| Region: 1 |
| Industry: Architecture and Construction |
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Program Name: Solar Craft Pre-Apprenticeship - Electrician |
| Agency: Central States SER - Healthcare Bridge |
Career Information: Information about this career
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Background Check: Must not be a registered sex offender, Must NOT have a violent felony conviction
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| Description: This program is a pre-apprenticeship with Electrician Union IBEW Local 134 and is aimed to prepare candidates to successfully apply to the certified apprenticeship program directly with the union. This program curriculum offers a Solar Energy Introduction Course, which will include forty (80) hours of classroom training and sixteen (16) hours of hands-on training. In addition, the Solar Course will provide an introduction to the IBEW 134 Electrical Apprenticeship Program. The next step in the program is for participants to enroll in the IBEW 134 Trainee Program, which is sponsored by the IBEW NECA Technical Institute. The Trainee Program guarantees forty (40) hours paid employment with an IBEW 134 electrical contractor upon successful completion of five (5) mandatory Saturday classroom sessions. A candidate will have the opportunity to apply for the IBEW 134 Electrical Apprenticeship Program once the applicant enters the IBEW 134 Trainee Program. The Trainee Program is designed to give the applicant experience in the electrical field. |
| Length of Training (The length of your training may be longer if you need classes to improve your math or reading skills.): 14 weeks |
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How Program is Offered: Classroom Instruction, Day Classes, On-the-Job Training/Apprenticeship, Work Experience
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Pre-requisites:
- Math: => 8th Grade
- Reading: => 8th Grade
- Degree: H.S. Diploma/GED
- Language: N/A
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| Remediation / Bridge Program: No |
| Goals: Credential, Certificate of Completion |
| What is the minimum drug test requirement for participants?Must be drug free for at least 30 days prior to the time they submit their EPIC application. |
| Can the participant have more than 3 tickets in 3 years? Yes |
| Is a valid drivers license required? Yes |
| Vision Requirement: Vision corrected with glasses or contacts is acceptable. |
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Which tests are participants required to pass? Drug Test
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| Lifting Requirement: 55 pounds |
| Standing Requirement: 4 hours |
| Required to sit for long periods? No |
| Age Range: 18-49 |
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Appearance Requirement:
No appearance requirements
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Taste/Smell Requirement:
No taste or smell requirements
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Language:
English
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