Short answer: For most beginners in New Jersey, the clearest path is a U.S. Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship (a union IBEW JATC for 5 years or the non-union NJIEC program for 4 years) while you hold the state’s Class A electrical apprentice license. sources: 1, 2, 3 Since June 2, 2025 the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors also licenses Class B wiremen (other employed electrical workers) and Class A journeyman electricians; the usual journeyman route is 8,000 hours of work, 4,000 of them in the last 5 years, plus 576 classroom hours. sources: 1, 2 The electrical contractor license is separate: be over 21, finish a 4-year apprenticeship, work 2,000 more hours, then pass three PSI exams based on the 2023 NEC. sources: 1, 2, 3 On October 9, 2026, Local 351 takes applications every Wednesday, Local 456 opens November 2, Local 400 on the first Thursday of November (November 5) and Local 102 on December 1. Union application fees run from nothing to US$100, plus US$100 and up to US$150 for the state apprentice license. sources: 1, 2, 3
Every fact below comes from the state agency or the program’s own page, checked October 9, 2026. The Board’s own website blocked automated checks that day, so rule text is linked to the published copy of N.J.A.C. 13:31. Journeyman rates are federal Davis-Bacon figures and are labeled that way.
New in New Jersey: you need a state license to work as an apprentice
Verified October 9, 2026. Rules effective June 2, 2025 created three licenses below the electrical contractor. sources: 1, 2, 3
| License | Who it is for | State fee |
|---|---|---|
| Class A electrical apprentice | Enrolled in a 4-year U.S. DOL apprenticeship; the application names your supervising contractor or Class A journeyman source | US$100 plus US$50 to US$150; renewal US$150 source |
| Class B wireman | Other workers employed by a contractor business permit holder, which certifies supervised work matching your training; cannot supervise source | US$100 plus US$25 to US$75; renewal US$75 source |
| Class A journeyman electrician | Usual route: 8,000 hours, 4,000 in the last 5 years, plus 576 classroom hours; the Board may accept other experience source | US$100 plus US$50 to US$150; renewal US$150 source |
| Electrical contractor | Over 21; 4-year apprenticeship plus 2,000 hours; three PSI exams sources: 1, 2, 3 | US$100 plus US$75 to US$225; renewal US$225 source |
- Without the apprentice license: working as an apprentice without it counts as practicing without a license. source
- Five-year union programs: the apprentice rule is written for a “four-year” U.S. DOL program, while IBEW inside programs here run five years. Ask the Board or your JATC how your registration is listed before you apply. sources: 1, 2
- Employees: the Board’s rules define an employee as someone paid on a Form W-2 whose work is supervised. source
- On the job: a worker with less than three and a half years of experience needs constant on-site supervision by a licensed contractor or Class A journeyman. source
- Where to apply: the Board’s applications page, the address the exam vendor gives for the application process. Board applications PSI bulletin
New Jersey quick facts
| Question | New Jersey answer (checked October 9, 2026) |
|---|---|
| State licenses for workers? | Yes. Since June 2, 2025 the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors licenses the Class A electrical apprentice, Class B wireman and Class A journeyman electrician, plus the electrical contractor sources: 1, 2, 3 |
| Do apprentices need a license? | Yes. Working as an apprentice without the Class A electrical apprentice license counts as practicing without a license source |
| Minimum age | 18 at Locals 164, 351, 400 and 456; over 21 for the contractor exam. Locals 102 and 269 take applications at 17 if you turn 18 by July sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Apprenticeship length | 5 years at IBEW Locals 164, 102, 269 and 400; 4 years in the NJIEC program sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| On-the-job hours | 8,000 for the Class A journeyman license and the NJIEC program; at least 8,000 at Local 102 sources: 1, 2, 3 |
