Alaska Joint Electrical Apprenticeship & Training Trust

Kornfeind Training Center Application Process

Overview of Program: The Alaska Joint Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Trust (AJEATT) are co-managed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1547, and the Alaska Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). The statewide program offers classroom instruction and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training for the fields of Inside Wireman, Outside Lineman, Telecommunications, and Residential Electrician; during which they are paid a percentage of the current journeyman wage scale. The only cost to the apprentices during their time indentured in the program is books for their respective classes taught at the training facilities in both Anchorage and Fairbanks.

Qualifications for Program: There is a $25.00 non-refundable application fee for all classifications. All applicants must have the following: High school diploma or higher degree, a valid Alaska Driver's license, proof of residency in the State of Alaska for consecutive months, sealed high school transcripts, and proof of completion of Algebra 1 with a grade of "C" or higher. In lieu of the Algebra requirement, completion of the Tech math course online is acceptable.

Application Deadlines: Our application deadlines run on calendar year-based quarters. We stop the process at that point and interview all applicants.

Training Programs: Inside Wireman, Outside Lineman, Telecommunications, Residential Electrician

Wage Outlook: Apprentices make a percentage of current journeyman wages: Inside-$36.10 p/hour; Outside-$44.98 p/hour; Residential-$20.26 p/hour.