North Louisiana Chapter, Inc., National Electrical Contractors Association
Steven G. Martin, Chapter Manager
8909 Mansfield Road
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-9541
E-mail: northlaneca@gmail.com
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union # 576
Darryl Lavespere – Business Manager
6703 Masonic Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-5811
E-mail: tina@ibewlocai576.com
Alexandria Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee
Landry Ducote, Training Director
6703 Masonic Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-5811
E-mail: jatc576@bellsouth.net
Program: Alexandria Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
Director: Landry Ducote
Address: 6703 Masonic Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: (318) 443-5811
Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00AM until 12:00 Noon
1:00PM- 4:30PM
Description: Combines supervised, structured on-the-job training along with related theoretical instruction. Prepares individuals for skilled employment opportunities by conducting training in bona fide and documented employment settings. The term of electrical apprenticeship is five years, with a minimum of 8,000 hours on job training and a minimum of 900 hours of related classroom instruction. Electrical apprentices earn an excellent wage during the on job training phase of apprenticeship and receive incremental wage increases throughout the training in accordance with a predefined wage progression schedule. Participants learn by working directly under the supervision and tutelage of master electricians in electrical construction. The course curriculum is recognized and fully accredited by the American Council on Education. Graduates are eligible for 60 college semester credit hours.
Applications: Applications for electrical apprenticeship opportunities are accepted on Mondays through Friday from 8:00AM until12:00 Noon and from 1:00PM-4:30PM
Minimum Requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, a high school graduate or G.E.D. with a minimum of one full year of high school algebra with a passing grade, receive a qualifying grade on a national administered aptitude test, reside within our jurisdictional construction area, and be physically able to perform the work of an electrical apprentice.