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Apprenticeship Selection

SOUTHWESTERN IDAHO PLUMBERS AND PIPE FITTERS JOINT APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING COMMITTEE

GENERAL SELECTION PROCEDURES

  1. Applications will be available to anyone who is interested on a year round basis.
  2. The fact that applications and apprenticeship opportunities are available shall be made known as outlined in the Affirmative Action Program.
  3. Applications will be available at 575 N. Ralstin, Meridian, Idaho 83642.
  4. Interviews will be conducted on an as needed basis to ensure a ready supply of qualified candidates. All applications for apprenticeship accepted since the last series of interviews shall be processed to final disposition before any individual is selected. Interviews will be granted to all who meet the minimum qualifications.
  5. Once applicants have been interviewed and evaluated they will be placed on the Ranked List. Placement on this list will be based upon the numerical score each applicant is given by the JATC.
  6. Applicants will be interviewing throughout the year and will be merged into the Ranked List based on their score.
  7. Applicants ranking too low to be chosen may request to be re-evaluated and re-interviewed. Requests of this nature will only be granted to individuals who provide proof that they have had significant new work experience or education since their last evaluation/interview. Applicants ranked, but not chosen for entrance into apprenticeship will remain on the Ranked List for a minimum of two (2) years.
  8. Applicants not interviewed because they lack the minimum qualifications will not be reconsidered until they correct any deficiencies they may have and reapply.
  9. Selected candidates shall be registered as probationary apprentices for a period of one (1) year. Each probationary apprentice shall be evaluated at the end of the probationary period in regard to on-the-job performance, and related training.
  10. It will be the responsibility of the apprentice applicant to keep on file with the Committee their current address and telephone number. If information is not current, the applicant may loose their opportunity for placement into the program.

APPRENTICESHIP APPLICANT APPEALS PROCEDURE

Any apprentice or applicant for apprenticeship who believes that he or she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex with regard to apprenticeship or that the equal opportunity standards with respect to his or her selection have not been followed in the operation of an apprenticeship program may, personally or through an authorized representative, file a complaint with the Department of Labor. The complaint shall be in writing and shall be signed by the complainant.

Complaints of discrimination must be filed not later than 180 days from the date of the alleged discrimination of specified failure to follow the equal opportunity standards. The time may be extended by the Department for good cause shown.

To file a complaint, contact: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship & Training, 1150 North Curtis Road, Suite 204, Boise, Idaho 83706-1234, (208) 321-2974.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND SELECTION OF APPRENTICES

A. Qualifications: Applicants accepted and registered as Apprentices shall meet the following basic qualifications:

  1. Age
    • All applicants shall be at least seventeen (17) years of age at the time of interview.
    • Applicants shall submit reliable proof of birth date with the complete application (form #1)
  2. Education
    • Applicants shall be high school graduates or provide proof of equivalent educational attainment such as an official report of successful results of the G.E.D. test (tests of General Educational Development).
    • Each applicant shall accompany the completed application (Form #1) with a high school transcript or an official report of G.E.D. test results. (See form #1 in selection procedures).
  3. Additional Informational Criteria
    • Applicants will be required to attend an oral interview with the Local JATC. Failure to attend the interview will result in termination of the application
    • Applicants will be required to provide proof of citizenship or proper legal work permits from the local employment service as part of the application process.
  4. Applicants may be required to take and pass a drug alcohol screening prior to Being dispatched for employment.