter Registration Card (for a digital copy: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/)

    • Paycheck stub (that includes name and address)

    • Lease Agreement with your name on it

    • If you do not have any of these documents - please use this Proof of Residence form 

    • Bills and other mail CAN NOT be used as proof of residence

ARE YOU A VETERAN?      Veterans and current service members may take advantage of the application processing fee waiver, as well as Veterans Training Benefits by providing a copy of a DD-214 Long Form at the time of application. Contact Val McFall at ADMIN@aejatc.org about the fee waiver before starting your application.   Ask about the other ways to utilize your VA benefits through the apprenticeship programs.   *Non-Veterans skip this section  in the Application requesting a DD-214 form

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION: 

CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN PROGRAM

• Photo ID

• Birth Certificate -OR- Passport -OR- Naturalization Certificate

• At least one-year of documented experience in electrical wiring required (W2/1099 tax forms or pay stubs)

• Veterans can take advantage of the application processing fee waiver as well as advanced standing in the CW Program by providing a copy of a DD-214 Long Form at the time of application. Contact Val McFall at ADMIN@aejatc.org  about the fee waiver before starting your application.   ***Ask about  advanced standing opportunities for veterans in the CE Program*** 

• The Construction Electrician Program is not an apprenticeship.  Applications for the CWCE program for individuals with no documented experience are temporarily unavailable 

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS? 

Please email us at ADMIN@aejatc.org