ABOUT US

SAVANNAH ELECTRICAL TRAINING ALLIANCE

The Savannah ETA is an Apprenticeship Program for future Electricians. Apprentices are placed with one of our signatory Union Contractors to learn all aspects of electrical work (such as Commercial, Industrial, and Residential). Classes will be held one night a week from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM.

 An Application Fee of $40.00 (Non-Refundable) Will Be Required at the time of Application.

 Our Electrical Apprenticeship is a four-year program; you will earn while you learn.

To get started, you must have the listed qualifications/documentation requirements listed below. Upon acquiring all documentation, call our office to schedule an appointment to fill out an application, and submit to a Background Check. The next step is to take an Aptitude Test consisting of Reading Comprehension and Math. Once you pass the Aptitude Test, your interview will then be scheduled to appear before the Apprenticeship Committee. Upon acceptance, you will be placed in the pool of eligible candidates to begin school at the start of the next school year and be placed on the work list.

Qualifications / Documentation

 1.      Must be 18 years old

2.      Valid Driver’s License (Valid ID is not acceptable ~ must be a Driver’s License.)

3.      Social Security Card

4.      Birth Certificate

5.      Official High School Transcripts (One-year completed/passed Algebra) 1.00 full credit

6.      High School Diploma or GED (GED testing scores are not acceptable)

7.      OSHA 10 Card (https://www.careersafeonline.com/courses/osha-10-hour/construction )

A passing grade, classroom attendance, and the following OJT Hours constitute a raise:

        1st Year Apprentice            $18.34     55%             1st   Period        (0000 - 1000 OJT Hours)

          1st Year Apprentice            $20.01     60%             2nd Period        (1000 - 2000 OJT Hours)

          2nd Year Apprentice           $21.68     65%             3rd   Period      (2001 - 3500 OJT Hours)

          3rd Year Apprentice           $23.35     70%             4th   Period      (3501 - 5000 OJT Hours)

          4th Year Apprentice            $25.01     75%             5th   Period      (5001 - 6500 OJT Hours)

          4th Year Apprentice            $28.35     85%             6th   Period      (6501 - 8000 OJT Hours)

If you are Eligible to Receive the V.A. Benefits You must provide our office with a copy of your DD214 Form and fill out a VSO55 Form in the office to get your benefits started.

 Our requirements for School are that you have an up-to-date laptop and email address, (iCloud email addresses are not compatible). Construction appropriate clothing/footwear for on-the-job training. Tuition, Books and Computer Module costs vary by year.

If you have any questions, you may contact our office at (912) 964-1989.

COMMITTEE

IBEW NECA

Alton Mosley - Secretary Ashley Jordan - Chairman

Jeff Knowlton - Trustee Trey Neely - Trustee

Ray Harrison - Trustee Robert Homrich - Trustee

Tucker Littlepage - Trustee

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