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Application Process
Applications can be picked up at the Union Hall Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. If you would like to print and complete the application, you may do so at your leisure. These forms can be mailed or dropped off at the Union Hall at any time.
Along with the application, each applicant must also sign our Affidavit. If you would like to apply for both our Residential and Commercial programs, you must fill out two applications filling in the appropriate bubbles at the top of the application accordingly.
Union Hall address is: 6700 Schultz St.
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Application: Affidavit:
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The next step in the application process is to pass the aptitude test. We will notify you as to when you are scheduled to take the test.
There is a $10 fee for the aptitude test
**We only accept cash or check**
Qualifications
a. Presently at least 18 years of age
b. Currently a resident of Niagara County or the western portion of Orleans County
c. High school graduate or have a GED
d. Successful completion of one full year of high school algebra
e. To qualify for an interview, one must obtain a score of "4" or higher on the electrical trade's aptitude test developed and validated by the American Institute for Research
f. If selected for apprenticeship, one must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License
g. If selected for apprenticeship, one must successfully pass a drug screening test and a background check
Apprenticeship Training
Commercial Apprentice
Inside wireman apprenticeship is a 5 year period of Classroom and On-the-job Training (OJT)
OJT:
The apprentice must complete a minimum of 8200 hours before moving on to become a Journeyman
Classroom Training:
The apprentice must attend class two nights a week (6pm-10pm) along with any additional nights or weekends as required for OSHA training or any other needed training courses.
Residential Apprentice
Residential apprenticeship is a 3 year period of Classroom and On-the-job Training (OJT)
OJT:
The apprentice must complete a minimum of 4800 hours before moving on to become a Residential Wireman
Classroom Training:
The apprentice must attend class two nights a week (6pm-10pm) along with any additional nights or weekends as required for OSHA training or any other needed training courses.
Apprenticeship Process
If you apply for the apprenticeship and meet the minimum qualifications you WILL receive a letter with the instructions (date, time, address, etc.) at the address you provided on the apprenticeship application to take the aptitude test. The letter will be sent several weeks before the date of the aptitude test. The aptitude test is conducted once in the fall and once in the spring. If you cannot make the date for the aptitude test you can reschedule for the next test but you must inform the hall of this request prior to your scheduled test date. The aptitude test consists of math and reading comprehension only. There is algebra and use of a calculator is not allowed. If you pass the aptitude test you WILL receive an interview with our apprenticeship board. This interview occurs after the spring aptitude test but before the next fall aptitude test (typically late spring/ early summer). You will receive a letter with interview instructions (date, time, address, etc.) at the address you provided on the apprenticeship application to take the aptitude test. The board only interviews once a year so if you cannot make your interview date you must wait until the following year to re-interview. The apprenticeship application process is based on a points system. You will receive points for how well you performed on the aptitude test, how well you interviewed, any post high school electrical education, college credits, military experience and provable on the job work experience as an electrician. Shortly after your interview you will receive a letter stating if you were accepted for apprenticeship or not. If you are not accepted you must contact the hall and let us know if you want to re-interview the following year. If you are not accepted the following year the process starts over and you must retake the aptitude test as it is only good for 2 years. The aptitude test will be waived and you can be granted a direct interview if you have pay stubs showing 4000 or more hours working for an electrical contractor(s).