APPRENTICESHIP

This notice is to inform you that the Area 1 Inside Electrical JATC anticipates opening for applications for the following trade:

INSIDE ELECTRICIAN

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 at the time of acceptance into the program. 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 with a GPA of 2.0 (“C”) or 1 term of college math 65 or better scoring a 2.0 (“C”) or better
                      
Equivalent math placement test from Portland Community College with a score of 48 or higher on the Compass Math Test scoring 48 or more with 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

AREA 1 INSIDE ELECTRICAL JATC DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF
RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED STATUS
ALL ARE ENCOURAGE TO APPLY

This program is registered with the Oregon State Apprenticeship & Training Council
And is reciprocal to the Division of Labor & Industries (WA)

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 sealedcollege transcripts

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

6. Applications will be accepted on the following dates:

• June 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30
  Applications will be accepted between the hours of 9:00 AM & 3:00 PM on the above specified dates

• No applications or information  will be accepted after 3:00 PM on June 30, 2011

7. The JATC will review applications on or before July 15, 2011

• 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 August 5, 2011

 Challenges to ranking and placement must be submitted in writing to the Committee within 30 days of the date of Notification Letter. No challenges will be accepted over the phone.
Information regarding the status of an application will not be given to any individual other than the applicant. (ie mothers, fathers, spouses, domestic partners, employers etc.)

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 $30.46 per hour as of January 1, 2011

Selection

Applicants will be scored and ranked

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.

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. 

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” (2.0) or better.  Foreign language documents must be officially translated into a format similar to domestic transcripts and must be notarized.

Qualified classes include:
Algebra II             Blueprint Reading            Wood Shop        Electrical Related
Geometry           Drafting                                Welding               National Electrical Code
CAD                       Carpentry                            Trigonometry    Integer Math
Electronics (military related)                       Calculus

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 and paystubs are not proof of experience.

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 current employers, teachers, etc. 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

Trade School

Experience

TOTAL MAXIMUM SCORE:  205 POINTS

The Committee works from the following four lists:

• 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.

• 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 /college Algebra I or equivalent within the last 12 months

• Ranked List of eligible applicants

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.

• 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.

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

• Hired
• Third refusal to work
• Includes applicants not returning calls from potential employers
• Disconnected phone number
• Returned mail
• Applicant request for removal

2 Only Compass 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 $30.46 per hour (as of January 1, 2011). Advancement is based upon hours worked (1000 hours per period) and schooling completed. Re-rates are scheduled for July, and January 1 of each year.

Apprentice period                          % of Journey Scale                          Minimum hourly rate

1st period                                                             40%                                                        $ 12.18
2nd period                                                            50%                                                        $ 15.23
3rd period                                                            55%                                                        $ 16.75
4th period                                                             60%                                                        $ 18.27
5th period                                                             65%                                                        $ 19.80
6th period                                                             70%                                                        $ 21.32
7th period                                                             75%                                                        $ 22.84
8th period                                                             80%                                                        $ 24.36
                               
The Area 1 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, 2011, tuition costs approximately $205.00 quarterly, plus books. You will also 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 $12.18/hr as of January 1, 2011. 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 driver’s license, a background check, drug testing, etc. before you are hired.
Revised March 7th, 2011