Baton Rouge Electrical Workers
Baton Rouge Chapter, Inc., National Electrical
Contractors Association
Evan Graham - Manager
9441 Common St., Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 216-0881
Fax:
(225) 216-0883
E-Mail: eg@brneca.org
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers,
Local Union # 995
Mike Clary, Business Manager
8181 Tom Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 927-6462
(225) 405-1593 - cell
Fax: (225) 927-1860
E-Mail: ibew@lu995.com
Baton Rouge Electrical Joint Apprenticeship &
Training Committee
Keith W. Brand - Training Director
13456 Jefferson Hwy.
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 752-4861
Fax: (225) 752-4838
E-mail: brejatc@aol.com
Program:
Baton Rouge Area Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
Director:
Keith W. Brand
Address:
13456 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Phone:
(225) 752-4861
Hours:
Monday through Thursday - 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Except on Wednesdays (only) - 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM
Description:
Combines supervised, structured on-the-job training along with related theoretical
instruction. An "earn while you learn" program allowing an individual to learn
high tech skills for today and for the future in documented employment settings. The term
of electrical apprenticeship is five years, with a minimum of 8,000 hours on job training
and a minimum of 900 hours of related instruction. Electrical apprentices earn an
excellent wage during the OJT training and receive incremental wage increases throughout
the training in accordance with a predefined wage progression schedule. Health insurance
and pension benefits are also provided on top of the scale. Apprentices learn by working
directly under the supervision of master electricians, under the safest conditions in the
industry. Related classes are conveniently conducted at night, usually one or two nights
per week. Program is registered with the Louisiana Department of Labor and the U.S.
Department of Labor, with participants receiving certificates upon completion. The course
curriculum is recognized and fully accredited by the American Council on Education.
Graduates are eligible for 60 college semester credit hours.
Applications:
Must be in person, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM, Wednesday from
8:00 AM until 7:00 PM
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, a high school graduate with a minimum of one
full year of high school algebra with a passing grade, receive a qualifying grade on a
state administered aptitude test, reside within our jurisdictional construction area, and
be physically able to perform the work of an electrical apprentice. Advanced placement for
documented previous electrical construction experience will be considered.
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