| Classroom hours | 576 for the Class A journeyman license and NJIEC; at least 900 at Local 102 sources: 1, 2, 3 |
| Entry test | Union aptitude test at each JATC (Local 351: 45 minutes of reading comprehension and 45 minutes of Algebra 1; Local 456: the Electrical Trade Aptitude Test by the American Institute for Research). NJIEC: a math assessment, 75% to pass sources: 1, 2, 3 |
| Application fee | No cost at Local 269; US$50 at Locals 164 and 102; US$75 at Local 456 and NJIEC; US$100 at Locals 351 and 400 sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| State apprentice license fees | US$100 application plus US$150, US$100 or US$50 depending on the year of the 3-year cycle; renewal US$150 source |
| Contractor exam | PSI: Electrical Contractor, Business and Law, and Alarm Systems exams, 70% to pass; US$84, US$47 and US$49 source |
| Code edition | NEC 2023: the exam supplies the 2023 NEC, and NJ DCA lists NFPA 70/2023 as the electrical subcode with an adoption date of August 17, 2026 sources: 1, 2 |
Which route fits you
| Your situation | Where to start |
|---|---|
| No electrical experience | Apply to your county’s IBEW JATC (finder below) or to NJIEC sources: 1, 2 |
| Already working for a licensed electrical contractor | Ask your employer about sponsoring you in NJIEC, which needs a licensed-contractor job to log registered hours source |
| Doing electrical work outside an apprenticeship | You need a Class B wireman license; note that the contractor exam later requires a completed U.S. DOL apprenticeship sources: 1, 2 |
| Years of documented experience | Check the Class A journeyman route: 8,000 hours plus 576 classroom hours, or other experience the Board accepts source |
| Plan to run your own shop | Plan for the contractor exams, the business permit and the bond sources: 1, 2, 3 |
Step by step
- Find the program for your county. Six IBEW JATCs split the state by county, and most require you to live in their area. sources: 1, 2, 3, 4 The non-union NJIEC program takes students statewide. source
- Get your papers ready. Expect a high school diploma or GED, official transcripts showing one year of algebra (Local 400 wants 75% or better), a driver’s license and a birth certificate at some programs. sources: 1, 2, 3 No algebra credit? Locals 164 and 400 accept the online TECH Math course. sources: 1, 2
- Apply inside the window. Windows differ a lot: weekly walk-in at Local 351, one online day at Locals 456 and 400, a portal day at Local 102, a lottery at Local 164, and January to March at Local 269. See the programs table for October 9, 2026.
- Pass the aptitude test and interview. Union programs test every inside wireman applicant and interview those who pass. sources: 1, 2 Local 351’s test is 45 minutes of reading comprehension and 45 minutes of Algebra 1. source Locals 164 and 400 accept scores sent from another IBEW local’s training office. sources: 1, 2
- Follow the sponsor’s hiring process, then license as an apprentice. Union JATCs place selected apprentices with contractors. source At NJIEC, admission and a job are separate: NJIEC does not employ students, and you need a licensed-contractor job to log registered hours. source Once enrolled, apply for the Class A electrical apprentice license; the form asks for proof of enrollment and your supervisor’s name and business address. source
- Work and study. Local 102: at least 8,000 work hours and 900 classroom hours over 5 years. source NJIEC: 8,000 work hours and 576 classroom hours over 4 years, ending with a U.S. DOL completion certificate. source
- Journeyman, then contractor. The usual Class A journeyman route is 8,000 hours of qualifying work, at least 4,000 in the 5 years before you apply, plus 576 classroom hours; the Board may also accept other experience and must approve the application. source For the contractor exams you must be over 21, have finished a 4-year apprenticeship and then worked at least 2,000 hours, all inside the 5 years before you apply. sources: 1, 2, 3
Which program fits where you live
County lists come from the NJ Department of Labor trades directory and the programs’ own pages. Check the program’s residency rule before you apply. Somerset County is split between Local 102 and Local 456.
