An applicant to the WYOJATC must meet four minimum requirements to apply for apprenticeship.
- Applicant must be 18 years old at time of application.
- Applicant must show proof of one credit in Algebra I or a higher math class with a passing grade OR you may substitute the SkillsPrep.org Online Learning System math course for the math requirement. Visit https://www.skillsprep.org/login/index.php . **See Math Note below.
- Applicant must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
- Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license.
**Math Note-The Wyoming JATC will accept the following courses: Introductory Algebra (or any level of algebra higher than "pre-algebra"), Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Tech Math, Integrated Math, & Contemporary Math.
If the course you took is not listed, and the course involved algebra, you may submit a copy of the course catalog from the school that specifically references the course listed on your transcript. If the course catalog states that the course you took included algebra (or anything higher than algebra), you may submit the transcript along with the course catalog listing to fulfill this requirement. If you are unable to obtain a course catalog, and the course you took involved algebra, you may request that your school write a letter to verify this. The letter must be on original school letterhead, and must be signed by an official of the school. It must specifically reference the course listed on your transcript, and state that algebra was involved in the course.
HONORABLY DISCHARGED MILITARY VETERANS
To be exempt from providing proof of high school graduation and Algebra I completion, a veteran must complete the WYOJATC application process within 5 years of their discharge date, provide indisputable proof of honorable discharge by uploading a copy of the DD-214 and provide a copy of their driver's license and driving record. If the DD-214 is older than 5 years, it can still be uploaded to verify veteran status, but proof of high school graduation and Algebra I completion will be required with the application.
INDIVIDUALS WITH ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE:
Individuals who can verify (by providing *indisputable documentation) that they have worked a minimum of two-thousand (2,000) hours in the electrical construction trade, will qualify for a direct interview to be considered along with other qualified applicants.
Individuals who can verify (by providing *indisputable documentation) that they have worked a minimum of four-thousand (4,000) hours in the electrical construction trade, will qualify for direct entry. Applicants with at least 2,000 hours can choose to take the WYOJATC Advanced Placement Test prior to applying to determine what year of curriculum they would be placed in. Contact the WYOJATC (307)234-8311 for the Advancement Placement Test Application.
*Indisputable Documentation is verification of hours worked in general areas of residential, commercial or industrial electrical construction work or by actual tasks and submitted on your past employer’s company letterhead and signed by a company official and notarized OR a copy of the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety Apprentice Electrician O.J.T. Work Experience Verification form filled out completely and notarized.
