The application process

Inside Wireman Apprenticeship

The Kalamazoo Electrical Training Alliance accepts applications all year-round.

Basic Requirements to Become an Apprentice

Completed Online Application - there is a $25 application fee. (All applications are open for 30 days after paying the application fee.)
High school diploma or GED or a two-year Associate Degree (or its equivalent)*
Passing grade of a “C” or higher in Algebra*
A minimum of 17 years old to apply and 18 years old when you begin your apprenticeship
Must be willing to drug test for employment
Desire to work in all weather conditions

* If you are currently in high school and have not received your diploma, please request a letter from your counselor, stating that you are on track to graduate. If you do not have an Algebra credit, the “Tech Math” course will also meet our requirement. Certificate of completion will be required for proof: www.skillsprep.org

* Transcripts must be “Official” transcripts.

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what happens next?

aptitude test

Once it is determined that you meet the basic requirements listed above, you will be scheduled to take our aptitude test, which covers two areas: algebra and functions, and reading comprehension. To qualify for an interview with the Apprenticeship Committee, applicants must achieve a score of at least 5 on a scale of 0-9.

Interview with the Apprenticeship Committee

Applicants will be interviewed by our Apprenticeship Committee, which will evaluate your responses and assign a score between 0-100. Your score will be averaged and used to rank you on our eligibility list. Apprentices are selected from the top of this list. Your ranking will remain valid for one year from the date of your interview. Selection is based on the needs of the contractors

the selection process

The Kalamazoo ETA Committee is responsible for selecting apprentices for the Electrical Industry. This Committee is staffed by representatives from both management and labor organizations. They look for individuals who exhibit strong character, aptitude, motivation, and personality traits suited for success in the electrical trade. Apprentice candidates are considered under equal employment opportunity guidelines, required to participate in standardized testing, and are personally interviewed by the KETA. The Committee’s goal is to select candidates who demonstrate reliability and a genuine desire to succeed.

Selection may not occur immediately following your interview with the Apprenticeship Committee, and it is common for several months to pass before a decision is made. If you are chosen for the apprenticeship program, you will be notified via email and phone. Class sizes vary depending on the needs of our contractors.

Take the First Step to a Secure Future in the Electrical Trades

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Spots are limited and highly competitive.

Kalamazoo Electrical Training Alliance will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on 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.