The finest electrical workers receive their training through the Electrical Training Alliance of NECA and the IBEW creating a unique model of educational partnership that sets the standard for excellence in the industry. This collaboration produces the best-trained and most up-to-date electrical apprentices and journeyworkers in the country, ensuring that our graduates are not only skilled but also well-prepared to meet the demands of an evolving field.

In a world that relies increasingly on electricity, there's no substitute for excellent training. The Dakotas Electrical Apprenticeship program is designed to ensure that skilled labor is always available in the rapidly growing field of electrical contracting. Our comprehensive training covers a wide range of essential topics, including telecommunications wiring, fiber optics, fire alarms, programmable logic control, power quality, safe job practices, and the National Electrical Code. Apprentices also receive hands-on experience that prepares them for real-world challenges, making them invaluable assets to their employers.

Qualifications

1. Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of registration. (May apply at 17)

2. Possess a valid government issued ID.

3. Able to work legally in the United States and provide a valid Social Security Number.

4. High School Graduate or;

• Have a certificate of High School Equivalency or GED or;

• Have a two-year Associate Degree or higher.

5. Successfully completed one full credit of High School Algebra with a passing grade or;

• One full semester of post-high school algebra with a passing grade or

• The electrical training ALLIANCE online Tech Math course

6. Capable of completing all requirements of apprenticeship, including being able & willing to:

• Safely perform, or learn to safely perform essential functions of the job

• Get to and from work at job sites within the geographical jurisdiction of the Local Union

• Attend and successfully complete all related instruction

• Understand and follow all DEA Rules and Policies

• Climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, poles, and towers of various heights

• Push, pull, crawl, crouch, and work in confined spaces, lift 25-50 pounds regularly, and use various hand and power tools

• Read, hear, speak, and understand instructions and warnings in English

Security Clearance Requirements

N/A

Eligibility to Work Requirements

Must have current authorization to work in the US

Required Documentation

1. Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of registration. (May apply at 17)

2. Possess a valid government issued ID.

3. Able to work legally in the United States and provide a valid Social Security Number.

4. High School Graduate or;

• Have a certificate of High School Equivalency or GED or;

• Have a two-year Associate Degree or higher.

5. Successfully completed one full credit of High School Algebra with a passing grade or;

• One full semester of post-high school algebra with a passing grade or

• The electrical training ALLIANCE online Tech Math course

6. Capable of completing all requirements of apprenticeship, including being able & willing to:

• Safely perform, or learn to safely perform essential functions of the job

• Get to and from work at job sites within the geographical jurisdiction of the Local Union

• Attend and successfully complete all related instruction

• Understand and follow all DEA Rules and Policies

• Climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, poles, and towers of various heights

• Push, pull, crawl, crouch, and work in confined spaces, lift 25-50 pounds regularly, and use various hand and power tools

• Read, hear, speak, and understand instructions and warnings in English