**All information on this page MUST be reviewed before submitting an application**

Apprenticeship Application Requirements:

  1. Language & Eligibility:
    • Fluent in English.
    • Eligible to work in the U.S.
  2. Physical & Logistical Ability:
    • Physically and mentally able to safely perform essential functions of the job.
    • Able to commute within the program’s geographical area.
    • Able and willing to attend all related classroom training as required to complete their apprenticeship.
    • Able to climb and work from ladders, poles and towers of various heights.
    • Able to crawl and work in confined spaces such as attics, manholes and crawlspaces.
    • Able to read, hear and understand instructions and warnings in English.
  3. Age & Education:
    • Minimum age of 17 ½ at time of application, 18 years of age at time of selection.
    • High school diploma or GED, or a two-year associate degree or higher.
    • One year of high school algebra or equivalent post-secondary algebra course with a passing grade.
  4. Documentation:
    • Valid driver’s license.
    • Social Security card.
    • Official high school and post-secondary transcripts.
    • GED records, if applicable.
    • DD-214 for military veterans.
  5. Application Process:
    • Apply online at the OUTREACH.ETIEDU.org TradeSchool website.
    • Click on TRADESCHOOL Login button.
    • Create an account, Allow 1 WEEK for account verification.
    • Complete all required fields and upload required documents:
      1. driver’s license
      2. Social Security card
      3. DD-214 if applicable.
    • Official High School transcripts- Mail-in (ONLY OFFICIAL, SEALED TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE ACCEPTED) or electronic from a third party (such as Parchment or Scribble)
    • If your documents are in a language other than English, have them translated and notarized.
    • Once you complete the application process, you will receive confirmation that your application is complete (Please allow 7-10 Business Days).
  6. Next Steps:

Aptitude Test – When the application deadline is closed, qualified applicants will be notified about the date, time and place to report to for an aptitude examination. The test battery covers reading comprehension and math. The aptitude test is a pass/fail test proctored, by a third party, at the ETI facility. *Applicants must attain a passing minimum score of 4 or above

Interview - If a qualified applicant passes the aptitude test, they will be notified and scheduled for the
upcoming interviews. You will receive a score that determines your place in the Pool of Eligible applicants (POE).

Orientation - Applicants offered a spot in the apprenticeship and selected for employment must be at least 18 years old and will be subject to a drug screening prior to acceptance.

ETI Locations:

  • San Diego: 4675 Viewridge Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123 858-569-6633
  • Imperial: 2420 Imperial Business Park Drive, Imperial, CA 92251 760-355-3000
  • Email: info@sdett.org

For more details and to start your application, visit the OUTREACH.ETIEDU.org TradeSchool website.

TESTING DATES CALENDAR

 

APTITUDE TEST PREPARATION

**FREE**

Electrical Training Alliance Test Prep  (Left side of page has links)

Khan Academy focus on: Basic math, Algebra and Trigonometry

Test preparation: $$

Electric Prep

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NJATC Aptitude Test Prep

 

APPLICANT RE-INTERVIEW REQUEST FORM

 

 

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