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NECA/ELECTRI Project Management Apprenticeship Enrollment Form

Welcome to the NECA/ELECTRI Project Management Apprenticeship enrollment page.

This U.S. DOL registered Project Management Apprenticeship helps contractors grow and develop project management talent from within their organization.

This apprenticeship program is designed for project managers in the early stages of their careers who want to build a strong foundation in electrical construction project management.

Completing this form is the first step in getting started. Please use it to identify your apprentice(s) and begin your company’s enrollment.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS:

  • Cohorts are launched monthly. Onboarding and U.S. DOL administration takes 6-8 weeks after enrollment.
  • Cohort sizes: 10-20 apprentices per group.
  • Enrollment must be completed by a NECA contractor company.

    TRADITIONAL TRACK:

    The Traditional track is the standard NECA/ELECTRI Project Management Apprenticeship, designed for individuals entering or developing in project management roles, including early-career PMs, office-based staff, recent college & university graduates, or new hires without a field-first background.

    FIELD-TO-OFFICE (FTO) TRACK:

    The FTO track of the NECA/ELECTRI Project Management Apprenticeship is designed specifically for field leaders moving into PM roles, who started in the industry from the field.

    PROGRAM INVESTMENT: Cost: $15,000 per apprentice.

    WESCO CARES CREDIT:

    • NECA contractors can apply for the Wesco Cares Credit to support apprentices in the NECA/ELECTRI Project Management Apprenticeship.
    • Each company may receive credits for up to three apprentices, awarded on a first-come first-served basis while funds last.
    • The Wesco Cares Credit is not guaranteed and is subject to approval.
    Is your company a NECA Member?
    Contractor Type Criteria (Past 3 Consecutive Years)

    Name of the person approving participation in the program.

    Email address of the person approving participation in the program.

    Pilot Investment: the financial investment for this program is $15,000 per apprentice. Hosting contractors will be responsible for the investment prior to onboarding. Could you confirm if your company is prepared to move forward with this investment?
    Have you identified an apprentice to participate in the program?
    *If you select "YES" to any of the choices in the previous question, please provide apprentice information below.

    If you are enrolling multiple apprentices, please include this information for each apprentice being enrolled in this cohort.

    • Name
    • Email
    • Phone
    • Is this participant a candidate for the Traditional Track or Field-to-Office Track? (Select One)
    • Is the participant currently under a CBA (Y/N)
    Have you identified a supervisor to oversee the apprentice?
    WESCO Cares Credit *

    NECA contractors can apply for the WESCO Cares Credit to support apprentices in the NECA/ELECTRI Project Management Apprenticeship. Each company may receive credits for up to three apprentices, awarded on a first-come, first-served basis while funds last.


    Funding Tiers:

    • Large Contractors (900,000+ man-hours over the past 3 consecutive years): $1,000 per apprentice
    • Small & Mid-Size Contractors (fewer than 900,000 man-hours over the past 3 consecutive years): $2,000 per apprentice

    The WESCO Cares Credit is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Available funds are limited and there may be a waiting list.

    Please select your interest and contractor type: