SEIAJATC Blog
The Southeast Iowa JATC Blog
The Southeast Iowa JATC Blog
This blog is meant to be an online spot for us to share all kinds of updates and stories related to our electrical apprenticeship program here in Southeast Iowa.
Through this blog, we’ll cover all sorts of topics – from news around the JATC, to training tips for current and prospective apprentices, to career advice from journeyman electricians, to safety reminders, to profiles highlighting our talented apprentices and instructors. We really want this blog to give an inside look into our program and what it’s like to train to become an electrician with SEIAJATC.
Whether you’re already part of our program or just learning about it, we welcome you to subscribe and follow along. Our goal is for this blog to help build community and support for skilled trades education in Southeast Iowa. We want to inform folks, inspire interest in the electrical field, and bring more voices into the conversation about workforce development in our region.
A Day in the Life of a Journeyman Electrician | Where No Two Days Are the Same
The alarm jolts me awake well before sunrise. It's another day as a journeyman electrician, and while the early mornings take some getting used to, I wouldn't trade this job for the world. The satisfaction of bringing light, power, and modern comfort to people's homes...
Trade School Triumph: Why an Electrician Apprenticeship Could Be the Smarter Choice After High School
Graduation caps are in the air, and soon many high school graduates will start the next phase of their lives. The traditional path of heading off to a 4-year college is heavily promoted, but is it the right choice for everyone? With student loan debt piling up and a...
What is the Southeast Iowa JATC?
The Southeast Iowa JATC, or Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, is a partnership between the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) that offers an electrical apprenticeship program....
From Blueprint to Bright Lights: The Exciting World of Electrical Work
Think about all the new buildings going up in Southeast Iowa – the refit in a store at the Westland Mall, the housing developments, maybe even that solar farm in northeastern Lee county along highway 61. Who makes sure they all have power? Electricians! We're the ones...
SEIAJATC Continuing Education
Enhance Your Electrical Expertise: Register for the SEIAJATC Hazardous Locations and Fault Current Calculations Course At the Southeast Iowa JATC (SEIAJATC), we are committed to providing comprehensive training opportunities that empower electricians to excel in their...
Why Become An Electrician
There are many great reasons to consider becoming an electrician. Here's a breakdown of the key benefits and why it could be a great career path for you: Strong Earning Potential Competitive salaries: Electricians consistently rank among the highest-paid tradespeople....
Want To Be An Electrician?
Are you in the Burlington or Ottumwa area and interested in a dynamic, hands-on career? Southeast Iowa JATC's electrical apprenticeship program offers top-notch training and incredible earning potential, paving the way to a fulfilling future as a skilled electrician....
Spark Your Future: Why Choose the Southeast Iowa JATC Electrical Apprenticeship Program?
Are you looking for a career that's hands-on, rewarding, and offers great earning potential? Look no further than the Southeast Iowa JATC (SEIAJATC) Electrical Apprenticeship Program! We're not just talking about a job; we're talking about building a fulfilling future...
Quincy Job Fair – Feb 22 & 23
Don't miss us at the Quincy Job Fair! QUINCY PLACE MALL LOBBY February 22nd from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM February 23rd from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Get all the details about our Electrical Apprenticeship program where you can earn while you learn!
Unlock Your Future: The Southeast Iowa JATC Electrician Apprenticeship Program
The electrical trade offers a vibrant career path filled with opportunities for growth, innovation, and stability. For those in Ottumwa, Burlington, and surrounding areas, the Southeast Iowa Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (SEIAJATC) presents an...
If your interested in a career in the electrical construction trade, then you owe it to yourself to check our program out!
Apprenticeship Committee Members
Director of Training
Scott Bessine
1205 North Central Ave.
Burlington, IA 52601
NECA Contractors
- Jim Potter
- Tim Brown
- Chris Azinger
IBEW Local 13
- Thomas Schleich
- Hunter Smoot
- Thomas Rehman