New Orleans Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and National Electrical Contractors Association proudly sponsor the largest, most comprehensive electrical Journeyman & Apprentice training programs available in this country. Through the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry, these Industry Partners have properly trained hundreds of thousands of men and women to become competent Journeymen. As a result, these individuals enjoy the benefits of being a part of this extraordinary and exciting Industry, including:
- Excellent Wage Rate
- Paid Health Insurance
- A Career With A Future
- State-Of-The-Art Training
- Safer Working Conditions
- Advancement Opportunities
- Guaranteed Pension Benefits
Apprenticeship Application Requirements
Applications are accepted Monday- Friday at 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Office: (504) 835-9899
Documents needed:
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE PRESENT IN ORDER TO FILL OUT THE APPLICATION; NO EXCEPTIONS.
- A VALID Driver's License ( State ID or any other form of ID will NOT be accepted.)
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate **
- High School diploma or higher (associates degree) or GED Diploma **
- DD-214 form if you were in the Military
- $25.00 money order to pay for application fees
(Money Order Only - NO cash)
** All documents must be in English or a certified English Translation.
Documents can be translated at the following location:
Hispanic Apostolate
2525 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Office Number: (504) 467-2550
Once you have completed the application (which includes all required documents), you will, within a few weeks receive a letter with your Aptitude testing date. The aptitude test is given every 5-6 weeks. A passing score is "3" or higher on the test.
It is your responsibility to check on your application status. If you do not receive a letter in the mail within 3 to 4 weeks of completing your application for the aptitude test, please contact the Apprenticeship Office at (504) 835-9899.
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