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IBEW 288 Careers
APPRENTICESHIP
Current Non-Union Apprentices
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YOU KNOW?
Apprentices that have completed the Waterloo Electrical Apprenticeship program have over a 99.9% pass rate on Iowa State Licensing Examination on their first attempt.
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When you become a member of IBEW Local 288, the Waterloo Electrical Apprenticeship can assist with test prep for the Iowa State Licensing Examination.
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Apprentices in Waterloo Electrical Apprenticeship work for a signatory employer and are paid percentage of Journeyman Wage depending on their placement in the program. Along with wages apprentices receive family health insurance and two retirement plans 100% paid by the employer.
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Waterloo Electrical Apprenticeship is a Joint Apprenticeship Training Program administered by a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC).
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The Waterloo Electrical Apprenticeship Committee (JATC) is made up of six members. Three members are selected by Waterloo/Cedar Falls, NECA Contractors to represent the employers and three members are selected by IBEW Local Union 288 to represent Labor.
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Why is this important?
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Because it means that every decision made at Waterloo Electrical Apprenticeship is made with the apprentice, and their success, in mind. Each decision made requires both sides of the table, both management and labor to work together, JOINTLY, to support the organized electrical industry and ensure the electrical apprentices receive the best training possible.
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The apprentice’s success is the JATC’s success!
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What is an employer-only apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship program where the decisions being made are being made by just the employer… not both sides of the table. So, who looks out for the employee/apprentice???
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When it comes to apprenticeship programs, remember, not all apprenticeships are the same! Take time to ask question and confirm the apprenticeship program is looking out for you and your future!!!
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Visit www.WaterlooElectricalJATC.org to find out more information on an apprenticeship with the Waterloo Electrical Apprenticeship.
DID
YOU KNOW?
On average, by the age of 60, electricians trained through the IBEW-NECA apprenticeship program earn more over their career versus those trained by an employer-only apprenticeship.
IBEW-NECA Apprenticeship Program = $2,406,437 in expected earnings
Employer-only Apprenticeship Program = $1,361,153 in expected earnings
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These figures do not include retirement and health insurance benefits paid on top of hourly wages.
