IBEW 307 – Cumberland/Hagerstown

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Western Maryland ATC IBEW 307

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Organization Name:  Western Maryland ATC IBEW 307

More than one program:  NO

Name of TRADE(s):  Electrician

Occupations in the TRADE(s):  Residential to Industrial Electrician

Address:  307 East Offutt Street City:  Cumberland            State:  MD           Zip:  21502

Website URL:  none

Phone:  301-724-5282                     Fax:  301-777-0627

Contact Person:  Jim Robertson – Director     Contact email:  wmjatc@hersintown.net
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Program Description  All aspects of electrical construction

Brief description of craft:

Av. Apprentice rate:  not given                  Av. Journeyman rate:  not given

Conditions to expect:  Indoor, Outdoor, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Small/Confined Spaces, Heights

Jurisdictional area:  Allegheny, Washington, Garrett Counties in MD, 7 Counties in WV

Average travel distance to work:  Varies – (90 miles)

Location(s) to apply:  Training Center in Cumberland 301-724-5282/Hagerstown Office 301-791-9250

When are applications accepted:  1st Wednesday of every month or by appointment     Application fee:  NO     If fee, how much: 

Minimum requirements:  High School Diploma/GED, Driver’s License, Birth Certificate, Passed Algebra I

Application prerequisites: 

Entrance exam:  YES       Name of entrance exam:  Apptitude test

Physical required:  NO       Drug screen required:  YES     Background check:  NO

Av. number of applications annually:  200                           

Av. number of apprentices accepted annually:  10/15/2011

Av. number of apprentice classes annually:  varies

When are classes usually accepted:  Start in September – end in June each year

How long are applications retained:  2 years after interview if apptitude test is passed
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Training Information

Location(s) of training:
  307 East Offutt Street, Cumberland, MD

Length of apprenticeship:  5 years

Total CLASS hours:  180 minimum                             Total OJT hours:  need 8000 over 5 years

Training schedule/occurs:  EVENINGS

Is housing available during training:  NO

Additional information:  

IBEW Local 307, along with their contractor partners, has a five year apprenticeship program based in Cumberland and Hagerstown MD.

For more information on how to apply see the apprentice page on Local 307′s web site.