EDUCATION - The Power of Training    

To provide the highly skilled workforce required to meet our ever-changing customer needs, the Contractors of NECA and their IBEW Electrician counterparts have joined together to form the National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (NJATC). This committee has set its goal to provide the highest quality training to those interested in a career in the various fields within the electrical industry. In addition to receiving training on the job, our apprentices are provided a trade-related classroom education that produces the competency and pride that lead to true craftsmanship.                                                 

Locally, Charlotte area JATC classes are held at Central Piedmont Community College.  The 5-year curriculum includes the study of electrical theory, the National Electrical Code and OSHA safety regulations, as well as providing hands on training for blueprint reading, field wiring, lighting installation, transformers, and motor controls. Along with classroom training, apprentices are required to complete 8,000 hours of field training and pass the Charlotte-Mecklenburg journeyman electrician's licensing exam. We are currently working with CPCC to  include additional classes to our program that will allow apprentices to earn a two- year associates Degree in Electronics Technology. Please click on the "Electrifying Careers.com"  logo for the latest job opportunities or call the local office at (704) 523-7001.

In addition to providing quality apprenticeship training, the NJATC is also committed to developing and providing continuing education training to keep the Journeyman-level workforce as current and up-to-date as possible in the newest technologies. The NJATC works directly with equipment manufacturers and technology developers of a variety of tools, equipment and supplies, searching for the most up-to-date information available. Once a new training need has been identified, the NJATC designs an appropriate training course, provides instructor training and distributes the training materials to local JATCs to help them meet their local training need requirements.

For information on available apprenticeships in the Charlotte area, please call Darren Helms at (704) 523-7001. New classes begin each August.