Apprenticeship Application Checklist

Required documents (most locals)

• High school diploma or GED — official transcript
• Valid driver's license
• Birth certificate or passport
• DD-214 (if veteran)
• One year of high school algebra (transcript proof)
• Application fee (varies by local — typically $25–50)

Process

1. Find your local at ibew.org.
2. Submit application + documents.
3. Take the aptitude test (if your application is accepted).
4. Score band 4+ to qualify for interview.
5. Pass the interview.
6. Get on the eligibility list — wait for a call.

Don't screw this up

• Submit early. Late applications get rejected, no exceptions.
• Show up on test day with a photo ID and two #2 pencils.
• Keep your phone in your car. Phones in the test room = automatic disqualification.
• Dress decent for the interview. Clean jeans and a collared shirt is fine.