ELECTRICIANS

Scope of Work - The work of Electrical Construction Workers (Inside Wiremen) can be divided into broad categories such as new construction, remodeling, maintenance, and repair.  While the jobs differ, the mental and physical skills acquired in a properly designed and administered training program prepare the electrical worker for this entire range of work.  During a career as an electrical construction worker, a person will likely be involved in many different types of jobs presenting many new and different challenges, working with his or her hands as well as with their mind.  Much of the work involves installation, assembling, testing, repairing, layout, and design of electrical wiring, fixtures, and apparatus used for power, light, heating, air conditioning, and many types of control systems.  Many jobs now incorporate computers.  Due to the nature of the work, above average math and reading skills are essential.

Working Conditions - Work is done both indoors and outdoors in all temperatures, weather, and environmental conditions.  The trade, at times, requires considerable physical effort for lifting, carrying materials, ladders, and tools, and climbing ladders and scaffolds.  Since most of the work is performed from ladders, scaffolds, or powered lifts, the Electrical Construction Worker must be comfortable working at a variety of heights.  Most job functions require the use of hand and power tools.

Apprenticeship Requirements

Length of Program -  5-year apprenticeship, class one day every two weeks. 

Requirements - Must have high school diploma or GED, with minimum one year algebra, prefer math through college level algebra or trigonometry.  Excellent reading skills are needed and attendance record is important.

Courses Required - Classes include Safety, Electrical Codes, Code Calculations, Motor Controls, Transformers and Motors, Programmable Controllers, Grounding, Journeyman Upgrading - Review of Electric Theory, Codes, Math, etc.

Electrical Workers Local 58
Electrical Industry Training Center
2277 E. Eleven Mile Road, Suite 1
Warren, MI 48092-3500
(586) 751-6600
FAX (586) 751-6699      Gary Polulak,Training Coordinator

Jeff Radjewski, Career Opportunity Consultant-
(313) 963-2130

Territories Covered:  Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Huron, Sanilac, St.Clair and part of Livingston.

Kalamazoo Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee- Local 131
1473 North 30th Street
Galesburg, MI  49053
(269) 388-4434
FAX  (269) 388-9044  Morris A. Applebey, Training Coordinator
mapplebey@ibew131.com
www.ibew131.com
Territories Covered: Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Van Buren counties.

Robert Koerschner, Career Opportunity Consultant- (906) 779-1505

Territories Covered:  Dickinson, Iron, Houghton, Baraga, Keweenaw, Ontonagon.

Electrician Local 252 - Ann Arbor Electrical Apprenticeship School
Ann Arbor Electrical J.A.T.C.
13400 Luick Drive
Chelsea , MI 48118
www.excel252.org
info@ibew252.org
(734) 475-1180
FAX (734) 475-1209      Jeff Grimston, Training Director Greg Stephens, Career Opportunity Consultant-
(734) 424-0978

Territories Covered:  Washtenaw and Jackson Counties , parts of Livingston & Ingham Counties.

Electrician Local 275 – West Michigan Electrical Apprenticeship Program
140 N. 64th Street
Coopersville, MI 49404
lu275@grgig.net
(616) 837-7149      
FAX (616) 837-1785   Walter Christopherson, Training Coordinator

Dave Kitchen, Career Opportunity Consultant

Territories Covered:  Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa; Laketon, Fillmore, Overisel, Salem, Door, Leighton in Allegan; Thornapple, & Irving in Barry; Otisco, Orleans, Ronald, North Plains, Keene, Easton, Ionia, Lyons, Boston, Berlin, Campbell & Odessa in Ionia; Coldwater, Gilmore, Sherman, Nottawa, Bloomfield, Deerfield, Rolland & Fremont in Isabella;  Sweetwater, Webber, Cherry Valley, Pinora Lake, Yates, Pleasant Plains, & Chase in Lake; Victory, Sherman, Sheridan, Hamlin, Amber, Pere Marquette, Custer, Branch, Summitt, Riverton, Eden & Logan in Mason; Richmond, Hersey, Evart & Orient in Osceola.

Electrician Local 445 - Battle Creek Electrical JATC
1375 West Michigan Avenue
Battle Creek, MI  49017
(269) 660-9170
FAX (269) 660-0711   Chris MacCreery , Training Coordinator Steve Franklin, Career Opportunity Consultant-
(616) 964-4545

Territories Covered:  Branch, Calhoun and some of Barry and Eaton.

