MEA Online Apprentice Training Now Federally Accepted
by Alex Hyatt
National Sales Manager
Contractors in others states now have affordable electrical training available for their apprentices just a mouse click away! As of July, MEA’s Online Apprentice Training has been accepted by the Federal Dept of Labor. The four-year training course meets the requirement of 144 hrs/yr of Related Technical Instruction.
Apprentices outside of Minnesota can now login from home, on the road, or anywhere in the country to attend class with MEA’s top instructors. Students dedicate 6 hours a week outside of work to related electrical training, with 3 hours of online instruction and 3 hours additional coursework. Upon completion of all 4 years, your apprentice will be one step closer to passing any State Journeyman Exam.
MEA’s Online Apprentice Training is preferred by electrical contractors for the following reasons:
• Use of live instructors in a convenient online format held in the evenings. Apprentices can attend class right from the comfort of their own home or while on the road with no additional travel required, all while working full time.
• Time provided during every class for questions and answers, as well as comments from other students.
• There is a greater chance that the apprentice will remain employed with the company and are less likely to go to a competitor.
• Proper training helps you avoid code violations and expensive rework on jobs.
• A great career development tool. Helps contractors determine who is motivated and likely to become a licensed electrician.
• Apprentices who stay the course will receive 4 years of on-the-job training under your employ as well as 144 hours of related electrical training per year. (Note: 144 hr/yr does not go towards your required on-the-job training)
Investing in training for your employees means investing in the future of your business. Trained employees are more productive, make fewer mistakes and have increased job satisfaction. As a member of MEA, you receive a 15% discount on tuition and additional savings on textbooks.