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SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications must be completed at the St. Louis Electrical Industry Training Center. Call 314-644-3587 to schedule an appointment.

A three-step application process is followed:
1) File application (see Requirements).
2) Complete aptitude test.
3) Interview.

Applicants selected for the program sign an Apprenticeship Scholarship Loan Agreement and Promissory Note as security for the investment made in their training and education by IBEW and NECA. Additional information on the Scholarship Loan is available at time of application.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:• 17 years of age at time of application and 18 years of age at time of selection and initiation.

• Graduate of high school or GED equivalent. For those with GED only, all GED records must be submitted.
• Sufficient level of physical fitness to do work of the trade.
• Reside in the geographical jurisdiction of IBEW Local #1 (go to www.ibewlocal1.org for a listing).
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Transcript must indicate at least one full year of algebra with a passing grade. Applicants for the Inside program must also have one full year geometry with a passing grade. If the applicant does not meet the math requirements, completion of the online math class from the following link will satisfy the requirement.

https://www.electricaltrainingalliance.org/Learning/OnlineTechMath

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications must be completed at the St. Louis Electrical Industry Training Center. Call 314-644-3587 to schedule an appointment.

A three-step application process is followed:
1) File application (see Requirements).
2) Complete aptitude test.
3) Interview.

Applicants selected for the program sign an Apprenticeship Scholarship Loan Agreement and Promissory Note as security for the investment made in their training and education by IBEW and NECA. Additional information on the Scholarship Loan is available at time of application.

Applicants must:

• Official high school transcripts must be received within 15 days of application.

• Provide an original or certified copy of birth certificate or unexpired passport at time of application or within 15 days of application. This will be used to verify age.

All qualified applicants will be scheduled for an aptitude test prior to interview. All applicants must complete their aptitude test prior to interview.

Applicants are interviewed individually by the Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee. Interviews generally require about 30 minutes. If an applicant is not selected for the next starting class, an additional interview will be granted to an applicant if he/she requests. Each applicant is entitled to a maximum of three interviews per program, provided the above requirements have been met.

The number of applicants to be placed in each apprenticeship program is determined by the Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee, based on anticipated work levels. Prior to referral for employment for on-the-job training, selected applicants must:

• Attend orientation
• Pass a substance abuse test, paid for by the Apprenticeship Committee.
• Pass a physical examination at the applicant's expense.

Selection is based on qualifications alone and all applicants are given equal opportunity. Applications are kept on active file for two years. Any applicant not placed within that period must reapply to be considered for future placement.

Get College Credit

Apprentices completing the Commercial Electrician five-year apprenticeship program at the St. Louis Electrical Industry Training Center can earn up to 60 hours of college credit.

PROGRAMS

Commercial-Industrial (Inside) Electrician
Inside Electricians are electrical workers who install the power, lighting,
controls, and other electrical equipment in commercial and industrial
buildings. The 9,000-hour program includes 960 hours of classroom training.

Residential Electrician

Residential Electricians are electrical workers who specialize in installing all of the electrical systems in homes and multi-family houses. The
8,000-hour training program includes 450 hours of classroom training.  

Telecommunication Technician

Communication Technicians are electrical workers who install circuits and
equipment for telephones, computer networks, video distribution systems,
security and access control systems, fire alarm systems and other low
voltage systems. The 8,000-hour training program includes 600 hours
of classroom training.