Program Structure
Cleveland Electrical JATC's Inside Wireman apprenticeship combines employment with signatory electrical contractors and instruction at the IBEW/NECA training center in Valley View. The five-year program has ten training periods and requires 8,000 work hours and 720 classroom hours. The sponsor is the joint training organization of IBEW Local 38 and Greater Cleveland NECA.
The work jurisdiction covers Cuyahoga County, the Geauga County townships of Bainbridge, Chester and Russell, and Columbia Township in Lorain County. The center is at 9333 Sweet Valley Drive.
Requirements
Applicants ordinarily must be 18, although a 17-year-old high school graduate may qualify. The published education requirement accepts a diploma, GED or associate degree or higher. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, maintain a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation.
The selection process includes aptitude testing and an interview. A qualifying test score of four is normally required; the sponsor describes exceptions for qualifying electrical experience or military service. Applicants also need the ability to perform the required electrical work.
Application Process
The sponsor requires the application process, including supporting materials, fee, testing and interview, to be completed within its stated 60-day period. The application fee is $30 and is non-refundable.
Current application dates are not confirmed. Contact [email protected] or 216-573-0400 for the current process. Eligible applicants remain on a list for two years. Selection depends on workforce needs, and selected candidates must satisfy the drug-screening requirement before placement.
What You Earn
Contractor employment provides paid workplace training; an application or eligibility ranking is not an immediate job offer. No dated wage schedule is quoted here. In addition to the application fee, the program charges a $1,000 educational fee per school year, subject to change.
The sponsor reports registration with the Ohio State Apprenticeship Council and USDOL. This is the sponsor's statement; we have not checked a current government registry, and completing the program does not automatically license you as an electrician.