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IBEW Local 46 inside wire apprenticeship

Q: How do I apply to the IBEW Local 46 apprenticeship?

1. Apply online: $75 fee to start. Finish and send documents within 60 days or it closes. (When reopened) 2. Send documents: Official transcript (sealed or from a transcript service) and a valid driver's license. (Within 60 days) 3. Testing and interview: Still running for applications already in process. (After documents)

New applications stopped May 1, 2026, with no reopening date set. The JATC will give at least 30 days' public notice before reopening. Applications started before May 1 are still being processed.

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How to apply to Local 46

Apply online$75 fee to start. Finish and send documents within 60 days or it closesWhen reopened
Send documentsOfficial transcript (sealed or from a transcript service) and a valid driver's licenseWithin 60 days
Testing and interviewStill running for applications already in processAfter documents

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Limited energy or residential wireSame JATC; these need a year of math rather than algebra. Also paused

IEC or ABC programsMerit-shop programs often accept within months

Local 46 apprenticeship FAQ

When does IBEW Local 46 take apprenticeship applications?

As of 2026-10-21: Applications: Paused. New applications stopped May 1, 2026, with no reopening date set. The JATC will give at least 30 days' public notice before reopening. Applications started before May 1 are still being processed.

How do I apply to the IBEW Local 46 apprenticeship?

Apply online (When reopened): $75 fee to start. Finish and send documents within 60 days or it closes.
Send documents (Within 60 days): Official transcript (sealed or from a transcript service) and a valid driver's license.
Testing and interview (After documents): Still running for applications already in process.

Does IBEW Local 46 interview apprenticeship applicants?

Yes. Testing and interview: Still running for applications already in process. Timing: After documents.

Are there other ways in besides the IBEW Local 46 apprenticeship list?

Limited energy or residential wire: Same JATC; these need a year of math rather than algebra. Also paused. IEC or ABC programs: Merit-shop programs often accept within months.

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