Electrician Application – Veteran's Electrical Entry Program

NECA / IBEW Apprenticeship Veterans Electrical Entry Program Electrician Pre-apprenticeships.

Active Duty and Veterans eligible up to 5 years from separation to application.

Apply no earlier than one year from terminal leave if active duty.

5 Years post separation is determined by date of your separation and date of application.

Disclaimer – Prior to starting your application, have to following documents available as PDFs:

An updated resume
DD-214 if available – with SSN blacked out
DO NOT attempt to submit documents via email unless and until requested

Acknowledgements

I have completed a thorough review of the website.
I have watched the videos in their entirety.
Model Release Consent – View Model Release Form
Application Information Change – It is your responsibility to contact VEEP with any changes to your application.

Which cohort do you want to apply for?

See the about page for descriptions. Skill Bridge attendees will need to get approvals. Your application will be dealt with in the order received.

Applicant Information

Prefix

First Name

Last Name

Address

If you have not separated yet, this should be your home address for shipping not where you are stationed.

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Email

Email is our primary means of communication. Start checking your email and spam folder often.

Email

Confirm Email

Are you a service member or veteran?

This includes all branches, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force- use the contact form if you feel you have a special request or circumstance and do not fit the above categories. Conditional on receipt of Member Form 4 DD-214 showing Character of Service as Honorable or General, under Honorable Conditions

Active Duty
Veteran Separated in the last 5 years
Reserve or Guard under current contract
None of the above

You do not appear to qualify for VEEP. Would you like more information about why?

We are only open to Active Duty, Guard and Reserve, and Veterans up to 5 years from separation to application.

Yes
No

In which branch of the Armed Forces do/did you serve?

Military Occupational Specialty

Rank

Please use letter and number for rank, i.e. E-3 or E-5.

Expected or actual Date of Separation

Apply no earlier than one year from estimated earliest start of terminal leave.

Years of Service

Relocation Request

If selected for this program, we will attempt to secure an apprenticeship position for you in the location(s) of your choosing. Please indicate below one or more locations where you would like to relocate to after separation.

See maps and locations for training centers at http://bit.ly/insideprograms and local unions at https://bit.ly/3Tbm4aV.

First Choice

Second Choice

Third Choice

If there are no apprenticeship opportunities currently in the location(s) of your choosing, would you be open to considering alternate locations?

Yes
No

Any additional comments?

Education

Have you obtained a Diploma or GED?

Yes
No

You do not qualify for VEEP.

VEEP is only available to people who have acquired a GED or higher. If you still have questions, view our FAQs or contact us.

Have you applied to or have been an apprentice in an IBEW/NECA training JATC or AJATC?

Yes
No

Have you previously taken the NJATC Aptitude Test?

Yes
No

Other Applicable Training or Certificates

Optional field if you would like to list training or certifications you feel are applicable to the program

How did you hear about us?

I understand that all programs across the country will have substance abuse screening programs that test for and do not allow cannabis use, regardless of the legality of use according to state law.

I understand and acknowledge this fact

I understand that this program is contingent upon VEEP receipt of a DD-214 showing condition of service as either Honorable or General, Under Honorable Conditions

My DD-214 is available and meets requirements
My DD-214 will be available after transition and will meet requirements
I have questions about this topic

Have Questions?

Please review our FAQs. If you still have questions, please use our contact form.

Resume and Cover Letter

Each applicant is required to upload a resume, the cover letter is optional.

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 2 files.

DD-214 File Upload

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Additional Information

This form will not become part of your apprenticeship file. It will be maintained in a separate file, used only for EEOC and DOL reporting purposes.

We are committed to equal opportunity. The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship, shall be without discrimination because race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older, or any other protected characteristics under state law.

The information voluntarily provided below is for statistical purposes only and will assist us in our efforts to provide accurate information in compliance with regulations and requirements of the Equal Employment Opportunity Comission (EEOC) and U.S. Department of Labor.

Opt out of voluntary information.

I do not wish to provide this information.

By hitting submit, you are electronically signing to certify that your answers are true and complete to the best of your knowledge.