The Kalamazoo Electrical Training Alliance accepts applications all year-round.
* If you are currently in high school and have not received your diploma, please request a letter from your counselor, stating that you are on track to graduate. If you do not have an Algebra credit, the “Tech Math” course will also meet our requirement. Certificate of completion will be required for proof: www.skillsprep.org
* Transcripts must be “Official” transcripts.
Then click “Apply Now” to create an account on TradeSchool.
Once your account is approved, you can start your application for apprenticeship!
ATTENTION – Starting 2/17/2026 We are temporarily pausing our evaluation process (aptitude tests) as we transition to a new method of evaluation. We expect to resume evaluations using the new process in June 2026.
Once it is determined that you meet the basic requirements listed above, you will be scheduled to take our aptitude test, which covers 5 areas.
Numerical Computation – Measures the ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
Reading – Measures the ability to understand the meaning of written passages.
Mechanical Reasoning – Measures the ability to understand basic mechanical relationships.
Numerical Reasoning – Measures the ability to find a pattern in a series of numbers and apply a rule to complete the series.
Paper Folding – Measures the ability to visualize a 3-dimensional figure in 2-dimensional space.
The Personal Experience Form (PEF) allows the JATC to gain an understanding of an applicants school and work experience related to successful performance in the classroom and on the job. The PEF is used in the place of an interview. It is a systematic way to measure motivation, work experience, and educational background. Letters of Recommendation can be submitted along with the PEF.
The Kalamazoo ETA Committee is responsible for selecting apprentices for the Electrical Industry. This Committee is staffed by representatives from both management and labor organizations. They look for individuals who exhibit strong character, aptitude, motivation, and personality traits suited for success in the electrical trade. Apprentice candidates are considered under equal employment opportunity guidelines, required to participate in standardized testing, and are personally interviewed by the KETA. The Committee’s goal is to select candidates who demonstrate reliability and a genuine desire to succeed.
Selection may not occur immediately following your interview with the Apprenticeship Committee, and it is common for several months to pass before a decision is made. If you are chosen for the apprenticeship program, you will be notified via email and phone. Class sizes vary depending on the needs of our contractors.
Spots are limited and highly competitive.
Kalamazoo Electrical Training Alliance will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on 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.
