Applications for the Inside Wireman and Electronic Systems Technician Apprenticeship Programs will be accepted on the following days:

November 16-21, 2026
Time:
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Monday – Friday 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday
Location:
Local 649 JATC
3941 Humbert Rd., Alton, IL 62002

The Inside Wireman Apprenticeship is a four-year program jointly sponsored by the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). This Apprenticeship provides a minimum of 144 hours of evening classroom instruction per year and requires extensive use of mathematics plus 8,000 hours of on-the-job training.

The Electronic Systems Technician Apprenticeship shall require the successful completion of 4,800 on-the-job training hours and 160 hours of related coursework.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED, be at least 18 years old, and show successful completion of one year (two semesters) of Algebra with a grade of “C” or higher on a transcript.

It is MANDATORY that a copy of your HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT, EQUIVALENT GED, OR POST SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT accompany your application (NO EXCEPTIONS). If applicable, college transcripts or additional transcripts may also be submitted.

A non-refundable $25 application fee is required upon application submission. Payment Accepted: Cash or Check made payable to NECA-IBEW Local 649 JATC

Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Pre-employment drug screening, physical and background check, and bootcamp/orientation completion after acceptance will be required.