WOMEN AND MINORITIES NEEDED FOR ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICE PROGRAM - Indianapolis training and employment opportunity

CREW Electrical Services
A Specialty Electrical Contractor Powered by Women
7768 Zionsville Road Suite 150, Indianapolis, IN 46268
317-713-7777

Thirty four dollars an hour! Actually $34.35/hour to be precise! That is how much money I pay my Journeyman Electricians – and that’s just the salary! These jobs also come with FULL benefits! But, right now we cannot fill our apprenticeship classes. And even more frustrating to me personally is that out of the over 600 union electricians in Central Indiana – there are fewer than 10 females! And recently many public construction projects are requiring not only women and minority companies to receive a percentage of the overall spend BUT also certain percentages of diversity in the actual labor pool. This is almost impossible to achieve because of the scarcity of female electricians. Why so few young women in our trade? I really think it is because no one ever thinks of coaching them to consider the construction trades as a career option.

I know – every Mama wants her darling daughter to go to college. But, you and I both know that ALL kids are not cut out to go to college (no matter how smart they might be) but what you might not know is that studies show that many women actually make better electricians than most men. Women generally have better fine motor skills and tend to be more safety conscious and patient than men. And being an electrician can be a steady, stable, financially rewarding job – it certainly is not a job that can be outsourced overseas! And the recent economic downturn caused many older electricians to elect retirement which means we will be facing pent up demand in the very near future for any electricians but the need for female electricians and apprentices is dire right now!

So, if you know any young women who like to work with their hands, hate the confines of cubicles, keyboards, gender stereotypes and/or repetition, and are hard working and safety conscious; PLEASE have them go to the Indiana Plan website www.indianaplan.org and apply for the class that begins June 11, 2012.

Please feel free to forward this message and to contact me personally if you have any questions. You may also contact Dax Ramsey at the Indiana Plan, (317) 639-4661, dramsey@indianaplan.org,or JimPatterson at the Electrical Training Institute (317) 270-5282, jpatterson@electricaltraininginstitute.com. Thank you for all you do for the youth of Indiana!

Kathy G. Reehling
President - The CREW Corporation
317-713-7777 Extension 7707
kreehling@crewtech.com

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Employment Opportunities

Plumber and pipefitters Apprenticeship Opportunities

See attachment for information about how to enroll in this apprenticeship program. Aptitude test required once application completed.
Must have completed application to union before FEBURARY 17, 2012.
...Info: https://ngin.ng.ds.army.mil/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=1055

Point of Contact Information:
Wilson, Roger SSG NG NG NGIN
Northern Employment Coordinator
317 247 3300 Extension: 85237
E-mail Address: roger.wilson4@us.army.mil
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/307525500

Weekly Report - Technician Job Announcements
Please see the list below for technician jobs that were announced the week of 06-10 February 2012. This list contains positions for the Air and Army National Guard. For more details please click the links or visit our website at http://www.in.ng.mil/hr

Job Title: UAS Platoon Supervisor
Job Announcement Number: 12-060-T-Army
Salary: $69,122 to $89,858 / Per Year
Open: Tuesday, 07 February 2012
Close: Tuesday, 06 March 2012
Series/Grade: GS-2101-1
Location: 1 vacancy(s) – Edinburgh (Det 1, CO B), IN
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/308838200

Job Title: Materials Handler Supervisor
Job Announcement Number: 12-013-T-Air
Salary: $26.95 to $31.42 / Per Hour
Open: Thursday, 09 February 2012
Close: Thursday, 08 March 2012
Series/Grade: WG-6907-06
Location: 1 vacancy(s) – Fort Wayne, IN (122nd Fighter Wing)
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/309023100

Point of Contact Information:
Eason, Brandi MSgt IN NG MIL
Human Resources Specialist
4-5 Digit or Extension:
E-mail Address: brandi.l.eason@us.army.mil

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Apprenticeship Opportunities - Plumbers, Steamfitters & Refrigeration Fitters

PLUMBERS, STEAMFITTERS and REFRIGERATION FITTERS Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Local No. 166
2930 West Ludwig Road
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46818
Phone (260) 490-5690 Fax (260) 490-5691

!ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

NAME OF PROGRAM: The Plumbers and Pipefitters of Local Union 166 Apprenticeship Training Program
LOCATION: Indiana Counties: Adams, Allen, Blackford, DeKalb, Elkhart, Grant, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley.
TRADE: Plumber, Pipefitter and HVAC Technician
WHERE TO APPLY: The Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 166I.A.T.C.; 2930 West Ludwig Road; Fort Wayne IN
APPLICATION DATES: January 30, 2012-February 17,2012 8:00am-Noon and 1pm- 4:30pm
JOB DESCRIPTION: Plumber/Pipefitter lays out, installs and tests piping to or from all fixtures, motors and industrial equipment; including the control piping. An HVAC Technician installs, makes diagnoses, and services heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The apprentice will learn to master the mechanical and technical skills and theory required for aspects of the Pipefitting, Plumbing, and HVAC Industry.
TERMS OF APPRENTICESHIP: Length of Indenture = 5 years (lst yr probationary)
Minimum Hours of Related Training (Classroom) = 246 hours per year
Minimum Hours of On-the-Job Training for Advancement = 850 hours per 6 months.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 18 years of age by July l, 2012
Must have High School Diploma or GED by July l, 2012
A drug test will be required upon acceptance into the program.

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
l. Photo ID
2. Qmy of birth certificate.
3. Official transcript of high school grades or GED scores.
4. Copy of Diploma, if a high school graduate and not listed on transcript, or a copy of GED certificate.
5. Official transcripts of any additional education.
6. If a veteran, a copy of discha rge forms DD214.
7. An aptitude test must be taken at the Indiana Employment Office in Fort Wayne. This test will be given only after submitting an application and required documents at the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 166 J.A.T.C. office.
Applicants MUST obtain the application from our office in person. Applicants will not be allowed to complete application without all required documents listed above. Applications and requirements must be received on or before February 17, 2012 by 4:30pm. If you have any questions, please call the JATC office at (260) 490-5690 during the application dates and times.

Recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin or sex.

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