Minneapolis Electrical JATC

Directions to the JATC
How to Apply
Following are the basic steps of the Application
Process:
1.
Complete an Application Request Form and
return it to the JATC with your $25 application
fee. Request forms are available in-person at the
JATC (Monday through Friday from 9AM to 2PM) ,
or on our website: www.mplsjatc.org.
2.
Submit required documentation within the 30
day deadline.
3.
Take the scheduled Aptitude Test (basic math
and reading) and pass with a score of 4 or higher.
4.
Complete an oral interview with the Joint
Apprenticeship
&
Training
Committee.
The
From the Twin Cities:
∙ Take 94 West to Exit 205 (St. Michael)
∙ Left onto 241 (1.5 miles)
∙ Right on Naber (at first set of lights)
interview score places applicants into our pool of
∙ 3 blocks down, Right on Frankfort
eligibility. When we go into a hiring mode, we
∙ 1st parking lot (Applicant & Visitor Parking)
hire those in the eligibility pool who scored the
∙ 2nd parking lot (Student & Aptitude Test Parking)
highest in their interview.
From the West:
∙ Take 94 East to Exit 205 (St. Michael)
∙ Right onto 241 (1.5 miles)
∙ Right on Naber (at first set of lights)
∙ 3 blocks down, Right on Frankfort
Application Deadlines
∙ 1st parking lot (Applicant & Visitor Parking)
∙ 2nd parking lot (Student & Aptitude Test Parking)
Aptitude Tests and Interviews are held on a quarterly
basis at the JATC. To be eligible for a specific test
Regular Hours: 8AM-4PM Application Hours: 9AM-2PM
date, an applicant must turn in a completed Main
13100 Frankfort Parkway
Application Packet by the corresponding deadline. All
St. Michael, MN 55376
other documents must be turned in before the 30 day
P 763.497.0072 or 888.244.3146
deadline from the original application date.
F 763.497.0076
frontdesk@mplsjatc.org
www.mplsjatc.org
Deadline to Apply
Test Date
December 19, 2014
January 30, 2015
March 27, 2015
April 24, 2015
June 26, 2015
July 31, 2015
September 25, 2015
October 30, 2015
Minneapolis
Electrical JATC
Training Excellence
The Minneapolis Electrical JATC admits students of
any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
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www.mplsjatc.org
Wages & Benefits
Commercial Apprenticeship
New Apprentices without prior experience or trade
Minneapolis
Commercial
work experience or a Minnesota accredited electrical
Apprenticeship is a five year program sponsored
trade school degree are eligible to start at 2nd period
jointly by the International Brotherhood of Electrical
or higher.
The
Electrical
JATC
school start at 1st period pay. Those with documented
Workers (IBEW) Local 292 and the Minneapolis
Chapter
of
Association
the
National
(NECA).
The
Electrical
program
Contractors
is
registered
through the Minnesota Department of Labor and
Industry and consists of two components of training:
On-The-Job Training is completed by the Apprentice
working out in the field with our contractors, and
Related Training is completed through classroom and
lab education. The Apprenticeship will prepare you for
a lifelong career in the Electrical Industry as an IBEW
Current Wage Rates by Apprenticeship Period
1st Period
12 Month Period
(40%)
$14.61
2nd Period 12 Month Period
(50%)
$18.27
3rd Period
12 Month Period
(60%)
$21.92
Period 12 Month Period
(70%)
$25.57
Period 12 Month Period
(83%)
$30.32
1st Period Apprentice Fringe Benefits Breakdown
Vacation/Holiday
0.00% $0.00
Health & Welfare
61.60% $9.00
Annuity
0.00%
Local Pension
13.69% $2.00
Related Classroom Training
NEBF
3.00%
$0.44
JATC
2.41%
$0.35
From September to May of each year, Apprentices
LMCC
0.25%
$0.04
Journeyman Electrician.
spend one day per week at the JATC in St. Michael
attending Related Training classes. These classes
$0.00
_______________________
Total Wage/Fringe Package per Hour: $26.44
cover a wide range of topics in both lecture and lab
settings, and give Apprentices the skills they need to
pass
their
Journeyman
Exam
with
the
MN
Department of Labor and Industry, and to be
successful electricians out in the field.
Earn While You Learn
Apprentices work full-time with their contractors
during the summer months, and four days a week
during the school year, September to May. See
column at far right for a breakdown of the wages and
benefits you can expect as an Apprentice.
2nd Period Apprentice Fringe Benefits Breakdown
Vacation/Holiday 13.96% $2.55
Health & Welfare
49.26% $9.00
Annuity
13.69% $2.50
Local Pension
13.69% $2.50
NEBF
3.00%
$0.55
JATC
2.41%
$0.44
LMCC
0.25%
$0.05
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Total Wage/Fringe Package per Hour: $35.86
Current Journeyman Rate: $36.53 + Benefits
= total Wage/Fringe Package per Hour: $62.70
Wages effective 05/01/14
*Benefits increase with each subsequent wage
period; some do not begin until 2nd period