Are you interested in a career in the electrical construction industry? Do you think you have the aptitude and skills necessary to complete a rigorous 5-year apprenticeship program? For the current class schedule for apprentices, please visit this page. What do apprentices do? Along with the unique opportunity to "earn while they learn" during their on-the-job training, apprentices. What is a Journeyman? A Journeyman Wireman is a term used to describe an individual who has completed the 4 or 5-year apprenticeship program.
Since 1944 the NECA-IBEW Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee have been training individuals to meet the demands of the electrical industry. We were the first electrical apprenticeship program registered with the Department of Labor in the State of Indiana. We have been committed to the mission of our founders which is to educate the members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the National Electrical Contractors Association thereby providing the electrical construction industry with the most highly trained and highly skilled workforce possible.
There you will find a wealth of information regarding OSHA and safety on the jobsite. There are also links to contractor items such as recordkeeping and classes available through OSHA. The workers page has a ton of info on workers rights and regulations. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has a listing of recalls available for viewing on their website. Some items listed have a direct effect on our work as electricians and contractors. There are recalls on several meters by various manufacturers.