Step 1: Verify Eligibility
Qualifications
- 18 years of age
- Physically able
- High School diploma/GED
- High School math or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Possess laptop with Windows® and internet access
- Pass drug screen test and background check
Step 2: Apply
Apply
Applicant Pool
- Placed in pool of eligible applicants
- Ranked based on interview, testing, work experience, and training
* Due to the high volume of applicants the process can take 3 to 5 months. *
** Providing DD-214 may qualify applicant for interview and waiver of education and testing requirements **
Step 3: Start with local 46
- 4,000 hours / 2 years on-the-job training
- Minimum of 144 hours of education each year through
Wages
- Start at 60% of current journeyperson’s rate.
- Gain 5-10% pay increase after every 900-1,800 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 5-10 months) plus required schooling.
- Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.
SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: PUGET SOUND ELECTRICAL JATC
Step 1: Verify Eligibility
Qualifications
- 18 years of age
- Physically able
- High School diploma/GED
- High School math, math placement test, or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Pass drug screen test
Step 2: Apply
- Submit application at local training facility
- $50 application fee
- Provide copy of driver’s license, DD214, sealed transcripts, proof of math completion, and I-9 Documents
- Interview with training committee
Applicant Pool
- Placed in pool of eligible applicants
- Ranked based on interview, testing, work experience, and training
* Due to the high volume of applicants the process can take 3 to 5 months. *
** Providing DD-214 may qualify applicant for interview and waiver of education and testing requirements **
Step 3: Start with local 76
- 4,200 hours / 3 years on-the-job training
- Minimum of 144 hours of education each year at local training facility
Wages
- Start at 60% of current journeyperson’s rate.
- Gain 5-10% pay increase after every 800-1,000 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 6 months) plus required schooling.
- Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.
SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: SW WASHINGTON ELECTRICAL JATC
Step 1: Verify Eligibility
Qualifications
- 18 years of age
- Physically able
- High School diploma/GED
- High School math, math placement test, or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Pass drug screen test
Step 2: Apply
- Submit application request form to local training with $50 application fee to receive application
- Submit application to local training facility
- Provide copy of DD214, sealed transcripts, and I-9 Documents: documents as required
- Take aptitude test
- Interview with training committee
Applicant Pool
- Placed in pool of eligible applicants
- Ranked based on interview, testing, work experience, and training
* Due to the high volume of applicants the process can take 3 to 5 months. *
** Providing DD-214 may qualify applicant for interview and waiver of education and testing requirements **
Step 3: Start with local 191
- 4,000 hours / 2 years on-the-job training
- Minimum of 165 hours of education each year at local training facility
Wages
- Start at 50% of current journeyperson’s rate.
- Gain 10-15% pay increase after every 1,000 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 6 months) plus required schooling.
- Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.
SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: NORTHWEST WASHINGTON ELECTRICAL IND JATC