| Where you live (county) | Union program to check first | Status on Oct 9, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen, Essex, Hudson | IBEW Local 164 JATC, Paramus source | Lottery drawing Oct 9 Fall 2026 voucher sign-up ran noon Oct 5 to noon Oct 9 |
| Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset, Union, part of Bergen | IBEW Local 102 JATC, Parsippany sources: 1, 2 | Opens Dec 1 portal, for the September 2027 class |
| Mercer, northern Burlington | IBEW Local 269 JATC, Trenton area source | Opens Jan 1, 2027 through Mar 31, 2027 |
| Atlantic, southern Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Cape May, Salem | IBEW Local 351 JATC, Folsom source | Open every Wednesday, 10 AM to 2 PM, in person |
| Monmouth, Ocean | IBEW Local 400 JATC, Wall source | Next: Nov 5 online, first Thursday of November |
| Middlesex, part of Somerset | IBEW Local 456, North Brunswick source | Next: Nov 2 online, one day |
| Anywhere in New Jersey, non-union | NJIEC, Somerset source | Closed Fall 2026 registration closed; classes start each September |
Before you apply: checklist
- Safety card: Local 102 lists OSHA 30 training in Construction as a minimum qualification and asks for the card with your documents. source
- Transcripts: Locals 102 and 400 accept transcripts only when sent directly by the school; Local 102 gives you 30 days, or you wait a year. sources: 1, 2
- GED holders: Local 164 still wants your high school transcript up to the date you left. source
- Money: Local 351 takes cash, check or money order only, no cards. source
- After selection: drug test at Local 102; substance-abuse screening, physical and background check at Local 400. sources: 1, 2
- Veterans: Local 400 asks for your DD-214. source
- Test prep: know your program’s test format (programs table below).
Routes compared
| Route | Who it fits | Test to get in | Cost to you | Years | Pay while learning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBEW/NECA apprenticeship (Locals 102, 164, 269, 351, 400, 456) | Residents of the local’s area, 18 or older, high school diploma or GED, one year of algebra | Aptitude test, then interview sources: 1, 2, 3 | Application fee US$0 to US$100; no tuition, but you buy textbooks or course materials sources: 1, 2, 3 | 5 sources: 1, 2, 3, 4 | US$16.69 to US$26.17 an hour in year 1 at the three locals that publish it (see the pay table) sources: 1, 2, 3 |
| NJIEC apprenticeship (non-union, U.S. DOL registered) | People employed by a licensed contractor, or who will find one: NJIEC does not employ students and says a job is not assured. Evening classes in Somerset | Math assessment, 75% to pass source | US$75 application; tuition US$3,950 with a member employer or US$4,489 otherwise, books included source | 4 source | Set by your employer; NJIEC does not publish a figure |
| Evening classes at a county college or vocational school | People already working for a sponsoring employer or union | Set by the school | Camden County College US$1,550 to US$1,755 per level; Cape May Tech US$3,500 total sources: 1, 2 | Set by the sponsor’s program | Set by your employer. Classes alone do not make you eligible for a license; confirm the hours count toward your registered program before you pay sources: 1, 2 |
| Work as a Class B wireman for a contractor, without a registered apprenticeship | People hired by an electrical contractor business permit holder, which certifies supervised work matching your training source | Set by the employer | State license: US$100 application plus US$25 to US$75 source | No set term | Set by your employer. Note: the contractor exam requires a completed 4-year U.S. DOL apprenticeship source |
New Jersey license details
| License | Experience | Classroom | Exam | State fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A electrical apprentice (required to work as an apprentice since June 2, 2025) source | Enrolled and in good standing in a 4-year U.S. DOL apprenticeship; works under a licensed contractor or Class A journeyman whose name and business address go on the application source | Set by your program | None in the rule | US$100 application plus US$150 (year 1 of the 3-year cycle), US$100 (year 2) or US$50 (year 3); renewal every 3 years, US$150 sources: 1, 2 |
| Class B wireman (anyone else employed to do electrical work) source | Employed by an electrical contractor business permit holder, which certifies that your work will match your training and be supervised; may not supervise others source | Renewal: a 15-hour NEC course, 1 hour on state law source | None in the rule | US$100 application plus US$75, US$50 or US$25; renewal US$75 source |
| Class A journeyman electrician source | 8,000 hours of hands-on work to the NEC, at least 4,000 of them in the last 5 years (or a current contractor license, or other experience the Board accepts) source | At least 576 hours of related instruction source | The rule sets hours and classroom; check with the Board for any exam step | US$100 application plus US$150, US$100 or US$50; renewal US$150 with 15 CE hours on the current NEC sources: 1, 2 |
