Lake County Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JATC)
Beginning October 2nd through January 31st, the Lake County Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee will begin accepting applications for both the five-year electrical construction and the four-year telecommunication apprenticeship programs.
Students must be 18 by June 30, 2024
High school graduate
One full-year HS algebra
Valid driver's license by 2/29/2024
Minimum score of 4 on NJATC Aptitude Test
Pass physical exam, background check & drug screen (hair follicle)
Electrical Construction Apprenticeship Program - Inside Wireman
Five-year program
$17.72 per hour to start
Raises at specified times throughout 5-year program
Journeyman pay rate upon graduation approximately $44.30+ per hour
Telecommunication & Data Apprenticeship Program
Four-year program
$18.54 per hour to start
Raises at specified times throughout 4-year program
Journeyman pay rate is approximately $41.20+ per hour
Visit https://lakecountyjatc.org/ for more information!
Apprenticeship Programs in the Chicago Area
Many unions operate schools to train students for employment in the trades. This paid training can last several years. This period of training is called an apprenticeship.
Here some of the many apprenticeships offered by unions in the Chicago area.