Which Program is Right for Me? *See a summary comparison below of the differences for each of the programs*
Which Program is Right for Me? *See a summary comparison below of the differences for each of the programs*
4-year Inside Wireman Apprenticeship
3-year Telecommunications Apprenticeship
8-level Construction Electrician Program
*All three programs require full-time employment with a signatory union contractor *
*Applying for one of our programs does not guarantee you a job with a contractor. Once an Apprenticeship applicant passes the Aptitude Test - they are on the Jobs Priority List*
* Learn more about the PAY RATES for each program*
Which Program is Right For Me?
HS Diploma or GED Certificate Required
Must pass an Aptitude Test (Score 5 of 9 Pts)*
*Starting rate of pay $17.71/hr with
5 levels of pay (1,600 hrs each)
Four-Years of Classes (720 hours)
with set currriculum during two semesters each year
Registered apprentice with the US Department of Labor
Minimum of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training
Class one day every-other-week (7am-3pm)
Total book & learning materials cost is due 6 weeks before the 1st semester begins each of 4 years
After passing the Aptitude Test - Apprentices are given priority for job placement with a contractor
Upon Completion
US Department of Labor & Electrical Training Alliance
Journey-Level Electrician Certification
HS Diploma or GED Certificate Required
Must pass an Aptitude Test (Score 5 of 9 Pts)*
*Starting rate of pay $17.71/hr with
3 levels of pay (1,600 hrs each)
Three-Years of Classes (540 hours)
with set curriculum during two semesters each year
Registered apprentice with the US Department of Labor
Minimum of 4,800 hours of on-the-job training
Class one day every-other-week (7am-3pm)
Total book & learning materials cost is due 6 weeks before the 1st semester begins each of 3 years
After passing the Aptitude Test - Apprentices are given priority for job placement with a contractor
Upon Completion
US Department of Labor & Electrical Training Alliance
Installer-Technician Certification
No experience or academic credentials required to apply as a CW1 - NO APTITUDE TEST *Starting rate of pay $16/hr with 8 levels of pay (1,600 hrs each)
1 – 4 years of prior documented & demonstrated experience required for entry to test as a CW2 – CW5
5 or more years of documented & demonstrated experience required for entry as a CE1 – CE3
8 levels of Classes (CWCE Curriculum)*
with classes based on availability & entry level
*Individual subjects book & materials cost due before
the last day of class to be enrolled in more classes
Minimum of 12,000 hours of on-the-job training*
Classes in the evenings from 5pm – 8pm
Applying for the CE program with no experience does not guarantee you a job with a contractor; there are fewer positions available for unexperienced CE Program applicants
Upon Completion: Electrical Training Alliance Journey-Level Electrician Certification