Akron Electrical JATC

It’s always a pleasure to get the opportunity to meet our veterans and thank them for their service. A special thanks to Joe Osborn, our area rep with Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) for joining on the visit, and to everyone at H2H for their continuous hard work helping our veterans start careers in the IBEW and other union building trades.

Last night we celebrated the newest journeyman wiremen and women of IBEW Local 306. 41 new Inside Wireman Journeyman and 5 Residential Journeyman Wireman received their diplomas and were recognized for their hard work over the course of their apprenticeships. In total, the group completed over 31,000 hours of related technical training in the classroom, and worked over 340,000 hours in their on the job training assignments. Thank you to all the families and friends of the graduates, our IBEW Local 306 and North Central Ohio NECA Chapter partners, our industry partners Milwaukee Tools, Klein Tools, and Wolff Brothers Supply, and to our staff and instructors for joining us in celebrating the graduates last night. Congratulations to all the graduating apprentices on a job well done!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day. The office will be closed on Monday and will open on Tuesday at 8:00 am.

Thank you to Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes for taking time out of her busy schedule this week to tour the training center and meet with some of our apprentices. She got to see first hand the skills that our apprentices work every day to master both on the job and in the classroom. She even got a demonstration on conduit bending from one of our upcoming apprentices Grace, and got to try out a smart bender. Thank you Rep. Sykes for the visit and for being an advocate for the building trades and registered apprenticeship.

Thinking about your future?

Electrical apprenticeships open the door to careers like journeyman electrician, controls technician, project manager, and more.

With the industry rapidly advancing, there’s never been a better time to start a career that grows with you.

Congratulations to Tyler Kamlowsky, our May Milwaukee Tool Apprentice of the Month! Tyler is an upcoming 2nd year apprentice who's been getting exceptional evaluations from his supervisors. "Tyler has shown growth in the time that I have worked with him, while this is my first report for Tyler I have worked on sites with him several times over the past 6 months. Tyler shows confidence in his decision-making and asks appropriate questions regarding the tasks that are set before him. Tyler will ask what the next task is before I can assign it showing ambition and drive. He is on track for where he should be in the program and I look forward to seeing his progress as he continues." Keep up the great work, Tyler!

To nominate an apprentice for the June Apprentice of the Month, complete this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J62GVT5

From hospitals to manufacturing to renewable energy, skilled electricians keep our communities running.

Apprenticeships ensure we have trained professionals ready to meet rising demand while strengthening local economies through good wages and long‑term careers.

Building skilled trades means building stronger communities for everyone.

Apprenticeship is more than training — it’s participation. Electrical apprentices step onto the jobsite each day ready to learn, work, and make an impact.

Side‑by‑side with skilled mentors, they’re building the future of the electrical industry through real‑world experience.

Electrical apprenticeships matter. They build skills, create opportunity, and prepare the workforce that keeps our communities running. Proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and the apprentices shaping our future. To apply for the Akron Area Electrical Apprenticeship, visit www.electrifymyfuture.com.

Apprenticeship programs are the backbone of the electrical industry—developing skilled professionals who power our communities and drive innovation forward.

A major force behind that success is the electrical training ALLIANCE (etA), a joint program created over 70 years ago by NECA and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Today, it stands as the largest apprenticeship program in the industry, with over 350,000 apprentices trained and counting.

NECA and ELECTRI International have also developed a U.S. Department of Labor certified Project Management Apprenticeship. With over 130+ graduates, it prepares the next generation of leaders in both operations and project management.

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