ARE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ONLINE?
WHEN CAN I APPLY FOR APPRENTICESHIP?
CAN I TAKE THE NJATC/AIR APTITUDE TEST MORE THAN ONE TIME?
HOW MUCH TIME DOES IT TAKE TO FILL OUT THE APPLICATION?
IS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR APPRENTICESHIP?
WHAT ARE THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS?
WHAT IS APPRENTICESHIP?
WHAT SORT OF INCOME SHOULD I EXPECT FROM THE APPRENTICESHIP?
WHERE ARE THE JOBSITES LOCATED?
WHERE DO APPRENTICES GO TO SCHOOL FOR CLASSROOM TRAINING?
WHERE CAN I GET DIRECTIONS TO THE PLATTSBURGH OR WATERTOWN TRAINING CENTER?
ARE THERE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPLICATION?
Are applications accepted online?
No, you have to apply in person. [back to frequently asked questions]
When can I apply for apprenticeship?
This Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (EJATC) will accept applications for apprenticeship from 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. on the first working Monday of each month (if a Holiday happens to fall on the first Monday of the month, applications will be accepted on the 2nd Monday). Applications will be accepted at 25001 Water Street Watertown, NY or at 28 New York Rd., Plattsburgh , New York. [Click here for directions].
YOU MUST APPLY IN PERSON WITH A PICTURE I.D. AND AN UP TO DATE RESUME. [back to frequently asked questions]
Can I take the NJATC/AIR Aptitude test more than one time?
The only time you would retake the NJATC/AIR Aptitude test is if you do not at first qualify for the oral interview by achieving a score of four(4) or above on a stanine scale. You will not be eligible to retest for a period of six (6) months from the previous test date. Qualifying test scores are good for a period of two (2) years. If you reapply after that time period you will be rescheduled to retake the tes. [Click here to go to the aptitude test]. [back to frequently asked questions]
How much time does it take to fill out the application?
Applications must be filled out in person, and the time it takes generally varies between twenty (20) and thirty (30) minutes, therefore you will want to allow yourself at least thirty (30) minutes before 4:00 pm order to give yourself sufficient time to complete all of the forms. [back to frequently asked questions]
Is experience necessary to apply for apprenticeship?
No experience in the electrical field is required to apply for apprenticeship. The Northern New York EJATC provides training with a combination of classroom and on-the-job training. [back to frequently asked questions]
What are the basic requirements?
Basic requirements can be found by clicking here. [back to frequently asked questions]
What is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship combines on-the-job and classroom training. The contractor (Click here) with which they are employed pays the apprentice for on-the-job training, and they go to class two (2) nights a week. [back to frequently asked questions]
What sort of income should I expect from the apprenticeship?
Hourly rates are based on percentages of the current Journeyman Wireman rate. Effective April 1, 2008 the hourly rate at the Journeyman level is $29.25. Apprentice rates list on wage page of this website. "Click here" to view our wage page. [back to frequently asked questions]
Where are the jobsites located?
You can expect the jobsites to be located anywhere within the IBEW Local 910 Jurisdiction. This covers locations between Watertown to Plattsburgh. "Click here" to view our Jurisdiction (Geographical) Map . [back to frequently asked questions]
Where do apprentices go to school for classroom training?
You can expect the jobsites to be located anywhere within the IBEW Local 910 Jurisdiction. This covers locations between Watertown to Plattsburgh. "Click here" to view our Jurisdiction (Geographical) Map . [back to frequently asked questions]
Where can I get directions to the Plattsburgh or Watertown Training Centers?
Directions can be found on the home page of this website, or by clicking here. [back to frequently asked questions]
Are there fees associated with the application?
There are no fees associated with the application process. [back to frequently asked questions]
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