South Texas Electrical JATC at a glance: the IBEW Local 60 and NECA apprenticeship in San Antonio. Apply online or in person any time, take the aptitude test (usually the second Monday of the month), interview (usually the fourth Tuesday), and offers go out monthly from the top of the ranking list.
Status October 9, 2026: Open
Application and selection sources checked October 18, 2026. Other sections retain the October 9 review.
Before you apply in San Antonio
- Check the age rule: you may apply at 17 and must be 18 to participate if selected.
- Locate your ID, graduation or GED evidence and official transcript showing Algebra I. The application page lists the supporting documents and US$28 fee.
- Plan to have original documents verified by JATC staff.
- Confirm your assigned test and interview dates. The second-Monday and fourth-Tuesday schedules are typical dates rather than an appointment for every applicant.
Read the South Texas application instructions and check its selection process.
Confirm the length for your intake
The current home and program pages describe a four-year electrical apprenticeship, while the application page still refers to five years. Ask the training center which schedule applies to your intake before comparing costs or planning a move. Home page · Program page · Application page
How to get in
- Apply online or in person, 24/7/365. Original documents must be verified in person to complete the application. (source) (application)
- Score a 4 to advance to the interview. (source)
- Interview: about 10 to 15 minutes; afterwards each applicant is ranked and offers are made monthly from the top. (source)
- Start with Tech Math. Every new apprentice is assigned the Tech Math course (about US$100); score 95% on the proficiency exam to test out. Failing Tech Math ends the apprenticeship. (source)
Requirements, cost and schedule
| Item | What the program publishes |
|---|---|
| Pay, July 6, 2026 to May 30, 2027 | 1st period 51%, US$19.79; then US$21.73, US$23.67, US$25.61, US$27.55 and US$31.43 to US$34.92; journeyman US$38.80. (wage sheet) |
| Application fee | US$28; the JATC markets a path with no student loans. (source) |
| School | Two days a month, September through June. (source) |
| To graduate | At least 8,000 on-the-job hours and 720 classroom hours. (source) |
| Education | High school, GED or a two-year associate degree; one year of high school algebra or one post-high-school algebra course with a passing grade. (notice) |
| Work | Lift 25 to 50 pounds repeatedly, pass a drug test and report anywhere in the jurisdiction. (source) |
Worth knowing
Faster routes
Military service (3 years active or 6 years reserve, or a trade-related MOS) and 4,000 documented hours can qualify for Direct Interview or Direct Entry; those candidates are not disqualified by the test result. (source)
Attendance
Missed classes suspend your job assignment until made up, and a 75% average is required. (rules)
Contact
2503 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78212 · 210-225-8900 ext. 1 · applications@sotxjatc.org. (source)
See which Texas programs are open now. Also in San Antonio: IEC Greater San Antonio and ABC South Texas.
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Questions people ask
When can I apply to South Texas Electrical JATC?
Any time: online or in person, 24/7/365. The aptitude test is typically the second Monday of each month and interviews the fourth Tuesday.
What score do I need for South Texas Electrical JATC?
A qualifying score of 4 to advance to the interview.
What does a South Texas JATC apprentice earn?
The 2026-27 wage sheet starts at US$19.79 an hour (51%) and rises by period to US$34.92; the journeyman rate is US$38.80.
What is Tech Math at South Texas JATC?
Every new apprentice is assigned Tech Math (about US$100). A 95% on the proficiency exam tests you out; failing the course ends the apprenticeship.
How often is school at South Texas JATC?
Two days a month, September through June.
Change log
October 18, 2026: updated application guidance and preparation links from the sources cited above. This update covers those sections; earlier wage and policy reviews are dated below.
October 9, 2026: page published from the program’s own pages and files, checked October 9, 2026. Next re-check: November 2026. Spot an error? Email hello@tsaielectro.com and we correct it within 48 hours.
