APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Everyone interested in applying to our apprenticeship program must complete an application and meet all the minimum application requirements:

1. 17 years of age to apply - 18 years of age at time of selection and indenture.

2. A COMPLETE application Incomplete applications will be returned.  Applications are accepted year round. 

3. Show evidence of successful completion of one full year of algebra with a passing grade, or one post high

school algebra course with a passing grade. *

4. Be at least a high school graduate or have a GED, or in lieu of a high school diploma or GED have a two-year

Associate Degree or higher.

5. Provide an OFFICIAL transcript for high school (year or years completed) and post high school education and

training. All GED records must be submitted, if applicable.

6. Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License within our jurisdiction.

7. You must live within the Geographical Area of Local #81 (shown on the website) in order to apply.

8. You must provide $20.00 Application Fee at time of application. Check or Money order made out to the " Electricianc Education Fund" 

*If you do not have one full year of algebra with a passing grade, you can complete an online TECH MATH course. TECH MATH is an online math course for individuals unable to meet the math requirement for apprenticeship programs. The course can also help individuals needing to brush up on math skills commonly used in the electrical construction industry.

https://electricaltrainingalliance.org/Learning/OnlineTechMath

We accept applications at our Training Center , 4 East Skyline Drive, South Abington Township, PA 18411. You must have all required documentation in order to have a completed application and be scheduled for the aptitude test. Incomplete applications will be returned. 

We do accept applications from high school seniors but completing the application process will be contingent on graduating and supplying a copy of your diploma and high school transcripts.