Electrician Local 498 J.A.T.C.
3912 Blair Town Hall Road
Traverse City, MI  49684
(231) 943-4980
FAX (231) 943-8000      Michelle Herbert, JATC Secretary Bernie Mailloux, Career Opportunity Consultant

Territories Covered:  Charlevoix, Antrim, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Wexford, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Clare, Lake, Mason, Cheboygan, Emmet, Crawford, Osceola, Ostego, Roscommon.

Electrician Local 557
1400 West Genese Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602–5197
(989) 754-5545      George Dryer, Training Coordinator
FAX (989) 754-1724
*Applications 1st & 3rd Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Robert Orr, Career Opportunity Consultant-
(989) 781-0516

Territories Covered:  Gratiot, Tuscolo and Saginaw.

Electrician Local 665 - Lansing Electrical J.A.T.C.
5708 Corner Stone Drive , M102
PO Box 40010-4102 W
Lansing , MI 48901
lawrence@lejatc.org
www.lejatc.org
(517) 485-9468
FAX (517) 483-9696     Lawrence Hidalgo, Training Coordinator Bill Patrick, Career Opportunity Consultant-
(517) 393-5530

Territories Covered:  Eaton, Clinton, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia, Livingston, Shiawassee.

Electrician Local 692 - Bay City Electrical Apprenticeship Program
1300 W. Thomas
Bay City, MI  48706
levasseur71363@netscape.net
(989) 686-4890     Paul LeVasseur, Training Coordinator
FAX (989) 686-5416 Tom Ryder, Career Opportunity Consultant-
(989) 684-4510

Territories Covered:  Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Bay, Gladwin, Montmorency, Oscoda, Ogemaw, Presque Isle, Iosco, Cheyboygan (except Mentor), Midland (except Mt. Haley, Jasper, Porter & Ingersoll),  Frost, Franklin, Hayes, Hamilton, Hatton, Arthur, Grand, & Sheridan Township in Clare; Lovells in Crawford; Wawatan in Emmett; Roscommon, Backus & Nester in Roscommon; Vernon, Wise, Isabella, Denver Union & Chippewa in Isabella; Dover, Chester & Charlton in Otsego, Wisner & Akron in Tuscola.

The Flint Electrical J.A.T.C.
IBEW, Local 948 – NECA, Flint Division
5209 Exchange Drive
Flint , MI 48507
flintjatc@aol.com
(810) 720-0583    
FAX (810) 720-0584
Lee A. Lattimore, Apprenticeship and  Training Director 

Territories Covered:  Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee (part ), Tuscola (Millington only).

Electricians Local 979 - Escanaba Electrical Appenticeship Program
1219 First Avenue
Escanaba, MI  49892
(906) 786-1773     Gerry Smith, Training Coordinator
FAX (906) 786-0277

Territories Covered:  All of the Counties of Delta and Schoolcraft and all of the County of Menominee (except the Townships of Menominee, Mellon, & Ingallston).

Electrician Local 1070 - Upper Peninsula J.A.T.C.
119 S. Front Street
Marquette, MI 49855
Website - http://ibew1070.com
www.lu1070@chartermi.net
(906) 226-7497
FAX (906) 225-0821         Richard Plantenga, Training Coordinator

Bryan Johnson, Career Opportunity Consultant - (906) 226-7497

Territories Covered:  Marquette, Alger, Luce, Chippewa and Mackinac.

Toledo Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee / Local 8
Toledo Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Center
803 Lime City Road
Rossford, Ohio  43460
www.tejatc.org
dwellington@tejatc.org
(419) 666-8088
FAX 419-666-3984        David R. Wellington, Training Coordinator

Dennis Duffy, Career Opportunity Consultant-
(419)-666-8920

Territories Covered:  Hillsdale, Lenawee, Monroe.

South Bend & Vicinity Electrical Apprenticeship & Training-  J.A.T.C. (Electrician Local 153)
56365 Peppermint Road
South Bend, IN 46619
rmichaelis@jatc153.com
www.jatc153.com
(574) 233-1721
FAX (574) 233-1947      Ronald Michaelis, Training Coordinator Ed Taff, Career Opportunity Consultant-
(574) 287-8655 Territories Covered:  Berrien and Cass.