Bend Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Program
The Area VII Inside Electrical apprenticeship program is a 4-year program designed to provide students with the experience and training necessary to become licensed electricians. It is a combination of classroom instruction and supervised work experience with approved training agents.
Inside electricians can complete work on residential, commercial, and industrial job sites. This includes new electrical installations, installing conduit, wiring lighting, switches, converters, and complex computerized systems, maintaining, and repairing large motors, inspecting circuit breakers and transformers. This ranges from single-family homes to large state-of-the-art industrial operations.
Program Details
- 4 years
- 8000 on-the-job hours
- 600 classroom hours
- 7 pay raise opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum qualifications for the program?
Applicants must be at least 17 years of age to apply and at least 18 years of age to being working as an apprentice.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- High School Diploma with at least a 2.0 GPA
- GED Certificate (600 score for 2014 or newer, 2300 score between 2002 and 2014, or 230 score for 2001 or older.
Applicants must have completed one full year of high school algebra with a passing grade of “C” or better, in Algebra 1 or an equivalent, OR a college placement exam with a minimum level of Algebra II.
How much can I earn?
How do I receive my on-the-job training?
Apprentices work under the direct supervision of licensed electrical journey workers. As a registered apprentice, you will work for an employer who is approved by the inside electrical committee to be a training agent through the Bureau of Labor & Industries. Training agents have promised to provide on-the-job training and supervision according to approved industry standards.
Where are employers located?
Area VII employers have offices located in and around Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties, Oregon. However, you may be required to travel all over Oregon and to other states for work.
What working conditions can I expect?
Electricians perform work both indoors and out in a variety of weather conditions. The work involves standing, bending, crawling, lifting, climbing, pulling, reaching, cramped spaces and heights ranging up to 70+ feet.
What costs can I expect?
The related training tuition and books combine for a cost of approximately $2,000 per year. This cost is the responsibility of the apprentice, although some employers do assist with expenses.
When and where are classes?
Classroom instruction is a combination of online classes and in-person instruction in Bend. There are 2 school start dates. The fall term begins in September and Late start begins in January. School is 2 evenings a week, Monday – Thursday (No school on Fridays).
You may not begin school until you are an apprentice with a registered training agent.
Application Info
Please see the information packet explaining the Inside Electrical program and processes. To complete the online application, you must be able to upload all required documentation.
If you have any questions, please contact our apprentcieship staff at ApprenticeshipInfo@iecoregon.org.
Qualifying for the apprenticeship program is not a guarantee of employment or registration as an apprentice. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age to apply and at least 18 years of age to begin working as an apprentice.
How to Apply
NOTE: Qualifying for this apprenticeship program is not a guarantee of employment as an apprentice.
Step 1: Gather the Required Documentation
REQUIRED – Diploma or GED
REQUIRED – Proof of minimum math requirement
Optional – Additional documentation for application points:
- Advanced Degrees
High school, college, or trade school transcripts - Current CPR/First Aid Certification
- Valid Driver’s License
- Pre-Apprenticeship Completion Certificates
- Work Experience (Must be documented on company letterhead or notarized)
- Military Experience (DD214)
- Written letters of recommendation or references
Step 2: Complete and Submit Application
Applications must be completed and submitted during published application openings. The required documentation must be included with your application at submission.
Step 3: Complete Interview
Interview information will be emailed to applicants once application has been received and verified.
Step 4: Scoring and Placement
Applications will be scored after Step 3 is completed Scores are based on submitted documentation and interviews.
Applicants are placed into a Ranked Pool of Eligibles based on the final application scores.
Placement notification will be sent via email.