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Tri-County Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry

Question

How do I apply to the Electrical Apprenticeship program?

Answer

In order to complete an application, you must bring the following with you to our Training Center in Castroville, CA.

1. A sealed embossed official transcript from your high school or college showing that you have completed Algebra 1, or it’s equivalent, with a “C” grade or better.
2. A copy of your high school diploma or GED.
3. A photo ID. Your drivers license or California ID card will suffice.

Question

What is the starting pay for an apprentice if accepted into the program?

Answer

Currently the starting wage for a “1st” period apprentice in our Inside (Commercial) program is $15.89 as of 04/01/07. This is equivalent to 45% of the Journeyman wage of $35.31. When the Journeyman wages go up, the apprentice wages also increase.

Question

Do I have to be 18 years old to apply?

Answer

Yes, you must be 18 years or older at the time you make your application to the program.

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Do I need to have experience to join?

Answer

No you do not need experience. Experience in the Electrical Construction field is not necessary, it can however be considered during the interview process.

Question

What is the Aptitude Test and do I have to take it?

Answer

Most applicants that apply to our program need to take a standardized Aptitude test that consists of 50% Algebra & Functions and 50% Reading Comprehension. We give this test twice per year, about 6 months apart. Usually the test is given in April and in October. We accept applications continuously but we do have a deadline for each aptitude test session. In other words, if the test was going to be given on April 14th, the last application that we would we accept for this testing session would be March 16th or approximately one month prior to the aptitude test. If you apply after March 16th, you would then be scheduled for the October testing session. The application deadline for the October test would be in September. We have the cutoff so that we can fairly administer the test and it gives our office enough time to order the test packets and prepare the schedules appropriately.