About Us

Puget Sound Electrical JATC Members

Labor: Bob Gorman, IBEW Local 46, Business Rep Sean Bagsby, Journeyman Wireman Jim Tosh, Bus Rep IBEW Local 46 ( Chairman PSEJATC) Stephanie McPherson, IBEW Local 46

Management: Barry Sherman, Director of Services Puget Sound Chapter NECA (Secretary PSEJATC) Wayne Tyrrell, Trustee Lee Ann Cochran, Cochran Electric Company Geoff Newman, Sequoyah

JATC History

History of Puget Sound Electrical JATC


Puget Sound Electrical JATC Apprenticeships

HISTORY/FACTS
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) was established in 1891 and is now the world’s largest electrical union. In partnership with the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), IBEW and NECA have established apprenticeship and training programs to serve the electrical industry in the U.S. and Canada.

DESCRIPTION
Apprenticeship programs are offered for Inside Wiremen, Residential Wiremen and Low Energy/Sound and Communication Technicians. These electrical workers install, maintain and repair electrical systems in compliance with state, national and local electrical code.

APPRENTICESHIPS
Puget Sound JATC programs provide opportunities to “earn while you learn,” through paid on-the-job training, along with classroom instruction. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must also meet Algebra/Basic Math requirements, which may vary depending on the program applied for.

JOURNEYMAN CONTINUING EDUCATION
Puget Sound JATC provides classes for journey level electrical workers to maintain their state certifications as well as to keep up with current technology advances and code changes.