| Electrical contractor source | Over 21 with a high school diploma or equivalent. source 5 years in the trade right before you apply: finish a 4-year U.S. DOL apprenticeship (submit the Certificate of Completion), then at least 2,000 hours of hands-on work as a “journeyman electrician”. In this rule that word means an apprenticeship graduate; it is not the Class A journeyman license and does not allow supervising sources: 1, 2 | Inside your apprenticeship | PSI, after Board approval: Electrical Contractor (100 questions, 70%, open book, 2023 NEC supplied), Business and Law (50 questions, 70%), Alarm Systems (bring your own NFPA 72, 2022 edition). First attempt: all three on one day source | US$100 application; PSI US$84 plus US$47 plus US$49; license US$225, US$150 or US$75; renewal US$225 every 3 years; business permit US$50 to US$150. State law also requires a bond; ask the Board for the amount sources: 1, 2, 3 |
| Contractor renewal | 34 CE hours every 3 years, including a 10-hour in-person NEC course source | None | US$225; late fee US$50 within 30 days sources: 1, 2 |
The contractor rule counts only a U.S. DOL-registered apprenticeship. A temporary rule that accepted work years instead of apprenticeship years ended on December 17, 2022. source Union graduates still apply to the state separately: Locals 164 and 400 say a separate state test is required for the contractor license. sources: 1, 2
Programs and their status on October 9, 2026
| Program | Area | Test used | Status on Oct 9, 2026 | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBEW Local 164 JATC (100 electrical applications this round) | Bergen, Essex, Hudson; training academy in Paramus | Aptitude test, date sent by email after you apply. Applicants with 4,000 documented hours in the trade can skip the test and go to interview. Retake after 6 months | Lottery drawing Oct 9 Voucher sign-up ran noon Oct 5 to noon Oct 9, 2026. Random-number drawing on YouTube Live at 3 PM Oct 9; winners emailed within 24 hours. You may enter every lottery until selected | JATC page announcement FAQ |
| IBEW Local 102 JATC | Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset, Union, part of Bergen | Mandatory aptitude test, tentatively in spring; a passing grade earns an interview | Opens Dec 1 Portal open 9 AM to noon on December 1, 2026, capped at 200 inside wireman applicants that day. For the September 2027 class. US$50 fee. Requires OSHA 30 Construction training (upload the card) and a driver’s license. Documents within 30 days | JATC page program page |
| IBEW Local 269 JATC | Mercer and northern Burlington | Standardized aptitude test; passing score earns an interview, usually the third week in June | Closed 2026 class closed. Applications for the 2027 class: January 1 to March 31, 2027, online, no cost | JATC page |
| IBEW Local 351 JATC (with South Jersey NECA) | Atlantic, southern Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Cape May, Salem | Aptitude test: 45 minutes of reading comprehension and 45 minutes of Algebra 1; interview in 2027 | Open Every Wednesday, 10 AM to 2 PM, in person at 1125 Black Horse Pike, Folsom. US$100 (cash, check or money order). Driver’s license required | JATC page |
| IBEW Local 400 JATC | Monmouth and Ocean (you must live there) | Aptitude test at the hall; retake means reapplying next period. Algebra with 75% or the TECH Math course | Next: Nov 5 Application period for the 2027 to 2028 class runs through December 31, 2026, but the online form opens only on the first Thursday of March and November, 9 AM to 7 PM. US$100 | JATC page FAQ |
| IBEW Local 456 | Middlesex and part of Somerset (you must live there; Somerset residents email their address for review) | Electrical Trade Aptitude Test by the American Institute for Research; pass to interview; ranked by interview rating. Physical and drug test if selected | Next: Nov 2 Online form posted midnight to 11:59 PM on set Mondays: November 2 and December 7, 2026. US$75, non-refundable. Age 18, NJ driver’s license, diploma or GED with one year of algebra; papers within 30 days; transcript mailed by your school | application dates requirements |
| NJIEC (non-union, U.S. DOL registered, 4 years) | Statewide; classes in Somerset. Years 1 and 2 also at Passaic County Technical Institute, Wayne | Math assessment, 1 hour, calculators allowed, 75% to pass | Closed Fall 2026 registration closed. Classes start in September. Processing takes 4 to 6 weeks, then you upload documents within 5 business days; you are registered only once tuition is paid. You must work for a licensed contractor to log registered hours. An older NJIEC page still shows a January 20 deadline and US$3,500; the registration page is the current one | NJIEC program page older page |
NJ DOL’s Office of Apprenticeship helps people find registered programs: apprenticeships@dol.nj.gov. source The NJIEC Fast Track is for people who already hold the Class A journeyman license. source
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Pay from official sources
Read this first: the journeyman figures are federal Davis-Bacon rates for covered federal building construction in that county. They are not typical take-home pay or statewide averages; the fringe is listed separately, and real pay depends on the employer, agreement and project. First-year rates come from the JATCs’ own pages; two of them are undated.
