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Applications are accepted year-round. No experience required — just commitment and the right qualifications.
Applications are accepted year-round. No experience required — just commitment and the right qualifications.
Visit the JATC training center at 3150 Wide Track Drive, Springfield, IL — Mon–Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
A non-refundable $25 application fee — cash, check, or money order.
Return the completed packet with transcripts, a copy of your driver's license, a copy of your birth certificate, and DD-214 if applicable.
Take the NJATC electrical aptitude test — a passing score is required to advance.
Qualified applicants complete a structured interview with the committee.
Pass the physical and drug screen, get placed with a contractor, and start earning.
To be eligible for the NECA-IBEW 193 JATC apprenticeship program, you must meet these minimums.
You must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
High school diploma, GED equivalent, or a two-year Associate Degree or higher.
1 year of high school algebra, one post-HS algebra course, or the NJATC Online Tech Math Course.
Pass the NJATC electrical aptitude test.
Complete a physical exam prior to enrollment.
Complete a drug screening prior to official enrollment.
No prior experience required. The apprenticeship is designed to train you from the ground up.
Complete the form and submit by the posted deadline.
Official transcripts showing graduation, GED certificate, or two-year Associate Degree or higher.
Transcript or course record documenting algebra completion (see qualifications above).
Bring a copy of your valid driver's license.
Bring a copy of your birth certificate.
To verify military training and experience if applicable.
Non-refundable — cash, check, or money order accepted.
Contact information for educational or professional references.
Our staff is ready to walk you through it.