SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

***PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT: IBEW743.ORG***

Application intake is now OPEN effective September 1st 2026 for the 2027-2028 school year. Applications must be done online only. You will be able to create an account when you click to submit an application online at TradeSchool.

***Please check the jurisdiction map before applying as you must live in Local 743’s jurisdiction to be potentially selected as an apprentice in the Reading Joint Apprenticeship Program. Click on “About” at the top of this page and drop down to jurisdiction map, enter your home address and make sure you reside within the shaded area.

TO QUALIFY FOR AN INTERVIEW YOU MUST (prerequisites):

Complete an application

Provide an official transcript (high school, college, GED) indicating passing grade in algebra if transcript is not received your application will be archived and not processed. Contact your high school and have them forward your transcript to Apprentice Office, 20 Morgan Drive, Reading, PA 19608 or email to jenng@ibew743.org

Be at least 17 years of age

Be a high school graduate (or graduation pending within year of intake)or have passed the GED

Have a valid driver’s license

Make a qualifying score on the aptitude test (you will be notified by mail of aptitude test date)

REQUIREMENTS OF THE INSIDE ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM:

Must possess a laptop computer for classroom and homework assignments.

Four (4) year program with classroom training

8000 hours on-the-job training – Current Apprentice Wage Scale

Classes meet 3 hours per night for 2 nights each week for a minimum of 200 hours per school year (please note: there is potential for some mandatory Saturday classes/assignments)

Required to buy school books each year (varies by school year)

Pass a urine drug screening (UDS) upon selection into the apprenticeship program.

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications and Transcripts

High school students applying prior to graduation are still required to submit their current transcript for consideration into the program.

You must have your high school and/or the state furnish this office with an official transcript(s)/GED. If you request your transcript online the transcript should be emailed to jenng@ibew743.org or mailed to Apprentice Office, 20 Morgan Drive, Reading, PA 19608. Transcripts can be uploaded within application as well.

***If your transcript/GED is not received your application will be archived and not processed.

It is your responsibility to contact this office to be sure the transcript has been received.

Preferred method of contact is email at jenng@ibew743.org

Applications/Transcripts: Submission of both required documents will ensure spot for Aptitude Test.

Aptitude Tests

Those applicants who have submitted their transcripts will be notified by mail to come in for an aptitude test – date to be determined. The aptitude test covers general reading comprehension and math.

Please note: There is a $50 application fee to apply. Payment can be made when applying by entering your credit card information.

Voluntary math and reading comprehension courses are available online at www.ElectricPrep.com. Basic mathematical and reading comprehension skills are essential to qualify for the apprenticeship. Electric Prep offers a refresher course for a fee to review the key mathematical and reading comprehension skills associated with the trade. The refresher courses are optional, not a requirement.

Notification of All Documents Received

Upon obtaining a qualifying score on the aptitude test you will be notified by mail of an interview date with the committee.

Change of Address

Information concerning the status of your application, after all documents are received, will be provided only by mail; therefore, you must notify this office of any change of address.

Questions?

Contact Us

20 Morgan Drive Reading, PA 19608

(610) 777-8388

jenng@ibew743.org

IBEW LU 743/NECA ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP

Additional Information

Available opportunities

IBEW Local 743 Electrical Apprentice (Application intake is now OPEN effective September 1st 2026 for the 2027-2028 school year.)

Reading, Pennsylvania