Ann Arbor Electrical JATC

Chelsea, Michigan

Has been serving all of Washtenaw and Jackson Counties and parts of Ingham and Livingston Counties in south-central Michigan since 1916. Business offices for Local 252 are maintained in Ann Arbor and Jackson. Local 252 electricians, voice/data/video workers and affiliated National Electrical Contractors Association electrical contractors continue to provide superior electrical service to our neighbors and area businesses, organizations and schools. Local 252 currently has more than 800 members and is continuing to grow. Through our work, we're proud to be helping to build a brighter Michigan.

Job Specifications

Locations

Chelsea, MI

Ann arbor, MI

Jackson, MI

Grass lake, MI

Pinckney, MI

Whitmore lake, MI

Ypsilanti, MI

Dexter, MI

Workplace

On-site

Salary

$19.40 per hour starting pay

Published

3 years ago

Type

Apprenticeship

Career Level

Entry Level

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If Voice, Data, Video work is your interest, then apply for the V.D.V. Apprentice program. Upon successful completion of this program and the accumulation of 4,800 hours of on-the-job training you will be classified as an "Installer Technician". You will receive 160 hours of related classroom training per year and you will earn 4,800 hours of on-the-job training while completing the program. At the completion of the 4,800 hours of on-the-job training you be prepared to take your license examination. 



Requirements

Applications must be filled out in-person at the AAEJATC on the third Monday of each month BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. To schedule an appointment, call the office at (734) 475-1180. 

PLEASE NOTIFY US THAT YOU ARE A H2H VETERAN

  1. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age within 30 days of application date to receive an application, minimum of 18 years of age at time of selection and indenture.
  2. Applicants must be high school graduates at application. (G.E.D. will be accepted.)
  3. Applicants must have a passing grade for one credit year of high school algebra, or one semester of college algebra.
  4. Applicants must be in good health and physically capable of performing electrical construction work. You may be asked to take a physical exam and drug-screening test before beginning employment.
  5. Applicants must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Drivers License.
  6. Applications are available to complete at the school on the third Monday of each month by appointment only. Please call the JATC office at (734) 475-1180 to make an appointment to apply.

You must return a completed application packet within 30 days from the date your application was submitted (No faxed documents will be accepted). It must include:

  1. Completed "Application for Apprenticeship"
  2. Official high school transcript with graduation date (and official G.E.D. results if applicable)
  3. Official transcripts of all other academic training (ex. College Transcripts, Military Transcripts, Technical certificates, etc.)
  4. Applicants must be in good health and physically capable of performing electrical construction work. You may be asked to take a physical exam and drug-screening test before beginning employment.
  5. Social Security Card and Driver's License
  6. Resume

Aptitude Test

All applicants are required to take an aptitude test administered by the Ann Arbor Electrical J.A.T.C. Only those who pass will be eligible for an interview with the Training Committee. THE APPTITUDE TEST DOES NOT TEST ELECTRICAL APTITUDE. The aptitude test only covers algebra and reading comprehension. A short sample test is given out when you come in to apply. A test date will be scheduled when you return a completed application. 

Please visit www.khanacademy.org or skillsprep.org to study for the aptitude test. We recommend you study in addition to completing the sample test. Deadline
Completed "application packets" must be returned to the Apprenticeship School within 90 days from the date your application was submitted. No faxed documents will be accepted. INCOMPLETE applications and applicants not meeting the listed requirements will NOT be considered for the apprenticeship.

Selection Procedure
Selection will be based on personal interviews of all qualified candidates by the respective Training Committees.
In order to qualify for a personal interview you must do the following:

  1. Return a complete "application packet".
  2. Pass the aptitude test administered by the Ann Arbor Electrical J.A.T.C. Applicants that are interviewed, but not selected will be kept on an eligibility list for two years for possible entry into the program. Applicants will not be reinterviewed in subsequent years unless they have documented work experience in electrical construction or other fields that require knowledge of electrical theory; or they have documented changes in their educational background.
  3. If you would like to request a reinterview you must provide proof of official transcripts showing you have successfully completed two post secondary trade related classes (electrical, construction, or math) or accumulated 450 hours of electrical construction work. Reinterview forms must be requested at the time you hand in the proper documentation. This form will then be given to the JATC for approval. You will then be notified of the date and time for your reinterview.

Notification

If you have qualified for a personal interview you will receive notice via email and physical mail indicating the scheduled date and time for your interview. If you have not qualified for an interview you will be notified of the reason(s).

Questions?

If you have questions about the application procedure, please contact the Electrical Apprentice School, (734) 475-1180. 


Additional Information

Trade Organization

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers