Application

Quad City Electrical Training Center

1700 52nd Avenue, Suite C
Moline, IL 61265
(309)762-3270
Fax 762-3357

Local Union No. 145, IBEW and Quad Cities Chapter, NECA

An Application Fee of $25.00, cash, money order or cashier check (non-refundable) to cover the cost of administration must be paid within 30 days of filling out the application. The application will not be processed if the fee is not paid. No personal checks.

The Quad City Electrical Training Center offers one apprenticeship in the Electrical Construction field. It covers the work classification of Journeyman Wireman. A brief description of the program is at the bottom of this page.

To qualify for an interview, the following requirements must be met:

1. Applicants must be a minimum of 17 years of age. They must be 18 years of age at the time of selection or indenture.

2. Applicants must have completed high school, or have a GED, or, in lieu of a high school diploma or GED, have a two year Associate Degree or higher.

3. Applicants must have completed, with a passing grade, one year of high school algebra or one post secondary algebra course. (e.g. Adult Education, Continuing Education, Community College, etc.)

4. An official transcript of high school grades plus GED scores (if applicable) must be received at the Training Center office within 30 calendar days after the completion of an application. To receive credit for college or vocational school, transcripts must also be submitted. Resumes will be accepted and attached to your application. All transcripts must be sent from the schools to the Training Center office to be official.

5. Evidence of physical ability to perform normal job duties may also be required. All finalists will be subject to drug screening prior to acceptance.

6. To qualify for an interview you must have a score of 4 or higher on the electrical trade's aptitude test developed and validated by the American Institutes for Research.

7. You must have proof of a valid driver's license.

8. Applicants must live in the following counties of Iowa or Illinois. Iowa: Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine and Scott. Illinois: Carroll, Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Whiteside.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE PROCEDURES WILL BE TREATED AS A WITHDRAWAL FROM THE SELECTION PROCESS.

The recruitment, selection, employment and training shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or age except the applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

Journeyman Wireman Apprenticeship Program

Apprenticeships for this classification consist of five years of school and 8000 hours of on-the-job training. School is held in the evenings and some Saturdays. There are approximately 220 hours per year. Wages are based on a percentage of Journeyman Scale. Benefits include a pension, annuity and health insuruance. These individuals work on all aspects of electrical installations for commercial and industrial construction, maintenance and modification projects. The wage structure is listed below.

Upon Successful completion of school and attaining the 8000 hours of on-the-job training the apprentice will be advanced to Journeyman Wireman status and pay.

Payment and Application Download

Payment must be made within 30 days of filling out the form.

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