Apprenticeship

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2024 APPRENTICESHIP CLASS. APPLICATIONS WILL BE OPEN FROM JANUARY 1ST, 2024MARCH 31st, 2024

IBEW Local 269 JATC offers the following apprenticeship training programs which are a combination of on-the-job and classroom training. Successful completion of the program is dependent upon each of these two areas and the timeframes are approximate.

  • Inside Wireman – 5-Year Program
  • Telecommunications Technician – 3-Year Program
  • High Voltage Testing Technician – 5-Year Program

Each apprentice reports to the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) for the duration of their apprenticeship. All programs are US Department of Labor registered apprenticeships, with curriculum provided by the electrical training ALLIANCE, using state-of-the-art delivery methods to provide the most up-to-date curriculum in the industry.

For more information about an apprenticeship through IBEW Local 269, contact us today!

JATC Staff:

Jayson Maksymovich, Training Director

Rachel Chamberlain, Office Manager


JATC Address & Contact Information:

IBEW Local 269 JATC
676 Whitehead Road
Trenton, New Jersey 08648
(609) 394-1337 Office
Email: jatc@ibew269.com

Application Process

We accept applications each year beginning January 1st and ending March 31st. The application is no-cost and may be accessed HERE

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be resident in Local 269’s jurisdictional area, see MAP.
  2. Applicants may be 17 at the time of application, but must be 18 by July 1st of the year
  3. Possess a valid driver’s license
  4. Have a High School Diploma or equivalent at the time of interview.
  5. Have a passing grade in High School algebra, or equivalent.

Applicants have 30 days to provide all necessary documentation. Applicants that successfully complete the application process will be scheduled for a standardized aptitude test. Applicants that receive a passing score will be scheduled for an interview, typically the 3rd week in May. Final selection will be determined after a one-week bootcamp, typically the 2nd week in June.

Applicants that are accepted into the program are placed by us with a participating electrical contractor for a minimum of 40 hrs./week employment. Apprentices receive yearly wage increases upon successful completion of each school year’s curriculum.

The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or age – except the applicant must be at least 17 years of age to apply and 18 years of age at the time of indenture. The JATC does not, and will not discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability of such individual. The sponsor will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under applicable law and lawful regulations issued thereunder.

Training Center Contact

JATC Address & Contact Information:

IBEW Local 269, JATC
676 Whitehead Road
Trenton, New Jersey 08648
office # (609) 394-1337
e-mail: jatc@ibew269.com

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