| Area / program | First-year apprentice (per hour) | Journeyman (per hour) | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local 102 (Morris, Passaic and nearby) | US$26.17 (40% of the journeyman rate) | US$65.43 plus US$42.86 fringe | Apprentice: undated on the JATC page. Journeyman: rate dated June 2, 2025, in determinations published May 18 and August 13, 2026 | Program JATC and federal Davis-Bacon Morris Passaic |
| Local 400 (Monmouth, Ocean) | US$17.31 (total package US$31.09) | US$57.70 plus US$45.92 fringe | Apprentice: 2026. Journeyman: rate dated June 2, 2025, published May 18, 2026 | Program JATC and federal Davis-Bacon Monmouth |
| Local 164 (Bergen, Essex, Hudson) | US$16.69, plus health, pension and annuity benefits | US$62.90 plus US$39.31 fringe | Apprentice: “current”, undated. Journeyman: rate dated June 3, 2024, published May 18, 2026; may be older than the current agreement | Program JATC and federal Davis-Bacon Bergen Hudson |
| Mercer County (Local 269) | Not published | US$63.82 plus US$41.99 fringe | Rate dated January 5, 2026, published May 18, 2026 | Federal Davis-Bacon source |
| Middlesex County (Local 456) | Not published | US$61.40 plus US$39.14 fringe | Rate dated June 2, 2025, published May 18, 2026 | Federal Davis-Bacon source |
| Camden County (Local 351) | Not published | US$55.05 plus US$48.76 fringe | Rate dated September 30, 2024, published May 18, 2026 | Federal Davis-Bacon source |
Local 102’s US$26.17 is 40% of US$65.43, the rate on the federal determination dated June 2, 2025 (our arithmetic). sources: 1, 2 Local 102 notes that work is not assured: it depends on the economy and weather. source
Costs and timeline
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Union application fee | Local 269 no cost; Locals 164 and 102 US$50; Local 456 US$75; Locals 351 and 400 US$100 | sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Union classroom | No tuition at Locals 164, 102 and 400; you pay for textbooks or course materials | sources: 1, 2, 3 |
| NJIEC | US$75 application; tuition US$3,950 (member employer) or US$4,489, books included | source |
| County college or vocational school classes | Camden County College US$1,550 to US$1,755 per level; Cape May Tech US$3,500 total (tuition US$2,950) | sources: 1, 2 |
| Class A electrical apprentice license | US$100 application plus US$50 to US$150; renewal US$150 every 3 years | source |
| Class A journeyman license | US$100 application plus US$50 to US$150; renewal US$150 | source |
| Contractor exams (PSI) | US$84 Electrical Contracting, US$47 Business and Law, US$49 Alarm Systems; not refundable | source |
| Contractor license and business permit | US$100 application; license US$75 to US$225; business permit US$50 to US$150; renewals US$225 and US$150 | source |
| Getting there | Locals 164, 351, 400 and 456 require a valid driver’s license (Locals 400 and 456: New Jersey) | sources: 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Timeline for a union apprentice:
- Apply: next windows are Local 456 on November 2, 2026, Local 400 on the first Thursday of November (November 5, 2026), Local 102 on December 1, 2026 and Local 269 from January 1 to March 31, 2027; Local 351 any Wednesday. sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Test and interview: Local 164 says the process usually takes four to six months; Local 400 selects by June or July; Local 269 interviews in the third week of June. sources: 1, 2, 3
- Start: Local 102’s next class starts in September 2027. source
- Years 1 to 5: work full time and attend school; hold the Class A apprentice license throughout. sources: 1, 2
- Contractor exam: at least one more year (2,000 hours) as a journeyman after a 4-year apprenticeship. source
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Questions people ask
Does New Jersey have a journeyman electrician license?
