IBEW Local No. 1

The information age has created incredible opportunities for electricians, who have literally wired the global e-commerce that drives the new economy. Since 1992, demand for systems work installed by electrical contractors - including voice-data, fire alarm, security and controls work – has nearly tripled. Electricians installe electrical and communications-type wiring in single-family homes, duplexes, commercial buildings, high-rise complexes, hospitals, schools, large factories and electrical power generating plants. They must be physically fit, dependable, prompt, self-motivated, capable of performing in all weather conditions and able to work in a variety of locations. Electricians must have an aptitude for algebra, geometry, trigonometry and physics and for reading technical drawings. The St. Louis Electrical Industry Training Center is a high-tech learning laboratory where apprentices receive 10,000 hours of training. Apprentices attend one eight-hour class each week for five semesters. Each semester is 24 weeks long. Apprentices must arrive at their job assignments on time, stay alert, and be ready and willing to learn.