Which Program is Right for Me? *See a summary comparison below of the differences for each of the programs*
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IW / VDV Apprenticeships & Construction Electrician Programs
IW / VDV Apprenticeships & Construction Electrician Programs
Applications Are Now Closed
Applications Are Now Closed
For Spring Semester 2026
For Spring Semester 2026
The Next Application Period (for October 2026 classes)
The Next Application Period (for October 2026 classes)
will be announced later in the year
will be announced later in the year
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?
Inside Wireman Apprenticeship
Inside Wireman Apprenticeship
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
Telecommunications Apprenticeship
Telecommunications Apprenticeship
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
Construction Electrician Program
Construction Electrician Program
(NOT a registered Apprenticeship)
(NOT a registered Apprenticeship)
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
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