Southwestern Idaho Electrical JATC

Thank you for your service!

On Wednesday, the JATC was among the MANY participants in the West Ada District-Wide College & Career Fair. More than 1,000 high school students were bused from all six district high schools to attend with parents and gain valuable information and options for their future.

At times, we had people waiting in line to speak with us. This was by far, the best career fair we’ve been able to attend. We look forward to next year!

Happening this weekend! Apprentice Dillon Tucker, has coordinated a car show to be held in the JATC parking lot this Saturday, 10/7 from 10AM to 3PM. Free admission for spectators. IBEW members, staff or students of the JATC who would like to enter a vehicle into the show will have the $ 15.00 entry fee waived.

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Happy 4th of July!

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The JATC had a visit from the Mayor of Boise yesterday! She and her staff got to witness some of our apprentices in action as they demonstrated skills they learned in labs such as Motor Control, VR Transformers, Wiring, Solar and Conduit Fabrication. Many thanks to our Local 291 for organizing this special tour!

Mayor Lauren McLean on Twitter “It was great to meet some of the apprentices today; the pride they take in their work at the Southwest Idaho Electrical Training Center is inspiring. These apprenticeships provide family-wage jobs in our community and set educated professionals up for success.”

“Home of the free, because of the brave. On , we honor and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.” An Arlington National Cemetery facilities maintenance employee helps hang U.S. flags in the Memorial Amphitheater in preparation for Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., May 23, 2022. [Photo credit media.defense.gov]

Nice job Samantha with Quality Electric and Matthew with Construction Jobs Explained! Thanks for joining us for ACE Trades Day.

What's the biggest misconception about construction? That there aren't any women! Despite its reputation as a boys club, there are a lot of cool women doing awesome things! Today I start my conversation with Samantha Erickson the corporate safety director for Quality Electric. This will be the first part of a long series where I'll be talking with the women who are making it happen in this industry. I'll also be talking about why you should be a part of it! Looking for career advice? Looking for a new job? Subscribe and find out more! ... ... ... #jobsexplained #jobtok #ConstructionJobsExplained #womensupportingwomen #jobsearch #careerwoman #jobadvice

Another clip from ACE trades day held at the JATC. Checking out VR and BIM with Quality Electric!

Virtual Reality isn't just for games! Professionals are designing buildings in 3D and using VR headsets to collaborate on their construction. They can't see what a building is going to look like before they even build it! Instead of Skyrim and Beat Saber, VR is changing how we build our own reality! ... ... ... #jobsexplained #jobtok #ConstructionJobsExplained #ilovemyjob #futuristic #careergoals #electrician #3d

A little clip from ACE trades day held at the JATC earlier this month.

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