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Electrical apprenticeships · US

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Local 26 · Washington, DC areaOpen now

Applications for the 2027 cycle close Dec 31, 2026, or earlier once 4,200 are bought. $125 processing fee.

Application cap4,200
ClosesDec 31

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Local 11 · Los AngelesInside wireman · Installer technician
2026 applications opened in April, July and October, online only. 2027 dates aren't posted yet. Applicants say the October window opened at 7:00 AM PT and filled in minutes.California
Open
Local 26 · Washington, DC areaInside wireman (Metro and Roanoke) · Technology services
Applications for the 2027 cycle close Dec 31, 2026, or earlier once 4,200 are bought. $125 processing fee.DC, Maryland, Virginia
Opens Dec 1
Local 102 · ParsippanyInside wireman · Telecommunications
The online portal opens Dec 1, 9:00 AM to noon ET, or until 200 inside wireman applicants that day. For the September 2027 class. OSHA 30 is required.New Jersey
Weekly
Local 134 · ChicagoInside wireman · Communications
Register in person every Wednesday, 9 to 11 AM, at the Technical Institute in Alsip. Bring a $50 money order. Call (708) 389-1340 to confirm before you go.Illinois
Monthly
Local 332 · San JoseInside wireman · Sound and communication
Online applications open the 1st to 3rd of every month, from 8:00 AM on the 1st, up to 300 a month. Next: Nov 1.California
Year-round
Local 354 · Salt Lake CityInside wireman · Telecommunications
Applications are accepted year-round online. $75 fee. Finish uploading documents within 30 days or the application closes.Utah
Closed
Local 441 · Santa AnaInside wireman · Sound · Transportation systems
You phone in for an appointment at 8:00 AM on set call-in days. 2026's inside wireman call-ins are done; 2027 dates aren't posted yet.California
Closed
Local 440 · RiversideInside wireman
The Sept 2, 2026 online window filled. No next date is scheduled yet. Windows open at 9:30 AM and close when full.California
Closed
Local 595 · Alameda County (East Bay)Inside wireman
The 2026 window ran Aug 3–14 and was capped at the first 800 applications. 2026–27 windows are still to be announced.California
Deadline Dec 31
Local 569 · San DiegoInside wireman · Sound technician
Applications are taken online any time. The next deadline is Dec 31, 2026, for testing Jan 25–Feb 3 and interviews in March–April 2027. No fee.California
Deadline Mar 15
Local 640 · PhoenixInside wireman · Telecommunications
Applying now for the class starting July 2027. Deadline Mar 15, 2027 at 4:00 PM. $40 fee, and you get 30 days to finish once you start.Arizona

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Interview scores and ranks shared by applicants. Most land between 76 and 99, and the 90s are common.

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Median91
Scored 90+52%
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