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Electrician
Work Description:The information age has created incredible opportunities for electricians, who have literally wired global e-commerce that drives the new economy. Since 1992, demand for systems work installed by electrical contractors – including voice-data, fire alarm, security and controls work – has nearly tripled. Electricians install electrical and communications-type wiring in single-family homes, duplexes, commercial buildings, high-rise complexes, hospitals, schools, large factories and electrical power generating plants. They must be physically fit, dependable, prompt self-motivated, capable of performing in all weather conditions and able to work in a variety of locations. Electricians must have an aptitude for algebra, geometry, trigonometry and physics and for reading technical drawings. Apprentice Age: Minimum: 18 years Maximum: None Training Program: The St. Louis Electrical Industry Training Center is a high-tech learning laboratory where apprentices receive 8,000 hours of training. Apprentices attend one eight-hour class each week for five semesters. Each semester is 24 weeks long. All applicants sign an apprenticeship scholarship loan agreement and promissory note (an I-owe-you) in return for training and education provided by electrical contractors and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The amount of the promissory note is reduced for each 1,000 journey-level hours worked with employers participating in the IBEW collective bargaining agreement following completion of apprenticeship training. Those not fulfilling terms of the agreement must repay, in cash, the appropriate share of their scholarship loan. Application Process: Applications are accepted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the last five working days of each month. Applicants are required to provide their high school transcript and birth certificate. There is a $25 application fee. To Apply, Contact: Dennis J. Gralike, Director St. Louis Electrical Industry Training Center IBEW Local No. 1 2300 Hampton Ave. St. Louis, MO 63139 314/644-3587 Fax: 314/644-3589 stevel@stlejatc.org To The Top |
