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Begin the New Year with a New Career!

Wednesday, January 23, 2019



Begin this new year with a new career by applying to one of WECA's three Apprenticeship Programs! Get paid to learn as you work to become a certified electrician or low voltage technician in as little as three years.


Check out more information about our Apprenticeship Programs:

Commercial
The Apprentice enrolled in the Commercial Inside Wireman Apprenticeship Program works under the direct supervision of a journeyman electrician installing electrical distribution centers, panel boards, sub panels, conduit systems, motor controls, lighting, fire alarms, and temporary wiring in commercial building.
  • 5-year commitment (Classroom & Paid On-The-Job Training)
  • A generous health & welfare plan that includes Anthem Blue Cross, Dental, Pension Plan, and Life Insurance.
  • Starting hourly base wages range from minimum wage to $22.00 or more depending on the type of work and location. Commercial apprentices can expect to earn between $17.00 and $45.00 or more per hour in their 5th year of apprenticeship depending on the type of work and location.
Residential
The Apprentice enrolled in the Residential Wireman Training Program works under the direct supervision of a journeyman electrician installing home and small apartment house wiring, which includes electrical service, installation of Romex and boxes, hooking up of ranges and other major appliances, receptacles, switches, lighting, electrical heat, and heat pumps.
  • 3-year commitment (Classroom & Paid On-The-Job Training)
  • Includes Fringe Benefit Package provided by Contractor.  Fringe benefits may include major medical or 401K or cash equivalent.
  • Starting hourly base wages range from minimum wage to $21.00 or more depending on the type of work and location. Residential apprentices can expect to earn between $12.20 and $31.00 or more per hour in their 3rd year of apprenticeship depending on the type of work and location.
Low Voltage (Sound and Communication Installer: Voice Data Video and Fire Life Safety)
The Apprentice enrolled in the Sound and Communication Installer (Voice/Data/Video) Training Program works under the supervision of a journeyman technician installing and testing, servicing and maintaining systems utilizing the transmission and/or transference of voice, sound, video and digital signals for commercial, education and security and entertainment purposes, as well as for fire, life, and safety.
  • 3-year commitment (Classroom & Paid On-The-Job Training)
  • Includes Fringe Benefit Package provided by Contractor.  Fringe benefits may include major medical or 401K or cash equivalent.
  • Starting hourly base wages range from minimum wage to $15.00 or more depending on the type of work and location. VDV apprentices can expect to earn between $14.00 and $25.00 or more per hour in their 3rd year of apprenticeship depending on the type of work and location.
Apply here!