IBEW Local 292 electrical apprenticeship

When does IBEW Local 292 take apprenticeship applications?

As of 2026-10-21: Applications: Quarterly. Applications run year-round with tests four times a year. The current deadline to open an application is Feb 15, 2027. $40 fee, then 30 days to finish everything, including the GAN experience form.

How do I apply to the IBEW Local 292 apprenticeship?

1. Open an application (By Feb 15): Paying the $40 fee starts your 30-day window.
2. Experience form (GAN PEF) (Within 30 days): Work, school and training history with uploads. Letters are optional but scored.
3. Aptitude test (After approval): GAN test at the JATC in St. Michael, held 4 times a year.
4. Score and rank emailed (4 weeks): Within about four weeks of the test.
5. Hired from the list (Late spring): Full-time work in summer, class one day a week from September.

What is the IBEW Local 292 aptitude test like?

GAN test at the JATC in St. Michael, held 4 times a year. Timing: After approval. It counts for 50% of your ranking (GAN test: reading, math, paper folding, mechanical comprehension, problem solving. No calculator).

Does IBEW Local 292 interview apprenticeship applicants?

No. IBEW Local 292 ranks applicants without an interview right now. Experience form (GAN PEF): Work, school and training history with uploads. Letters are optional but scored.

How does IBEW Local 292 rank applicants?

Aptitude test 50%, Experience form and letter 50%. Ranked by total score. You stay on the eligibility list up to a year; hiring is usually late spring to early summer, from #1 down.

Can I retake the IBEW Local 292 aptitude test or interview?

You can retake the aptitude test only after a year on the eligibility list.

Are there other ways in besides the IBEW Local 292 apprenticeship list?

Pre-apprentice work: Local 292 contractors hire pre-apprentices directly with an active application, but hiring is frozen right now. IEC or ABC programs: Merit-shop programs often accept within months.