New York City · Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry, FlushingCap likely reached

IBEW Local 3 electrician apprenticeship

Q: How do I apply to the IBEW Local 3 apprenticeship?

1. Mail a request letter: Registered Mail to: Joint Apprentice Committee, 158-11 Harry Van Arsdale Jr Avenue, Flushing, NY 11365. Not postmarked before Oct 19. (Oct 19–30) 2. Return the application: $25 non-refundable fee (waivers with proof of financial need). Postmarked by Oct 30. (By Oct 30) 3. Aptitude test: NJATC/AIR aptitude test; you need a score of 3 or higher. (Scheduled) 4. Selected: 300 openings in a five-and-a-half-year program. Official transcript and a physical (paid by the JAC) before indenture. (After selection)

Request letters by Registered Mail only (not Certified), Oct 19 to Oct 30, 2026, or until 2,000 arrive. Local 3 says the cap is usually reached on the first day, so letters mailed after Oct 19 may not get an application. Every letter postmarked Oct 19 does.

Electrician (300 openings)

How to apply to Local 3

Mail a request letterRegistered Mail to: Joint Apprentice Committee, 158-11 Harry Van Arsdale Jr Avenue, Flushing, NY 11365. Not postmarked before Oct 19Oct 19–30
Return the application$25 non-refundable fee (waivers with proof of financial need). Postmarked by Oct 30By Oct 30
Aptitude testNJATC/AIR aptitude test; you need a score of 3 or higherScheduled
Selected300 openings in a five-and-a-half-year program. Official transcript and a physical (paid by the JAC) before indentureAfter selection

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Westchester-Fairfield (also Local 3)Recruiting July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 for 15 apprentices; email to request an application

IEC or ABC programsMerit-shop programs often accept within months

Local 3 apprenticeship FAQ

When does IBEW Local 3 take apprenticeship applications?

As of 2026-10-23: Applications: Cap likely reached. Request letters by Registered Mail only (not Certified), Oct 19 to Oct 30, 2026, or until 2,000 arrive. Local 3 says the cap is usually reached on the first day, so letters mailed after Oct 19 may not get an application. Every letter postmarked Oct 19 does.

How do I apply to the IBEW Local 3 apprenticeship?

Mail a request letter (Oct 19–30): Registered Mail to: Joint Apprentice Committee, 158-11 Harry Van Arsdale Jr Avenue, Flushing, NY 11365. Not postmarked before Oct 19.
Return the application (By Oct 30): $25 non-refundable fee (waivers with proof of financial need). Postmarked by Oct 30.
Aptitude test (Scheduled): NJATC/AIR aptitude test; you need a score of 3 or higher.
Selected (After selection): 300 openings in a five-and-a-half-year program. Official transcript and a physical (paid by the JAC) before indenture.

What is the IBEW Local 3 aptitude test like?

NJATC/AIR aptitude test; you need a score of 3 or higher.

Are there other ways in besides the IBEW Local 3 apprenticeship list?

Westchester-Fairfield (also Local 3): Recruiting July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 for 15 apprentices; email to request an application. IEC or ABC programs: Merit-shop programs often accept within months.

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