ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE

1. At least 17 years of age on the date of filing an application, and 18 or older to be indentured. 
2.  U.S. Citizen or meet INS requirements
3. Physically and mentally able to safely perform or learn to safely perform essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations.
4. Must reside within the nine bay area counties and able to attend work in San Francisco. ( San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Santa Clara, Marin, Napa, & Sonoma).  The JATC will determine your residency by reviewing your driver's license  or other appropriate identification card.  If, however, the JATC learns that the address provided to the JATC is no longer current and is not within the listed counties, your application will not be considered. 
5. Able to attend all related classroom training as required to complete their apprenticeship.
6. Able to climb ladders, scaffolds, poles and towers of various heights.
7. Able to crawl and work in confined spaces such as attics, and crawlspaces.
8. Able to read, hear and understand instructions and warnings.

There are 3 Different Applications:

• Helmets to Hardhats:

This application is for those who have served in the Military and have received an honorable discharge within the last five years. 

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Photo Identification, such as a valid driver’s license, D.M.V. Identification Card, or Passport.
2. DD214

        An honorably discharged United States military veteran will qualify for an oral interview by the SFJATC (must apply within five (5) years from discharge date). Applicants who have served overseas and/or lived on base for a minimum of two (2) years prior to application will have any existing residency restriction waived.  This is a method of direct interview.

• 4000 Hours:

This application is for those who have 4000 hours (or more) of prior experience working for a C10 Electrical Contractor with 110 volts or higher.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Photo Identification, such as a valid driver’s license, D.M.V. Identification Card, or Passport
2. Proof of completion of school, i.e. High School diploma or transcripts, General Equivalency diploma (GED) or a two-year Associate Degree or Higher.
3. Undisputable documentation that defines their experience in the electrical construction industry.  This documentation must be comprised of official documents of the following: notarized letters of experience confirmation and sworn statements along with tax/payroll records.  Substantiated Electrical Construction work experience consists of working for a C10 Electrical Contractor and working on and performing installations of 110 volts and/or higher. Such documentation must remain with the applicant’s record.  The JATC will examine all documentation submitted to determine qualification of the applicant and schedule an interview if needed.  An absolute minimum of four-thousand hours of ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION WORK EXPERIENCE must be proven to meet this qualification.  No other form of electronic or electrical experience/training or construction experience will be given credit under this provision.

• Regular:

This application is for Everyone else

REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                                                                                             

1.  Photo Identification, such as a valid driver’s license, D.M.V. Identification Card, or Passport

2. Proof of completion of school, such as a High School diploma or the equivalent (i.e.: GED), in lieu of a high school diploma or its equivalent, show proof of a two-year Associate Degree or Higher.

3. Proof of Algebra, Calculus, or Trigonometry, Provide evidence of successful completion of one full year of Algebra, Calculus or Trigonometry  with a grade of a (C ) or higher.  One full year (2 semesters) of high school or one semester post high school (e.g., Adult Ed, Community College, etc.) or provide evidence of having passed the NJATC Tech Math course. If your proof of the math requirement does not clearly state "ALGEBRA" or "TRIGONOMETRY" or "CALCULUS", you must submit a syllabus from your school showing the math that you are presenting was indeed Algebra, Trigonometry or Calculus.

   If you do not have the required math, you will need to take a class at any community college of your choice or the Tech Math class at www.skillsprep.org

             

Mailed in  or Hand delivered applications will not be accepted.

The Test:    

When you apply, if you have all the required documents and your application is accepted, you will be given a date and instructions on when and where to appear for your test.  The test is a 10th grade reading comprehension & mathematics (based around algebra) test.  It is similar to the S.A.T. test.  To help prepare for the test you may visit:   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ieHdCzpUc-4DmsEv1QnXPXm11ADgXgkx/view

or search the internet for a S.A.T. study guide.

The Interview:

If you pass the test, you will be invited back for an interview.  The interview is a standard interview. 

Everyone who interviews will be placed on our eligible applicant list.  We will contact applicants from the list and offer them an apprenticeship with the SFJATC when we have room in the school, the contractors need more apprentices and the committee directs us to take in a new apprentice(s).

Requirements to be Indentured

1. Complete the application process
2. Pass the aptitude test to assess your skills in algebraic functions and reading comprehension 
3. Complete the interview
4. Must have a valid California driver’s license at time of indenture.
5. Must be 18 years of age or older
6. Must attend classes as required by the San Francisco Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee.
7. Must abide by standards adopted by the San Francisco Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee