At a glance: the IBEW Local 278 and NECA apprenticeship in Corpus Christi. You apply online, take the aptitude test (a 3 qualifies today), then come back for a sit-down interview.
Status October 9, 2026: Dates not posted
Every fact links to the program’s own page or file. Last checked: October 9, 2026.
How to get in
- Pay the US$20 fee and apply online. The fee is charged before you fill out the application, complete or not. Originals must be verified to finalize it. (source) (source)
- Score a 3 on the aptitude test to move to the interview. The JATC says it will drop the score requirement once the Department of Labor approves its new standards. (source)
- Plan for interview day: about 2.5 hours; arrive 15 minutes early. Applicants are called in order of application number. (source)
- While you wait, get your TDLR apprentice license and start a TWIC card (US$125.25 for a new card). (source)
Requirements, cost and schedule
| Item | What the program publishes |
|---|---|
| Classroom | 199 classroom hours a year. (source) |
| Program length | 8,000 hours; transitioning to a 4-year program starting September 2025. (source) |
| Probation | First 6 months. (source) |
| Cost | Usually cost free to the student, per the JATC. (source) |
| Status | Online application available; the site does not post open or closed dates. (source) |
| Documents | Birth certificate, official sealed high school transcript, valid driver’s license or state ID, Social Security card. (source) |
Worth knowing
Working without a license
The JATC warns it is a class C misdemeanor with fines of US$2,000 to US$5,000. (source)
Prior experience
Credit for prior electrical construction experience may apply. (source)
Contact
5402 S. Staples, Suite 101, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 · (361) 884-8414 · Electricalapprenticeship@ccjatc.net · Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, closed 11:45 to 1:00. (source)
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Questions people ask
What score do I need for Texas Gulf Coast Electrical JATC?
A qualifying score of 3 moves you to the interview. The JATC says it will abolish the score requirement once the Department of Labor approves its new standards.
How long is interview day at Texas Gulf Coast JATC?
About 2.5 hours; the JATC recommends arriving at least 15 minutes early.
How much does it cost to apply to Texas Gulf Coast JATC?
A US$20 fee is assessed before you fill out the application, whether it is complete or not.
What should I do while waiting for the interview?
Get your TDLR apprentice license and consider starting a TWIC card (US$125.25 for a new applicant).
How many classroom hours does Texas Gulf Coast JATC require?
199 hours of classroom training per year.
Change log
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.
