For Contractors

Become a training agent and grow your workforce

We partner with electrical contractors across Oregon and Southwest Washington to train the next generation. Recruiting year-round.

Benefits

Why contractors become training agents

No assigned apprentices. TA's are able to interview and pick from the best candidates to fit their company’s needs.

Build your labor force

Develop apprentices into journeymen who already know your standards.

Access trained apprentices

Hire from our Ready for Employment list — vetted and ranked.

Invest in the trade

Many current training agents are program alumni themselves.

What to expect as a training agent

Hiring apprentices

You’ll receive a weekly OOW (Out of Work) List and RFE (Ready For Employment) List.

Apprentice wages

$21.54/hr starting. Increases with advancement.

Your role in training

Provide OJT supervision. We handle classroom instruction and administration.

Program support

JATC monitors progress, handles classroom scheduling, partners with you to ensure apprentice success.

Requirements to become a training agent

Your company must meet the following:

  • Licensed electrical contractor
    CCB license for 1+ year, same name/number

  • Non-union / merit shop
    Non-exempt status required

  • Full-time paid electrical supervisor on staff
    Licensed signing supervisor

  • $500 registration fee
    With completed training agent packet

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions we hear most. Still have questions? Talk to our team.

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  • $500 training agent application fee + apprentice wages/benefits.

  • OOW (Out of Work) List and RFE (Ready For Employment) List + JATC office support for current hiring needs.

  • Per Oregon requirements. Details in the training agent policy manual.

  • Office must be within the Area 1 service area. Oregon: Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Columbia, Hood River, Wasco, parts of Yamhill. Washington: Clark, Klickitat, Skamania, Cowlitz, Pacific.

Ready to become a training agent?

Download the packet or call our office to learn how we can help with your workforce needs.

Download Training Agent Packet (PDF)