Program Requirements

A career as a union electrician is challenging, rewarding and perfect for individuals who are ready to work hard, solve problems and continue learning every day. The Quad City Electrical Training Center is looking for motivated applicants who want to develop valuable skills while building a lifelong career in the electrical industry.

If you're dependable, willing to learn and ready to work as part of a team, you may be an excellent candidate for an electrical apprenticeship.

To qualify for an interview, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a minimum of 17 years old at time of application and 18 years old at the time of selection or indenture.
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Passed one year of high school algebra or a postsecondary algebra course (Adult Education, Continuing Education, Community College, etc.).
• Official high school transcript or GED scores. All transcripts must be sent from the school to the training center office to be official. Resumes are accepted and must be attached to your application.
• Be physically fit to perform normal job duties. All finalists will be subject to a drug screening prior to acceptance.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Must live in one of the following counties: In Iowa - Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine or Scott; in Illinois - Carroll, Henry, Mercer, Rock Island or Whiteside.

We hire the best to work for the best, so if you’re a good fit and ready to take charge of your future, start your application. All applications must be submitted online. A non-refundable application fee of $50, to be paid using a debit/credit card, is required at the time you complete your application.

Click here for more information on preparing for the aptitude test.