Yes. Since June 2, 2025 the New Jersey Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors licenses Class A journeyman electricians, along with Class A electrical apprentices and Class B wiremen. The usual journeyman route is 8,000 hours of hands-on work, at least 4,000 of them in the last 5 years, plus at least 576 classroom hours; the Board may accept other experience. The fee is US$100 to apply plus US$50 to US$150, renewed every 3 years with 15 hours of NEC continuing education.
Do I need a license to work as an electrical apprentice in New Jersey?
Yes. If you are enrolled in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship, you need the Class A electrical apprentice license before you do electrical work, or you are treated as practicing without a license. You cannot get it before you have a program and a supervisor: the application asks for proof of enrollment and the name and business address of the licensed contractor or Class A journeyman who supervises you. It costs US$100 to apply plus US$50 to US$150. Workers outside an apprenticeship need the Class B wireman license instead.
I am in a five-year IBEW program. Does the Class A apprentice license apply to me?
Check with the Board. The rule is written for apprentices in a four-year U.S. Department of Labor program, while IBEW inside programs in New Jersey run five years, so ask the Board or your JATC how your registration is listed. Confirm your licensing status with the Board and your JATC before you do electrical work: the rule treats apprentice work without the license as unlicensed practice, but it does not say how five-year programs are handled.
Which New Jersey electrician apprenticeships are taking applications?
As of October 9, 2026: IBEW Local 351 takes applications in person every Wednesday from 10 AM to 2 PM in Folsom. Local 456 posts its online form on November 2 and December 7, 2026 (US$75). Local 400 opens online on the first Thursday of November. Local 102 opens its portal on December 1, 2026 for the September 2027 class. Local 269 accepts applications January 1 to March 31, 2027. Local 164 held its fall 2026 voucher lottery on October 9. NJIEC’s fall 2026 registration is closed.
How much does a first-year electrician apprentice make in New Jersey?
It depends on the local. IBEW Local 102 lists US$26.17 an hour, 40% of the journeyman rate. Local 400 lists US$17.31 an hour for 2026, a US$31.09 total package. Local 164 lists US$16.69 an hour plus health, pension and annuity benefits. Local 102 and Local 164 do not date their figures. Non-union pay is set by the employer.
How do I get a New Jersey electrical contractor license?
Be over 21 with a high school diploma, complete a 4-year U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship, then work at least 2,000 hours, all within the 5 years before you apply. After the Board approves you, pass three PSI exams: Electrical Contractor (100 questions, 70%, open book with the 2023 NEC supplied), Business and Law, and Alarm Systems. The exams cost US$84, US$47 and US$49; the license is up to US$225 plus a US$100 application fee, and state law requires a bond.
Can I become an electrician in New Jersey without joining a union?
Yes. The New Jersey Independent Electrical Contractors (NJIEC) runs a 4-year U.S. DOL-registered program with 576 classroom hours and 8,000 work hours. Classes start in September in Somerset. Tuition is US$3,950 if your employer is a member and US$4,489 if not, plus a US$75 application fee. NJIEC does not employ students; you need a job with a licensed contractor to log registered hours. Fall 2026 registration is closed.
Change log
October 9, 2026: page published; every fact from the state agency, the state rule text, the exam vendor or the program’s own page, checked October 9, 2026. October 9, 2026 (review round 1): added the Local 456 fee, test and requirements; the contractor age rule, the bond and what journeyman means in that rule; a license comparison and a route chooser; the Class B wireman route in the short answer; NJIEC employment and processing notes; the five-year program question. Next re-checks: November 2 and 5, 2026 (Local 456 and Local 400 application days), December 1, 2026 (Local 102 portal) and when Local 164 posts its next lottery. Spot an error? Email hello@tsaielectro.com and we correct it within 48 hours.
