In July, sixteen dedicated staff members and two committee members from NWEJATC attended the National Training Institute (NTI) near Ann Arbor, Michigan. This annual event is a cornerstone for professional development, offering participants the opportunity to refine their teaching skills and stay updated with the latest industry trends.

This year, the Fourth Year Instructor Group Participants were recognized for their unwavering commitment to becoming better instructors. Their multi-year dedication to enhancing their teaching abilities is a testament to their passion for the industry and their students. A special highlight of the week was the recognition of NWEJATC's Krystal McCann, who graduated from the NTI program. Krystal's achievement is the culmination of many years of hard work and dedication.

The NTI experience not only provided valuable learning opportunities but also fostered a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose among the attendees. As they return to their respective roles, the knowledge and skills gained at NTI will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success and growth of NWEJATC.

The Mount Vernon Library Commons had their ribbon cutting on September 28, 2024. 

Led by Training Director Rob Bartel, the Labor and Workplace Standards (LAWS) Committee toured the Mount Vernon Training Center and spoke with apprentices about their experiences in the electrical industry. 

Governor Inslee recently toured NWEJATC's Wenatchee Area Technical Training Site (WATTS). Our Training Director, Rob Bartel, showed the governor around the lab area. He congratulated us on opening the new site.

 We are pleased to announce that Skagit Valley College has a Multi-Occupational Trades (Apprenticeship), AAS Degree for students that have

completed a registered Inside Wireman or Limited Energy Apprenticeship program.

Please see the list below of additional general education courses required to obtain the AAS Degree:

• CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience Credits: (2)
• CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication: D Credits: (5)
• ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: (5)
• MATH& 107 - Math in Society Credits: (5)

If you are interested in pursuing this degree, please send an email to counselingandadvising@skagit.edu or call 360-416-7654.

They will assist you through the process of acquiring the general education courses and the application process for your AAS.

Skagit Valley College is the facilitator of this program, not the JATC.. 

The Veteran’s Electrical Entry Program (VEEP) is designed by the electrical training ALLIANCE to fill two needs facing the United States currently. The first is providing transitioning service members, spouses, and recently separated veterans the ability to reenter the civilian workforce in a high demand field that offers excellent earning potential. This helps VEEP accomplish its second goal, providing high quality electricians to an industry facing a major shortage of skilled labor.

VEEP understands that the transition to civilian life can be stressful. To help alleviate that, the program is provided at no cost to the participant and can be done while transitioning out of the military. Prior to attending VEEP, participants decide where in the United States they would like to live and work after completion of the program. The electrical training ALLIANCE then facilitates an agreement for direct entry of the candidate into the training center (JATC) that has jurisdiction in that location. Once an agreement has been made, the participant is approved to attend VEEP.

Participation by active duty personnel also requires approval via the service mem bers’ chain of command and once enrolled, training is in lieu of daily duty requirements while still on active duty. The training must typically be started within the final 180 days of service, to take advantage of this aspect, check with your base Transistion Assistance team for details.

Once approved, the training will take place locally at a participating JATC over the course of several weeks. After completion of VEEP, the participant receives direct entry into the apprenticeship program at the agreed upon location. Since all NECA/IBEW Apprenticeship programs are state & federally accredited, participants are eligible to collect their GI Bill benefits while working towards becoming journey-level worker in their field.

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