​Minimum Qualifications
18 +
Driver's license
Clean drug test
High school or college diploma - GPA or GED requirement;          ONE of the following:
a. High school graduate with 2.00 cumulative GPA or higher
b. Associate degree or higher
c. Qualifying GED score:

• prior to 2002: 255
• 1/1/02 - 12/21/13: 2550
• after 1/1/2014: 600 

Math requirements:
Algebra - one full year of high school algebra or one term of college algebra, min grade C, or math placement beyond high school algebra, or successful completion of NJATC Tech
​Math Course:
www.electrialtraingingalliance.org/learning 

Application Process
Watch Orientation Video online
Submit application ONLINE
Submit valid and current documents:

• Training (Pre-apprenticeship, certifications)
• Work experience/Military (DD214)

Electrical Training Alliance (ETA)
Aptitude Test (Not applicable for residential)
$35 application fee Potential low income waiver, contact JATC for more information
In-person interview 

IBEW Local 48 
16021 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97230
503-262-9991
​[email protected]
​www.nietc.org

Inside Wireman
Starting Apprentices
$22.94 Wages
$12.34 Benefits
$35.28 Total
Journey Workers
$57.35 Wages
$28.14 Benefits
$85.49 Total

Limited Energy
Starting Apprentices
$23.83 Wages
$12.26 Benefits
$36.09 Total
Journey Workers
$47.66 Wages
$22.22 Benefits
$69.88 Total

Residential
Starting Apprentices
$20.43 Wages
$11.57 Benefits
$32.00 Total
Journey Workers
$37.15 Wages
$18.52 Benefits
$55.67 Total