Apprenticeship School

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The Electrical Training Alliance of South Florida (ETASF) is a joint program between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Apprenticeship programs are designed to have students work and go to school at the same time. This allows students to make a living, learn valuable on-the-job experience, and complete the education requirements needed to become a Journeyman Wireman.

This is a four-year, tuition-free apprenticeship that combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Apprentices complete at least 8,000 hours of field training and 720 hours of classroom instruction, starting at $21.49 per hour with regular wage increases based on performance and academic progress. The first 2,000 hours (typically the first year) are probationary, and apprentices are responsible for purchasing required textbooks each year.

How To Apply

Step 1: Meet Minimum Requirements

- Be at least 18 years of age

- Provide High School or College Transcripts with a passing grade in Algebra (if grades were completed in another country,

must make an appointment with Grethel Curbelo at gcurbelo@dadeschools.net to verify school documents)

- If you did not take or pass algebra, you must enroll in Electrical Training Alliance online Tech Math Course and

provide documentation upon successfully completing the algebra course.

- High School or College Diploma

- Valid Driver’s License

- Own Transportation

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Step 2: Complete Online Application

Before starting your application, you’ll need to create an online account (please note — May take up to 24-48 hours for approval).

Applications are accepted year-round. Depending on when your application is submitted,

the full application process may take approximately 6 months to 1 year to complete.

To be considered for the Fall class, applications must be fully completed by April 30 of each year.

Applications submitted after April 30 will be reviewed for the following year’s class.

Applicants are eligible for testing only after the application process is complete.

All required documentation must be submitted within 30 days of the original application date.

Please note: If all required documents are not received within the 30-day timeframe,

your application will be archived, and you may be required to reapply.

Step 3: Provide Required Documentation

* High School/GED/College Transcripts

(include verified translation from Mrs. Curbelo at gcurbelo@dadeschools.net)

* Diploma

* Birth Certificate (include translation if in another language other than English)

* Social Security Card

* Driver’s License

* INS Work Authorization (if applicable)

* Copy of DD214 (if applicable)

* Photo

How To Submit Documents:

Upload clear photos in your online portal
In-person (with an appointment) or mailed:

Miami Office

1601 NW 17th Ave.

Miami, FL 33125

(305) 324-7578

Open 8am – 4:30pm

Fort Myers Office

17221 Alico Center Road, Suite 1

Fort Myers, FL 33967

(239) 482-1700

Open 8am – 4:30pm

Step 4: Pass an Aptitude Test

Applicants for the Electrical Apprenticeship who meet all minimum requirements will be scheduled to take the NJATC Apprentice Selection Test Battery.

The test is administered at our training location and takes approximately two and a half hours to complete. It consists of two sections—

Algebra and Reading Comprehension — with a short break in between. Test results are typically available within two business days.

Applicants who receive a score of 4 or higher (out of a possible 9) will advance to the next step of the application process: an interview with the JATC Committee.

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Step 5: Complete an Interview

To qualify for an interview, an applicant must score a “4” or higher on the electrical trade’s aptitude test.

ETASF will contact qualified applicants by e-mail with the interview date and time.

Qualified candidates are ranked based on their test scores and remain on the list of eligible applicants for two years from the date of their interview.

After Interview

After your interview, please await further communication. The ETASF will contact you regarding your ranking score.

Response times may vary depending on the order in which interviews were conducted.

🔘 Still Have Questions?

Email: mjeatc@ibew349.org

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