APPLY

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY

All Applicants must meet the following basic requirements to apply for apprenticeship with the Kern County Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee:

  • Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of the application
  • Provide a valid driver’s license 
  • A High School Transcript must be provided to the apprenticeship. 
  • Possess a High School graduation diploma or a GED at the time of application
  • All Applicants must have completed one of the following:
    • A year of High School Algebra with a minimum grade of “C” (Pre Algebra doesn’t qualify)
    • A semester of College Algebra with a minimum grade of “C”
  • Be able to read, write and speak the English language
  • Be physically able to perform all work of the electrical trade
  • Be available for the program, be generally employable and have reliable transportation
  • When required an Applicant may be subject to a Drug Test and a Physical Examination
  • Must immediately notify the Apprenticeship Office of any change in their address or telephone number

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

  • All Applicants must provide an official picture ID at the time of application
  • All Applicants must provide an OFFICIAL SEALED High School transcript satisfying the basic educational requirements
    • An Applicant may also provide an OFFICIAL SEALED College transcript to satisfy the Algebra requirement
    • *An OFFICIAL SEALED transcript can be obtained at the front office of the High School you attended or via Parchment (<– Click the link) . The transcript should be provided to you in a sealed envelope. You must bring the transcript to the Kern County Electrical JATC Apprenticeship office SEALED and UNOPENED. If you open the transcript for any reason we will not be able to accept it. On the transcript we verify that you have satisfied the Algebra requirement with a passing grade of “C” or better.
    • *If you do not have the required passing grade in Algebra, successful completion of the NJATC On-Line Tech Math Course (<– Click the link) will satisfy the Algebra requirement 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

**Applicants are required to review ALL of the information on this page prior to submitting an application**

  • Applications are accepted online only
  • Applicants that satisfy ALL of the Basic Requirements can proceed to the application below
  • Step 1 – Obtain your sealed official transcripts from your high school 
  • Step 2 – Click the blue-button below, create an account, click the link sent to you in an email, and fill in your basic information
  • Step 3 – Only after you have completed Step 2,  you need to bring in your transcript to the apprenticeship office. Transcripts can be physically brought to the apprenticeship office, mailed, or delivered via Parchment (<– Click the link)  
  • Once you have completed all of the steps in the application process, you will simply wait for an email from us informing you if your transcripts met the minimum requirement. We review transcripts and send out email notifications every Friday
  • You will need to upload a scanned copy of your Driver’s License at the time of application. Do not take a photo of your license, use a scanner app.
  • Once you have begun the application you will have 3 days to submit all application materials before it expires. 
  • *Do not click the button below if you have not received your official high school transcripts*
Request Application

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE APPLICATION

After you have successfully submitted an application you will be NOTIFIED BY EMAIL with your aptitude test date and time. The test will be held at the apprenticeship school and will cover basic reading comprehension and algebra. The test will last approximately 2.5 hours and you must stay for the entire time to get credit for taking the test. If you do not pass the aptitude test you must wait 6 months before you can take the test again here or any other location. For more information regarding the material covered on the aptitude test CLICK HERE.

All applicants that pass the aptitude test will move to the next step in the application process which is an interview with our apprenticeship committee. Again, you will be NOTIFIED BY EMAIL with your interview date and time which will also be held at the apprenticeship school. For more information regarding preparing for the interview CLICK HERE.

KERN COUNTY ELECTRICAL JOINT APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING COMMITTEE

IBEW Union, Local 428

  • 3805 N. Sillect Avenue - Bakersfield, CA 93308
  • (661) 324-0105
  • (661) 324-4121
  • office@428jatc.org
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