Apprenticeship

Apprentice Application Requirements

Applications shall be completed online. There's a $75.00 Non-refundable application fee. Please note the SPECIFIC day and time when applications will be accepted.  Applicants must upload all required paperwork within 30 days of application to apprenticeship@ibew456.org

In order to qualify for an apprenticeship you must:

  1. Be 18 years minimum
  2. Reside in the IBEW Local 456 Territorial Jurisdiction.  The territory consists of all of Middlesex County and a small portion of Somerset County.  Somerset County residents may email their address to Apprenticeship@ibew456.org for jurisdictional review. 
  3. Have a valid NJ Drivers License
  4. Be a High School Graduate/GED - one year algebra


IF YOU HAVE FULLY MET THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AND WISH TO APPLY, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS (REMINDER THAT YOU CAN ONLY SUBMIT THE APPLICATION DURING THE DESIGNATED DATES/TIMES. YOU HAVE 30 DAYS SUBMIT ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS):

  1. Click here >Apprenticeship Applicationto apply online for the Inside Wireman Apprenticeship
  2. Pay the $75.00 Non-refundable application fee
  3. Complete your application and upload your NJ Driver's license as proof of residency and Birth Certificate. 
  4.  (If applicable) Upload a copy of your Military Discharge (DD-214)
  5. Official High School Transcript MUST BE MAILED by your high school to the IBEW Local 456 address at:

    IBEW Local 456
    1295 Livingston Ave.
    North Brunswick, NJ 08902

    ATTN: Transcript

The committee will review these documents to determine if applicant is eligible for the aptitude test. The Electrical Trade Aptitude Test by American Institute for Research will be administered by Local 456. If applicant passes the test they qualify for an interview.  Applicant will be selected in order of their ranking resulting from rating of interviewers.  If selected, applicant will be required to pass a preemployment physical and drug test.

INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS NOTICE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS AND FOLLOW-UP INQUIRIES SHOULD BE EMAILED TO THE APPRENTICESHIP OFFICE AT: 

Apprenticeship@ibew456.org