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Accepting applications by mail only. To be eligible for the next aptitude test in February 2024, applications must be postmarked no later than Thursday, December 21, 2023. Please see our Application Announcement for instructions on how to apply.

  • The Tri-County Electrical Apprenticeship Program

    The Tri-County Electrical Apprenticeship Program

    Apprenticeship opportunity in Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey County.

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  • Continuing Education Classes

    Continuing Education Classes

    Journeyman Upgrade/Continuing Education Classes Offered Through Our Training Center

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  • Earn While You Learn

    Earn While You Learn

    Work for a signatory electrical contractor during the day, earning a wage, attending school two nights per week.

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Apprenticeship Application Notice

Applications, including all required application documentation, should be mailed to:
Tri-County Electrical JATC c/o Stacy Rubalcava
P.O. Box 4436
Stockton, CA 95204

Incomplete applications or missing documents will not be considered and will be returned.

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The Tri-County Electrical Joint Apprenticeship And Training Committee

neca ibew colorThe Tri-County Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) is a jointly administered program by the Monterey Bay California Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 234.

The JATC covers the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties and is the only federally and state-registered electrical apprenticeship program located in the Monterey Bay area. The JATC administers a five-year Inside electrical apprenticeship program. Indentured apprentices work for a signatory electrical contractor during the day, earning a wage, in addition to attending school in Castroville two nights a week. The apprenticeship school year begins in August and completes in May.

The Tri-County Electrical JATC also provides continuing education for Journeymen Wiremen who work as Electricians in the Monterey Bay area.

Only fully completed applications with all documentation will be accepted.  Click here for details.

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Electric Prep provides online courses, specifically crafted for applicants seeking to enter the IBEW/NECA electrical apprenticeship.

Additional Resources

Tri-County Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee

Santa Cruz - San Benito - Monterey Counties

IBEW Union, Local 234 Educational & Training Fund 501(c)3
10300 Merritt Street - Castroville, CA 95012
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday from 12pm – 5pm

Please do not drop off or mail in applications at this address.
For any questions you may have, please call (831) 633-3063.
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