APPLICATION INFORMATION

Description: The Shreveport Electrical Apprenticeship Program is a five-year program with classroom instruction and paid on-the-job training. Classes are nine months out  of the year on Tuesday and Thursday nights starting at 5:00 PM for 2.5 hrs. The program covers all phases of the electrical industry from conduit installation to instrumentation. On the job training starts about June 15 each year.

Applications: Applications will be taken Monday – Friday, year around from 8:00AM until 4:30 PM. Applications will be taken at 1013-B Gould Dr., Bossier City. Applicants must apply in person or download application and return in person.

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Minimum Requirements:

• This is an equal opportunity program and anyone will be considered that meets the following requirements:
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• A high school graduate or GED
• Passed one year of algebra
• Receive a qualifying grade on a nationally administered aptitude test
• Be physically able to perform the work of an electrical apprentice

The following documents must be provided:

• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Driver’s License
• Transcript of High School Grades
• High School Diploma or GED certificate
• Proof of passing one year of Algebra
• Application fee: $25.00 (cash, check, money order)
• DD-214 (for military veterans).​

APTITUDE TESTING

ElectricPrep is a website that provides voluntary online courses specifically crafted for individuals who want to practice their math and reading comprehension skills before taking the aptitude test. Courses offered include a mathematics refresher, reading comprehension and an introduction to the electrical industry. However, there is a fee involved (which we do not see a penny of it).

If you can't afford these prep courses, we recommend that individuals prepare themselves for the math portion of the aptitude test by utilizing Bossier Parish Community Colleges Open Campus, or Khan Academy's free math course for Algebra 1.
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ElectricPrep will also prepare you for the apprenticeship oral interview, which is the most important component of the application process. Most interviews take 10 - 20 minutes. It gives our training committee an opportunity to evaluate your ability to communicate clearly and answer questions thoughtfully, assess your capabilities in communication and find out how you have handled situations in the past that are relevant to occupational success.

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IS THIS THE RIGHT CAREER CHOICE FOR YOU?

Question: What type of applicants can succeed in the apprenticeship program?
 
Answer: This is a rigorous program for those that are driven and determined to better their lives through hard work. Those who complete the program will have a well paying, lifelong career. The ideal characteristics and traits that an applicant should possess include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Mature and responsible
• Is at least 18 years old
• Is seeking a lifelong career as a union electrician
• Has a reliable automobile
• Gets along well with others
• Works well in a team environment
• Is hardworking and willing to learn
• Follows directions
• Has a positive attitude and is helpful to others
• Drug-free

For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.​

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SUBJECT MATTERS INCLUDE:

• Basic & Advanced Electrical
• NFPA Electrical Code
• Semiconductors
• Digital
• Fiber Optics & Photoelectronics
• Fire Alarms
• Programmable Logic Control
• Power Harmonics/Power Quality
• Instrumentation
• Welding