Application Process
Are you ready to receive a valuable education while earning a good wage, and then graduate to a secure career with great benefits? Then contact the Electrical Trades Center today at 614.463.5282 or simply stop by and fill out an application. The process is easy and we'll show you exactly how to get started.
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Selection Procedure
In order to be considered for one of The Electrical Trades Center apprenticeships, a candidate must:
1. Fill out the application form completely, printed in legible ink. The application must be signed and dated by the applicant and forwarded to The Electrical Trades Center. We cannot accept unsigned or faxed/copied documents.
2. Have your official transcripts sent to The Electrical Trades Center from your educational institution(s). We cannot accept "unofficial" transcripts issued to former students; the transcript must bear the proper stamp or seal.
a. Official high school transcripts must be received - even if you did not graduate from high school.
b. It is strongly suggested that you forward transcripts from other educational experiences you may have had (i.e. college, trade school, military). These transcripts are not required, but it is recommended that you submit these documents if you would like these experience to be considered by the committee.
3. Forward photocopies of the following documents:
a. Birth Certificate (if you qualify for an interview, you will be required to bring the original to the interview session).
b. High School Diploma or GED certificate (if you qualify for an interview, you will be required to bring the original to the interview session).
c. If you are a United States Armed Services veteran and you wish consideration of your military service, a photocopy of your DD214 should be forwarded.
Application Processing
When a properly completed application is received, it will be assigned an application number. The applicant will be advised of this number, all future correspondence will refer to the application number.
If qualified for interview, the applicant will be notified of their schedule interview session. If The applicant is not qualified for interview, they will receive correspondence stating that they are not qualified at this time and the reason(s) for ineligibility.
Interview Process
All qualified candidates will be interviewed by a selection committee made up of individuals who are stakeholders in the particular apprenticeship classification in which they are interviewing. Each selection committee consists of six members, three employer representatives from the Central Ohio Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association, Inc. and three labor representatives from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 683. Each interviewer will score each candidate from 0 to 100 using education, interest, attitude and personal traits as criteria. The six individual interviewers scores are then averaged, this figure becomes the candidates ranked score. It is the ranked score that will determine when an apprenticeship opportunity will be offered to an individual candidate. All interviewed candidates are advised of their status shortly after the interview.
Checklist for Applying
Information from the Electrical Trades Center:
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Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy as to Students
Columbus JATC for the Electrical Industry and The Electrical Trades Center admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan program, and athletic and other school administered programs.
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