Apprenticeship
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The Atlanta Chapter operates the apprenticeship program in accordance with the US Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship Standards. The two main program requirements are: minimum of 576 hours of classroom training and 8,000 hours (up to 4 years) of on the job training (OJT). When both of these requirements are met a certification of Journeyperson Electrician is issued to the apprentice and they are offically recognized as an electrician in all 50 states. IEC allows direct transfers in and out of the Atlanta program to and from any program utilizing the IEC National Curriculum. There are nearly 10,000 registered IEC apprentices in over 40 training locations nationwide. IEC also allows apprentices from non-IEC programs to enter the program at advanced levels based upon a testing process for classroom placement. OJT hours are accepted from a documented training program. The apprenticeship program is offered onsite, as well as, online (or distance learning) for those whom need to travel for work or are not closed enough to a physical location. The Professional Electricians' Program (PEP) is an advanced apprenticeship program for those whom have at least 5 years of field experience, yet lack the formal education. All of these programs receive journeyman certification. |
ACCREDITATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
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"2012 Apprenticeship Chapter of the Year" awarded to IEC Atlanta from the IEC National. The nature of this award is based upon the following criteria: the percentage of member companies participating in the apprenticeship program; use of innovative recruiting methods and quality of student programs and services. Other factors include how well the chapter creates an IEC community, student grade point averages and retention rates, as well as participation on local and national committees and instructor performance regarding certifications and training that make a direct impact on education quality. Only one award is given annually to the 60 National chapters. To read more about Atlanta's award, click on the "Award Winner" medallion to the left. |
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Atlanta Chapter's Electrical Training Program is recognized by and registered with the US Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship. Over the 30 years that the Electrical Apprenticeship Program has been registered, we have turned-out 100's of journeyman electricians. The certification is recognized in all 50 states, far surpasing any other certification for a jourmenyman electrician. Click on the logo to the left to visit the offical DOL website for apprenticeship. |
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The American Council on Education grants up to 37 hours of college credit for any apprentice whom completes the Atlanta Chapter IEC Apprenticeship Program. These hours may be transferred to any technical collge or university that accepts ACE accreditation. The IEC curriculum is regularly reviewed by ACE to meet its high standards of accreditation. To determine what schools accept ACE credits and learn more about the process, click on the link to the left. |
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The Department of Veteran's Affairs recognizes Atlanta Chapter IEC's Apprenticeship Program, therefore allowing verterans to receive their veteran's benefits for those whom are eligible. To find out more about the VA Program, click on the logo to the left. |
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Atlanta Chapter IEC is an approved training provider for GA Governor's Office of Workforce Development as and offical training provider for the Workforce Investment Act for 10 counties in the Atlanta metro area, including the City of Atlanta. This means if an individual is eligible for funding, they can then choose the Atlanta Chapter Electrical Apprenticeship Program as the training provider and receive funding to attend the program. To determine if you are eligible, click on the logo to the left. |
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