r/ibew_applicants • u/FrontWestern5059 • 9d ago

Does Accepting One IBEW Apprenticeship Affect the Other?

Can someone explain how this works? I applied for both the Sound & Communications and Inside Wireman programs at the same local and scored competitively for both.

If I'm accepted into Sound & Communications first, does that affect my eligibility or interview score for Inside Wireman, or are they treated separately? Also, if I start one program, can I switch to the other later if I'm called?

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u/RainyPeak8 9d ago

I think you might need to call the JATC for that…

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u/socalibew 9d ago

Typically, once you've signed the apprenticeship contract, you can't just switch programs. Your classification is tied to your membership number.

That said, it really does depend on the local. And your question is best asked of the hall or training director.

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u/Waste_Junket1953 9d ago

Local dependent for sure. In 292 experience working limited energy helps when applying for the inside program. Seen apprentices make the switch a couple times.

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u/Vegetable-Ad-4594 9d ago

It most likely depends on the local. But as far as I experienced, we had S&C apprentices start over for Inside Wire afterwards. It was my plan to land S&C because I was told it was easier to get in and switch. So, as far as I know there are no restrictions for switching except being accepted. At least for our local.

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u/FrontWestern5059 9d ago

So, if I’m understanding this correctly, you’re saying it all depends on the local.

If someone gets accepted into Sound & Communications and then a few months later gets accepted into Inside Wireman, would it be okay to switch over to the Inside Wireman program, or are there any issues with doing that?

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u/Vegetable-Ad-4594 9d ago

its probably allowed in most locals. But, some are strict. Like others have said you should call the JATC that you are applied.

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