Southern Illinois Electrical JATC Local 702

01/09/2026

04/02/2025

2nd year Apprentice Class trying out the new Circuit Lab setup.

03/13/2025

1st year apprentice class getting some conduit labs today!

08/23/2024

Our 4th Year apprentices did a GREAT job yesterday building and getting our new solar training lab operational!!! Thank you Evan with the help of Kevin, Dylan, Andrew, and Austin on the "OFF GRID SIDE". Nick with the help of Tucker, Zech, Tim and Drew did a great job on the "GRID TIE SIDE".

05/03/2024

Was able to get more of our Class of 2028 apprentice class into a conduit lab. Luckily they had a little supervision from our Class of 2024 5th year apprentice class.

05/01/2024

Class of 2028 apprentices completed the Illinois Solar for All training course this week.

01/31/2024

Class of 2027 (2nd year apprentices) taking part in transformer labs.

01/23/2024

Class of 2028 taking part in a Conduit Fab 1 labs

01/03/2024

APPLY NOW - INSIDE WIREMAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS J.A.T.C.
NECA / IBEW Local 702
Electrical Training Center – West Frankfort, Illinois

Applications for the next apprenticeship class are available through January 31, 2024.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

18 Years of Age & High School Graduate/GED
Possess Valid Driver’s License
Submit Official High School Transcript/GED
Or transcript from an Associate or higher degree
Proof of 1 Credit of basic Algebra
$25.00 Non-Refundable Fee for Aptitude Test (no credit cards)
If you are a Veteran- Copy of DD-214

Applicants will be administered an aptitude test at a future date.
Applicants who pass the aptitude test will be scheduled for an interview.
Accepted applicants are required a physical, color blindness test,
and drug screening prior to employment.

To be included in the next selection process, apply in person by January 31, 2024

NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center
11846 Country Club Road
West Frankfort, Illinois 62896
Monday through Friday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
For more information: 618-937-3311

NECA-IBEW #702 J.A.T.C. will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, s*x (including pregnancy and gender identity), s*xual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40-years old or older.
NECA-IBEW #702 J.A.T.C. will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.

08/28/2023

We want to welcome back our apprentice classes for another year of training! Looking forward to having you gals and guys earn while you learn.

01/04/2023

APPLY NOW - INSIDE WIREMAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS J.A.T.C.
NECA / IBEW Local 702
Electrical Training Center – West Frankfort, Illinois

Applications are available for the next apprenticeship class.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

18 Years of Age & High School Graduate/GED
Valid Driver’s License
Submit Official High School Transcript/GED
Proof of 1 Credit of basic Algebra
$25.00 Non-Refundable Fee for Aptitude Test (no credit cards)
If you are a Veteran - Copy of DD 214

Applicants will be administered an aptitude test at a future date.
Applicants who pass the aptitude test will be scheduled for an interview.
Accepted applicants are required to have a physical, color blindness test,
and drug screening prior to employment.

To be included in the next selection process apply in person at:

NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center
11846 Country Club Road
West Frankfort, Illinois 62896
Monday through Friday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
For more information: 618-937-3311