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MEMPHIS
ELECTRICAL
JOINT APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING COMMITTEE
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Messick
Adult Center
703 South Greer, Building A, Room 104
Memphis, Tennessee 38111
Telephone (901) 452-4492, Toll Free (877) 263-5282, Fax (901)
452-6508
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The Memphis Electrical Joint Apprenticeship
and Training Committee (JATC) is jointly sponsored by the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). The IBEW-NECA
electrical apprenticeship program is a structured system combining
classroom instruction and on-the-job training (OJT). Apprenticeship
is a five (5) year program with periodic advances based upon
the successful completion of class work and a minimum number
of OJT hours.
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Excellent Wages with Guaranteed
Wage Advancement
Paid Health Insurance
Job Placement
Pension Plans
Safe Working Conditions
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Classroom training is mandatory and meets two (2) nights a
week for three (3) hours each night. The JATC generally follows
the Memphis City School System calendar for starting dates,
holidays and vacations. OJT consists of working in the field
with skilled journeymen who will teach the skills of the trade
working with tools and materials. The Joint Apprenticeship Committee
will make a variety of job assignments with electrical contractors
to provide a well rounded OJT experience. The jurisdiction (working
area) of Local Union 474 IBEW and Memphis Chapter NECA covers
approximately a 100 mile radius from Memphis. If selected for
the program, the apprentice must make a commitment to work the
assigned jobs in the jurisdiction, regardless of location. Dependable
transportation for travel to and from a job and school is mandatory.
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Application
Procedures
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The Memphis Electrical
Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
accepts applications every Thursday of each month
from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the above address (except Memphis
City Schools holidays). Applicants are tested monthly and those
who pass will be interviewed and could be selected for the program
at any time during a calendar year. Although applications are
accepted year-round, classroom training starts yearly the first
week of September.
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| Applicants who show they meet the conditions below will be
afforded an oral interview by the JATC. If interviewed, the
applicant will be listed among those qualified for selection
for a period of two calendar years from the date of interview. |
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Interviewed Requirements
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Be a minimum of 17 years of age. |
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Qualify
for an interview using the electrical trade's aptitude test
developed and validated by the American Institute for Research. |
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Present evidence that
they possess a valid driver's license. |
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Prior
to being indentured, applicants selected from the pool of interviewed
applicants must be at least 18 years of age. |
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Prior
to being indentured, applicants selected from the pool of interviewed
applicants may be required to provide results of a physical
examination and a drug test as decided by JATC. |
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Individuals
who can verify (proper documentation required) that they have
worked a minimum of four-thousand (4,000) hours, specifically
in the electrical construction trade will qualify for an oral
interview. |
Cost
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Administrative annual tuition costs will be
paid by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee. The apprentice
is responsible for purchase of school textbooks for each year
of classroom training and hand tools for his/her on-the-job
training.
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Advancement
& Benefits
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| Apprentices are paid for OJT with advancements
outlined in the following table. In addition, apprentice receive
fringe benefits, including major medical and dental benefits,
death and disability benefits and pension. |
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Period
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OJT Hours
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Pay Rates
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Related Training
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1
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0
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$10.35
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N/A
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2
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1000
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$11.60
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Satisfactory Progress in School
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3
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2000
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$11.60
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1st Year of School Completed
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4
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3500
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$14.15
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2nd Year of School Completed
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5
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5000
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$16.50
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3rd Year of School Completed
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6
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6500
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$18.85
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4th Year of School Completed
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Journeyman
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8000
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$23.55
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5th Year of School Completed
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Equal
Opportunity in Apprenticeship Training
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| The Memphis Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and
Training Committee takes affirmative action to provide equal
opportunity in apprenticeship training. The recruitment, selection,
employment and training of apprentices shall be without discrimination
because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or age--except
the applicant must be at least 17 years of age to apply and
18 years of age at time of indenture. The JATC, does not, and
will not, discriminate against a qualified individual with a
disability because of the disability of such individual. |
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