How to Apply
to Local 88 JATC's Apprenticeship ProgramMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
ONE
Have the desire and aptitude to listen, learn and work with your hands and mind.
TWO
Be at least 18 years of age.
THREE
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
FOUR
Provide a valid Nevada driver's license prior to acceptance as well as copies of the following documents at the time of application:- Birth Certificate (if written in a language other than English, provide a notarized translation)
- High school diploma or equivalent certificate (if unavailable, must provide sealed transcripts with graduation date)
- College grade transcripts (if applicable)
- Military release papers DD-214 (if applicable)
- Proof of previous sheet metal experience (if applicable)
FIVE
Be able to pass a basic math and reading competency exam administered by the committee.
SIX
Appear before the JATC board for an oral interview.
SEVEN
Those applicants selected are subject to a substance abuse test prior to being indentured.HOW TO
APPLY
The Apprenticeship Committee will accept applications for apprenticeship at our training center the first Tuesday of each month between the hours of 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Applications must be submitted in person, and you must meet the minimum qualification requirements, NO EXCEPTIONS.
PREPARATION GUIDE
The following is a list of topics to review in preparation for the reading and math test given as part of the Sheet Metal Local 88 Apprenticeship application. This is only a general guide and is not all-inclusive.
Reading
- Reading, interpretation, and comprehension of short articles
- Reading and interpretation of graphs and charts
- Mastering word problems
- Problem-solving and reasoning
Basic Math
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Multiplication
- Division
- Percentages
- Define integers
- Identify a quadratic equation
- Convert fractions to decimals
- Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers
Geometry and Basic Trigonometry
- Define an acute angle
- Define an obtuse angle
- Know your triangles (sides, sum of angles)
- Pythagorean Theorem
Mechanical Reasoning
- Understand gears, power and rotation
Measurements
- Reading a standard ruler
- Adding/subtracting feet and inches
- Converting between pints, quarts and gallons