IBEW Local 246 (Steubenville, OH) Recruits New Apprentices--Free Education and Paid Training!

IBEW recruiting new apprentice class

From the Steubenville Herald-Star, Thursday, February 24, 2005

STEUBENVILLE - Since 1945, Local 246 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers has been involved in providing well-trained electricians for various construction, installation and maintenance programs and projects.
This tradition of training for excellence, safety and efficiency continues with an increased emphasis on use of state-of-the-art techniques as the control systems become more technical and advanced at an increasing rate.

Tony Shreve, training director for IBEW Local 246, said the Steubenville Joint Apprenticeship Committee has been involved in the apprentice program for 60 years.

Shreve said Local 246 is in the process of recruiting a new class of apprentices from applicants in Local 246's jurisdictional area, which includes Jefferson, Harrison, Carroll, Columbiana, Hancock and Brooke counties.

Kyle Brown, business manager of Local 246, noted the apprentice program is a five-year training session for about 10 applicants who successfully meet all the criteria to enter the apprentice program.

"We have a new class every other year," Brown said.

To qualify for the program, applicants must:

€ Be 18 years old no later than July 1;

€ Have a valid driver's license;

€ Be a high school graduate or hold a GED;

€ Have completed one full year of high school Algebra with a passing grade or one post-high school Algebra course with a passing grade;

€ Pass a qualifying test given by the National Joint Apprentice Training Committee;

€ Be physically capable of performing the work of the trade;

€ Provide official transcripts of high school and post-high school courses and grades (applications must be completed by May 13);

€ Must reside in the jurisdiction area for at least 12 months prior to making application for the apprentice class.

Applicants will be charged a $35 non-refundable application fee.

Shreve noted applicants will be selected on the basis of qualifications without regard to race creed, color or national origin.

Shreve also said applicants must meet all basic requirements to be eligible for an interview and must pass a drug screening test.

Applications will be available at the K.W. Gasser Training Center, 626 N. Court St. (located behind the IBEW building at 626 N. Fourth St.) from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. April 25, 27, 28, 29; and May 2, 4, 5, and 6; and from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 26 and May 3.

For information, call One Stop (740) 282-0971.

Founded in 1902, the IBEW represents approximately 750,000 members who work in a wide variety of fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government. The IBEW has members in both the United States and Canada and stands out among the American unions in the AFL-CIO because it is among the largest and has members in many skilled occupations.