You must be at least 17 years of age and have graduated from high school or have a GED when you apply for the program.

A Photo I.D. is required to check into the aptitude exam. Upon acceptance into the apprenticeship program, you are required to have reliable transportation to the Training Center and to any job-site to which you are assigned.

The process consists of online Application, filling out a personal experience form (PEF), uploading high school transcripts, work/school/military documents, and taking the aptitude exam.

Each program has a different Apprentice wage structure.  All Apprentices enter at a given wage rate and receive increases as they move successfully through the program.  For specific program wage information, click here

Transcript will need to be uploaded while completing the GAN personal experience form (PEF).

You can apply for all three programs – or any combination of them – at the same time, provided they are open for applications.

However, once you accept an offer of apprenticeship in any program (for example, the Telecommunications Technician program), you are committed to that program. You will not be permitted to apply for, be considered for, or be placed on the selection list for any other apprenticeship program (such as the Inside Wireman program) until you have completed your current apprenticeship or at least two (2) years have passed since you left it.

A criminal record does not exclude you from applying to the program.   Individuals with a criminal record will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Related electrical field and classroom experience may be uploaded while completing the GAN personal experience form (PEF).

Individuals who have Military experience and specific electrical field and classroom instruction are excellent candidates for the program.

Military experience can be uploaded while completing the GAN personal experience form (PEF).

If accepted into the apprenticeship program, you will need to have internet access and access to a Windows based computer to complete homework assignments.

Computer/Internet access can be made available at the Training Center for apprentices who do not have it available elsewhere.

The minimum recommended computer specifications are:

• 15” HD Display
• HD Graphics
• 13 or better Processor (Dual Core minimum)
• 4GB RAM
• Sound
• Wireless Wi-Fi
• Microsoft Windows 7, 8 (full version, no RT) or 10
• Web Browser (Firefox recommended)
• Flash
• Java

The apprenticeship programs at the Detroit Electrical Industry Training Center are funded by a joint labor-management partnership between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 58 and the National Electrical Contractors Association of Southeastern Michigan. Through this industry partnership and investment, the Detroit Electrical Industry Training Center offers comprehensive classroom and hands-on education for electrical apprentices at nominal cost to the participant.

The following is an overview of the estimated expenses for the apprenticeship program:

Application Processing Fee:

Inside Program:  $50.00

Sound/Communications/Data Management Program:  $50.00

Residential Program:  $30.00

Fees are collected electronically at the time of online application. 

Basic Tools Starter Set:  The Detroit EITC offers basic tool kits at discounted pricing to Apprentices entering the program ranging in price from $300-$500.  Tool Kit details will be covered in detail upon your entry into the program.

Tuition/Books/Blended Learning:  Program Tuition ranges based on your chosen program (Inside, Sound/Communication/Data, or Residential).

All tuition payments are collected via payroll deduction.

Work Boots:  $100-$150 (based on personal preference)

Work Apparel: $150-$250 (based on personal preference)

(Additional tools, apparel or gear may be needed depending on job

requirements, limited by collective bargaining agreement.)

Apprentices are in school one day every other week and are assigned to our contractors to work during the remaining days of the two-week period. Regular workdays are 8 hours long and can vary between shifts. Weekday and weekend overtime work is also common. Job locations vary and apprentices may be required to change job locations frequently. For a brief video overview of the typical day of work for an apprentice, click here.

“Needs PEF” means that your information is being sent to GAN Human Resources. After GAN Human Resources processes your information, you will receive a link. (please allow 2 weeks for processing). The link will take you to your dashboard on the GAN portal. You will complete your personal experience form, upload high school transcripts, upload school/work/military documents.

Once you’ve completed the aptitude test, the PEF and the letter of recommendation successfully, you will be placed on the selection list for a period of one (1) year.

After one year if you are not selected, your application will be removed from the selection list, and you will need to reapply for the program if you wish to do so.

If you fail, your drug screen you will not be indentured into the apprenticeship.

 

Physical restrictions disclosed from your entry physical will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

 

• Construction or electrical related work experience

• Algebra/Applied Math

• Reading comprehension courses

 

Yes.   Our third-party testing provider, offers study guide materials for purchase, click here.

Contact us at support@detroiteitc.org.