Whether you’re an aspiring apprentice, an experienced journeyman, or a contractor ready to partner with the best—we make joining us simple.
Select the path that fits you best.
Apprentice or Journeyman looking to be part of Local 103.
Become a signatory contractor and access a world-class workforce.
Choose the path that matches your experience level.
High school diploma/GED, valid driver’s license, and ability to perform physical requirements.
Applications open once a year. Complete the online application and upload required documents.
Demonstrate readiness through sptitude test
If selected, you’ll begin paid on-the-job training plus classroom instruction.
State license(s), proof of hours, and recent work history.
Meet with our organizers to discuss wages, benefits, and process.
We verify skill level to place you correctly on the wage scale.
Get placed with a union contractor or remain with your newly organized contractor.
Choose your classification, enter your current pay and benefits, and see your lost wages compared to the union benchmark.
We typically open applications once per year. Check BostonJATC.com periodically.
Yes. Apprentices earn a percentage of journeyman wages and receive regular raises as they progress. Apprentices attend school once per week while working remaining days.
Yes—contact the Business Office for portability and reciprocity information.
Partnering with IBEW Local 103 gives you access to the region’s most qualified electrical workforce, comprehensive training programs, and the support to scale your business.
Highly trained electricians with ongoing safety & code education.
Transparent wage & benefit packages, no surprises.
Manpower when you need it to scale up or down fast.
Win bids that require union labor and demonstrate quality standards.
Best-in-class apprenticeship & continuing education at no cost to you.
Full benefits handled through our funds meaning less overhead for your team.
Meet with our Organizer to review your company’s needs.
We’ll walk through the Collective Bargaining Agreement and benefit contributions.
Corporate info, insurance certificates, and any licensing documents.
Execute the agreement, get access to manpower, and start bidding with confidence.
No upfront fee. You’ll agree to wage/benefit terms, and contributions are paid as you employ our manpower.
Yes. Existing qualified electricians can join the union and keep working for you.
That’s fine, you can use the hall as needed. We're here to provide you manpower for any job.