Located in West Frankfort, IL, is the primary source of training for Apprentice Electrical Workers of the Union Electrical Construction Industry (Industry) that is within the jurisdiction of the Southern Illinois Chapter (NECA) and IBEW Local 702 (IBEW). In 1978, NECA and The IBEW registered its Apprenticeship Program with the United States Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship (USDOLOA).

SIE JATC’s goal is to recruit the best possible candidates for the Apprenticeship Programs it operates for the Industry. SIE JATC seeks those that are best suited for a career as an Electrical Worker. Customers, Electrical Contractors that are signatory to a Local Union of the IBEW, and IBEW demand the best Electrical Workers. Through SIE JATC, Apprentices are properly and safely trained until they top out as Journeyman Electrical Workers. Electrical Worker careers are Construction Based Occupations. A want to be committed and dedicated to a career in this Industry is imperative for Applicants to have prior to completing an application. The best Electrical Workers in the Industry earn an excellent living; even as national and local economies rise and fall. To earn and keep an opportunity, a person must be able to meet all SIE JATC requirements, qualifications, and expectations.