License:         General Journeyman                        Dot# 824-261-010
                        MA# 1046

Minimum requirements for applicants:

§        Applicants shall be at least 18 years of age at the time of acceptance into the program and provide picture ID proving age.
Applications may be submitted before age 18

§         High school graduate with a GPA of 2.0 (“C”) or a GED with a total minimum score of 2300 after December 31, 2001 or 230 before December 31, 2001¹

§         One (1) year of high school algebra or equivalent with a GPA of 2.0 (“C”)

§         Must have completed in the previous 12 months one of the following:

·         One (1) year of high school algebra or equivalent with a GPA of 2.0 (“C”)

§       Equivalent math placement test from Portland Community College with a score of 48 or higher on the algebra portion or placement in Math 65 or higher²

All applicant information is required at the time of application

No documents may be added after application is submitted

The staff receives applications on behalf of the Committee

AREA 1 INSIDE ELECTRICAL JATC DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF

RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED STATUS

AND WE ENCOURAGE ALL TO APPLY

This program is registered with the Oregon State Apprenticeship & Training Council

and is recognized by the Bureau of Labor and Industries

Process to Apply

1. Application process
   1. Applications will be provided to all interested individuals through the JATC administrative office located at 6915 NE 42 Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97218

2. Prior to receiving an application, each applicant’s name, gender, and ethnicity will be entered on the Applicant Log.  The staff will identify all applications by a log number corresponding to the application number

3. High school transcripts must be officially sealed by the educational facility with proof of graduation or original documentation of GED scores

4. Applicants with college credits must submit officially sealed college transcripts

5. All foreign language documents must be officially translated into USA format and notarized by an established translation service

6. All applications and supporting documentation must be submitted by 4:00pm on Friday, May 16, 2008

§         Applications and supporting documents will be date-stamped and placed in the applicant file when received. The applicant has one opportunity to place documents in this file.  Once the application has been completed and submitted to the staff, no additional documentation will be accepted for the applicant file

7. Applications will be accepted on the following dates:

§         May 5 through May 9, 2008 and May 12 through May 16, 2008 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm only

§         No applications will be received after 4:00pm on May 16, 2008

8. The Area1 Inside Electrical JATC will review applications on or before

June 1, 2008

§         Upon the Committee’s review, applicants will be notified by letter of score and placement

§         Individuals found to be ineligible based upon submitted documentation will be notified by letter on or before June 5, 2008

Challenges to ranking and placement must be submitted in writing to the
Committee within 30 days of the date of Notification Letter

Geographical Area

Oregon counties:  Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Columbia, Hood River, Wasco, and part of Yamhill north of Section T4S

Washington counties:  Clark, Klickitat, Skamania, Cowlitz, and Pacific

Employment

8,000 hours on-the-job training is required for COMPLETION of the program

Wages³

The average wage for journeymen employed by participating employers is $28.59 per hour as of January 1, 2008

Selection

Applicants will be scored and ranked

RANKING PROCESS

Applicants are ranked by a point system based on submitted documentation. Ranked applicants are placed on a list according to their ranked scores.  This list is called the Pool of Eligibles.

The following criteria are used to determine the score for applicant placement on the Area 1 Inside Electrical JATC Pool of Eligibles list:

EDUCATION

These high school and/or college level classes are recognized for ranking. Transcripts must be officially sealed and show a passing grade of “C” or better. Foreign language documents must be officially translated into a format similar to domestic transcripts and must be notarized. Qualified classes include but are not limited to:

Algebra II         Blueprint Reading       Wood Shop     Electrical Related

Geometry        Drafting                       Welding           National Electrical Code

CAD                Carpentry                    Trigonometry  Integer Math

Electronics (military related)

PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS AND TRADE SCHOOLS

Pre-apprenticeship and/or trade school experience will be considered for points based on submitted Certificates of Completion and transcripts showing a grade “C” or above

ELECTRICAL, CONSTRUCTION, AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIER EXPERIENCE

Work experience in these fields must be documented on company letterhead and signed by an official of the company.  Letters must include dates of hire/termination, a brief description of work performed, and total hours work. Resumes are not proof of experience and will not be considered.

REFERENCES

A maximum of ten letters of recommendation or reference is allowed. These must be signed letters from co-workers, professional relationships, clergy, civic organizations, past employers (not letters of experience), current employers, teachers, etc. Please include phone numbers and contact information. Form (duplicate) letters and lists of names will not be counted.

APPLICATION POINT SYSTEM

Qualifying applications will be reviewed and scored according to the following point system.  Points will not be given unless the applicant provides written documentation (letters from employers on company letterhead, DD214, course certificates, school transcripts, etc.).

10 points maximum per class category

o         

Trade School

Experience

TOTAL MAXIMUM SCORE:  225 POINTS

The Committee works from the following four lists:

1.      Did Not Qualify List (DNQ)

Applicants placed on this list did not meet the minimum qualifications and will be notified by a letter stating the reasons for failing to qualify, the requirements for admission, and appeal rights available.

2.      Pool of Eligibility List (POE)

This list is for applicants who have met all of the qualifications as described in the opening announcement. However, they will not be eligible to be scored, ranked, and placed in employment until they:

§         Have passed the math placement test within the last 12 months, or

§         Have passed high school Algebra I or equivalent within the last 12 months

IMPORTANT:  Math test results can only be accepted during open enrollment period

3.      Ranked Pool of Eligibles List (Ranked)

This is a list of applicants who have met all of the qualifications, including math placement test, and have been scored. Applicants are ranked from highest to lowest based upon points.

4.      Ready for Employment List (RFE)

Top 20 applicants from the Ranked Pool of Eligibles List will be placed in the RFE list.  As applicants are hired off this list, the next group of applicants from the Ranked list will be added once the RFE list is down to 10 names. This list holds a maximum of 20 names at any time.

            Applicants will be removed from the RFE list for the following reasons:

1.      Hired (the goal!)

2.      Third refusal to work

a.       Includes applicants not returning calls from potential employers

3.      Disconnected phone number

4.      Returned mail

5.      Applicant request for removal

¹ Should the high school GPA fall below the requirement, the applicant may provide an official transcript from an accredited college indicating general education courses (Writing, English, Math, History, etc.) with a 2.0 “C” or better to be averaged with the low high school score.

² Only math placement tests from Portland Community College will be accepted

No other college math placement tests will be accepted

³ Wage Schedule:

The minimum wage for apprentices employed by participating employers is based on the average Journeyman wage of $28.59 per hour (as of January 1, 2008). Advancement is based upon hours worked (1000 hours per period) and schooling completed. Re-rates are scheduled for February 1, and August 1 of each year.

                        Period 1           40% of average journeyman wage    $11.43/hr

                        Period 2           50% of average journeyman wage    $14.29/hr        

                        Period 3           55% of average journeyman wage    $15.72/hr

                        Period 4           60% of average journeyman wage    $17.15/hr

                        Period 5           65% of average journeyman wage    $18.58/hr

                        Period 6           70% of average journeyman wage    $20.02/hr

                        Period 7           75% of average journeyman wage    $21.44/hr

                        Period 8           80% of average journeyman wage    $22.87/hr

The Area1 Inside Electrical JATC is an approved participant in the Montgomery GI Bill through the Veterans Affairs Department

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does the Apprenticeship Program work?

            Once you are hired as an apprentice, you will be expected to maintain full-time employment and attend classes.

Where is the school, and how often do I attend?

            Classes are held at the Inside Electrical Area 1 JATC facility at 6915 NE 42 Avenue in Portland, Oregon.  Regularly scheduled classes are one evening per week from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm during the normal school year. You will also be required to attend occasional labs.

How much does the school cost?

            As of January 1, 2008, tuition costs approximately $200 quarterly, plus book fees and occasional lab fees.

Are my classes accredited?

            Yes. You will receive college credit from Clackamas Community College.

Where will I work?

            Our apprentices may only work for Approved Training Agents. Training Agents are licensed electrical contractors in the area who hire and train our apprentices. Once you are on the Ready for Employment list, the staff can provide you with a list of approved contractors.

What is “on-the-job” training?      

            On-the-job training is earning while you learn.  You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed Journeyman Electrician to learn your trade while attending evening classes.

How much will I earn?

            Starting wage for a Period 1 Apprentice is $11.43/hr as of January 1, 2008. Regular re-rates are earned as you progress through your classes and accumulate on-the-job hours.

What other qualifications might be required?

            Some employers may ask for a valid drivers license, a background check, drug testing, etc. before you are hired.