How to become an Apprentice with the Marietta Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Council
5 year apprenticeship program that consists of on-the-job training and classroom study. Earn a living while working alongside a seasoned Journeyman Wireman throughout the week and attend class in the evenings 1-2 nights per week. Advancements in the program are achieved as you progress and hit milestones of on-the-job training hours and related classroom studies. The apprenticeship program not only allows you to earn a prominent career, but by attending a couple of additional classes, you could earn an associate's degree in applied science.
Apprentices will be given work assignments with a signatory contractor. The apprentice must have reliable transportation and willing to work anywhere within our jurisdiction no matter the relation to their residence. (Athens, Meigs, Morgan, Monroe, Noble, Washington counties and the following Townships in Vinton County: Knox, Madison, Vinton, Brown, and Wilkesville)
Interested individuals must visit:
Washington County Ohio Means Jobs Office
311 Third Street
Marietta, OH 45750
8-4 Monday - Friday
Meigs County Ohio Means Jobs Office
150 Mill St
P.O. Box 191,
Middleport, OH 45760
Phone: (740) 992-4576
8-4 Monday - Friday
Noble County Ohio Means Jobs Office
46049 Marietta Rd.
P O Box 250
Caldwell, OH 43724
Phone: (740) 732-2392
6-4 Monday - Thursday
Monroe County Ohio Means Job Office
100 Home Ave.
Woodsfield, OH 43793
Phone: (740) 472-1602
7-4:30 Monday thru Thursday
and request an application packet. Office staff will aid in completing the packet and gathering the required documents.
- must have a valid driver's license
- Official transcripts - high school (and college if applicable)
- Proof of successful completion of algebra I (if not on transcripts
After completing the application packet, passing the aptitude test, and collecting all of the required documents, the applicant will go to the MEJATC Training Center office (Tuesday's + Thursday's 1:00 - 4:00) to complete the application process. There is a $20 application fee due at the time of application...only check or money order will be accepted.
Selected individuals will qualify after completing a physical, drug-screen and pre-employment training.
The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. The applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. The sponsor will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under applicable law and lawful regulations issued thereunder.
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Thank you for showing interest in the Marietta Electrical JATC program. If you have additional questions, please contact our Training Director- Jarid Bates at 740-373-5054 x 200 at this time.
December 20, 2024
To Whom It May Concern:
On November 11th, 2024 at their regular meeting, the Marietta Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee decided to select a new class of apprentices.
We have been open for applications on a year- round basis and have set a cut-off date of February 28th, 2025 for applications to be processed for this selection. All interest applicants must start the process at either: Washington, Meigs, Noble or Monroe County Ohio Means Jobs offices. After completing the aptitude test the application will need to be brought to the MEJATC Training Center - 27754 St Route 7, Marietta OH 45750 from 1 – 4 on Tuesdays or Thursdays, for processing. All Applicants must apply in person and fully meet the following minimum qualifications (unless he or she has worked a minimum of four thousand (4000) hours specifically in the electrical construction trade) to proceed to an interview:
- Be a minimum of 17 years of age – copy of birth certificate.
- Be at least a high school graduate, or have a GED, or have a two-year associate degree or higher.-copy of transcript or diploma when received
- Show evidence of successful completion of 1 full year of high school Algebra with a passing grade, or one post high school course with a passing grade – or provide evidence of having successfully completed the Electrical Training Alliance On-Line Tech Math Course.-shown on official transcripts
- Provide an official transcript for high school, post high school education and training. All GED records must be submitted if applicable.
- Submit a DD214 to verify military training and / or experience if they are a veteran and wish to receive consideration for training / experience.
- Present evidence that they possess a valid driver’s license. -copy of valid driver’s license
- Present the OMJ aptitude test.
A pool of eligible applicants shall be established consisting of individuals who qualify for oral interview.
Prior to being indentured, each applicant selected from the pool must be at least 18 years of age.
Prior to being indentured, each applicant selected from the pool will be required to provide results of the physical examination and a drug test of decided by the Marietta Electrical JATC.
All applicants will be required to pay a processing fee of $20.00. It must be in the form of either a Cashiers Check, Money Order or a regular check made payable to the Marietta Electrical JATC. This processing fee is required at the time the application is turned into the Training Center and is non-refundable.
The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (Including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Each applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. The sponsor will take affirmative action, to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under applicable law and lawful regulations issued there under.
Applications who meet all basic requirements will be interviewed by the MEJATC. Apprentices will be selected in order of their final ranking.
Selected individuals will qualify after completing a physical, background check, drug-screening and pre-employment training.
Selected individuals must have reliable transportation and be willing to work anywhere within jurisdiction no matter the relation to their residence (Athens, Meigs, Morgan, Monroe, Noble, Washington counites and the following townships in Vinton County: Knox, Madison, Vinton, Brown and Wilesville).
Any additional questions can be answered by calling 7440-373-5054 ext 200 to speak with the Training Director.
Respectfully submitted,
Jarid W Bates
Training Director
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