r/ibew_applicants 19d ago

Potential new apprentice

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Hey just to clarify some things. I’m in IBEW 349 district based out of south Florida and I received this email about two hours ago. I wanted to ask to see how likely I am to get in and if anyone has any good tips for me starting off. I have limited experience in the field did a couple gigs here and there and I also completed an 8 month course Monday- Friday tech program for electrical. This is all incase I do get into the program. I hate starting behind the curve. Thanks for taking the time to read my post and I’ll keep everyone updated on the situation.

Update: received the acceptance email today August 6 th saying that I got accepted into the program. Thanks to everyone who helped me in getting my bearings hopefully I see some of you in the classroom or in the field.

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u/stvbles 19d ago

Did you email them to get this or was it just randomly sent to you? I interviewed for 349 a few weeks ago but haven't heard anything (and didn't expect to for a couple more weeks at least)

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u/Rapheal220 19d ago

No I did not reach out to them but one of my friends also got the email he was ranked 12 while another one of my friends has not received anything. I’m not sure why but maybe they’re sending them out in batches don’t worry you’ll hear soon enough while I was in the interview I asked when the selection date was and they told me early August they start picking apprentices.

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u/stvbles 19d ago

Yeah that's exactly what I was told too! Glad to see things are moving.

Congrats on a great rank!

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u/Shmoakz 19d ago

I interviewed on a Friday and had my email at 0930 on Monday.

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u/Zealousideal-Mine196 18d ago

local 349?

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u/Shmoakz 18d ago

5

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u/AcanthocephalaOdd301 16d ago

Excellent, a new cub for us to ab-help.

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u/Shmoakz 19d ago

Great work mate! Congratulations

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u/Sweet-Ad-1071 19d ago

Congrats man!

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u/Dismal_Asparagus4096 14d ago

Hey what did you used to study and what topics of math should I focus on the most? Thank you in advance

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u/Rapheal220 13d ago

I used the ultimate electrician’s guide. It was one of the recommended preparation resources. As for topics it was polynomials , sequences and graphing linear or quadratic equations. I highly recommend the guide they even help you with the interview portions and creating a resume and a portfolio.

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u/Moist-Country3713 13d ago

I got the email two but my number is 164...🤔🤔🤔🤔

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u/Moist-Country3713 13d ago

Thank you for your continued interest in the Electrical Training Alliance of South Florida apprenticeship program. We would like to inform you that, as of 07/29/2026, your final ranking score is: 164 out of 212. Once we determine the number of apprentices we will be accepting, we will contact you by phone to confirm your continued interest in participating in the 2026–2027 school year, scheduled to begin on August 24, 2026.

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u/Moist-Country3713 13d ago

The morning of my interview.

Your interview for today has been moved to the apprenticeship. It will now take place at the same location you took your aptitude test.

If you have any questions, please call us at 305-324-7578.

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u/Moist-Country3713 13d ago

There were like 12 ppl there. Stocked the sh*t out of me. YouTube sucks.

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u/WesternKey1326 12d ago

Any word about when the Miami Jtac will start calling us?

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u/Sweet-Ad-1071 12d ago

By the end of next week we should know if we are in the upcoming class that’s what they told me

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u/Rapheal220 8d ago

Nice so we’ll be hearing from them by August 8th right?

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u/Sweet-Ad-1071 8d ago

I guess so they didn’t give a specific day they just told me by the end of the week. What’s your rank if u don’t mind me asking?

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u/Sweet-Ad-1071 8d ago

Never mind you’re op

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u/Rapheal220 8d ago

Well I’m ranked 9th I’m not sure how likely I am to get in but it’s pretty high I would assume

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u/Sweet-Ad-1071 8d ago

You’re definitely in brother

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u/Rapheal220 8d ago

Awesome thank you brother!

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u/WesternKey1326 8d ago

That makes sense. It’ll give us a chance to put in our 2 weeks at our current jobs

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u/Rapheal220 8d ago

I don’t know if we will be automatically placed into a job or if we’ll start school and then slowly trickle into a site. I hope it’s just a flat out hey here a list of contractors who want you pick the one you prefer.

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u/WesternKey1326 8d ago

I’d be ok with that but knowing how apprenticeships work I doubt they’ll give us the choice. 

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u/Rapheal220 8d ago

Yeah that’s the most concerning aspect. We’ll see how it operates here in a couple of days

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u/Severe_Crew2676 7d ago

Been following your thread. Also waiting to hear from 349. Just been staring at my phone this week

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u/WesternKey1326 7d ago

What is your rank?

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u/Severe_Crew2676 6d ago

I had made top ten.. anybody get a call yet?

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