Becoming an Apprentice

3613 Views 4 Replies 5 Participants Last post by brian john, Nov 18, 2007

dunkindan

Discussion Starter · Nov 15, 2007

Hello all,

I am going to be taking the aptitude test through the NJATC in January. I really want to be prepared for the test and oral interview. I have a few questions. First of all, If I wanted to apply to more than one county in California to become an IBEW apprentice ( Contra Costa & Alameda) do I need to take the aptitude test twice? Or is it one test that you pass for the year? Also if anyone has taken the test recently or within a few years what should I expect and how should I study for the algebra? I already have my sealed high school transcripts that it requires so I think I'm prepared to meet all the pre-reqs for my local unions.

Local Union web sites:
http://www.595jatc.org/apprenticeship/application_files/flyer.htm

http://www.ibewlu302.com/apprenticeship.htm

Any advice would be awesome!!! Thanks everyone!

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wayni

· #2 · Nov 17, 2007

Here is the sample test from NJATC. As far as the algebra - I bought an "Algebra for Dummies" workbook at the local bookstore to refresh my memory.

As for your other questions - you should ask the training director at the local JATC. He, or she, will be able to answer any questions you have.

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beartard

· #3 · Nov 18, 2007

As far as I remember, the tests were fairly decent. It was basic algebra. Nothing too difficult. Also, if it's the same out there, they know the number of apprentices they're going to be admitting for the year, and they take that number out of the top scorers regardless what your actual score is. Shouldn't be a big problem unless you're really bad AND in a really large group. lol Good luck, man!

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LGLS

· #4 · Nov 18, 2007

beartard said:
As far as I remember, the tests were fairly decent. It was basic algebra. Nothing too difficult. Also, if it's the same out there, they know the number of apprentices they're going to be admitting for the year, and they take that number out of the top scorers regardless what your actual score is. Shouldn't be a big problem unless you're really bad AND in a really large group. lol Good luck, man!

There's more to it than that. EEOC requires certian hiring goals be achieved. If you don't think you'll be ahead of the curve within your own ethnic group, better choose a different group to align yourself with.

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brian john

· #5 · Nov 18, 2007

Unfortunately this is true, there is some justification for this, just look at the number of non Caucasian electricians in the Union pictures from pre 1970. But the fact the best should be moved forward.

It is a better process than when I tried to get in (at least around here) my interviewer asked me who my father in the local was then asked if I had any family members, was then told had I considered becoming a plumber?

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