IBEW Local 1340 — Newport News, VA: Application Dates & Pay
Everything you need to get into IBEW Local 1340: whether applications are open right now, what the apprenticeship pays, how the process works, and a free alert the moment the next window opens.
Application status
Window scheduledThe next application window is December 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027.
Applications are handled by Hampton Roads JATC (Hampton Roads Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee).
Official application page ↗Status last verified August 21, 2026. Source: official JATC/local site. Windows can change on short notice — always confirm details with the JATC before making plans.
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IBEW Local 1340 pay scale
The journeyman inside wireman rate is $35.53/hr (2026 contract data), and the total package — wage plus health, pension, and annuity contributions — is about $53.44/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of the journeyman rate that steps up as they progress.
| Apprentice step | % of journeyman | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 60% | $21.32 |
| Period 2 | 65% | $23.09 |
| Period 3 | 75% | $26.65 |
| Period 4 | 85% | $30.20 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $35.53 |
Rates move with each collective bargaining agreement; confirm current figures with the local before relying on them.
What to know before you apply
Annual cycle: applications accepted Dec 1 - Apr 30 for the following school year; current-cycle deadline has passed per site banner. $25 non-refundable application fee (cashier's check/money order only, payable to Hampton Roads JATC, paid only after application review). Online application with required uploads: valid driver's license (waived for CW applicants), birth certificate, Social Security card, high school/college/tech transcripts (or GED scores), driving record within 30 days, DD-214 if veteran, resume. Completed applicants are scheduled for the next aptitude test. Apprentice pay starts $21.31/hr (Year 1) with retirement from Year 2 and family health coverage. Contact: 757-875-1744 (M-F 8:30-4:00), apprenticeship@ibew1340.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does IBEW Local 1340 in Newport News accept apprenticeship applications?
As of August 21, 2026: The next application window is December 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. Application schedules are set by the JATC and can change on short notice — always confirm on the JATC's own site before making plans.
How much does IBEW Local 1340 pay?
The journeyman inside wireman rate for IBEW Local 1340 is $35.53/hr (2026 contract data), with a total wage-plus-benefits package around $53.44/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of that rate, typically starting near 60% and stepping up each period.
How do I apply to IBEW Local 1340?
Applications go through Hampton Roads JATC (Hampton Roads Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee). The usual process: submit the application with your HS diploma or GED, transcripts showing algebra, and ID; take the aptitude test; then complete a scored interview that sets your rank on the eligibility list.
What test does IBEW Local 1340 use?
Most IBEW inside-wireman programs use the Electrical Training Alliance aptitude test (algebra & functions plus reading comprehension); a growing number use the broader GAN battery. Either way, your test score plus interview decide your ranking — prep before the window opens.
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Michael started in the IBEW at 18 and made foreman as a 3rd-year apprentice. Thirteen years in, he’s a Local 134 journeyman, a licensed electrical contractor, a licensed Illinois teacher, and OSHA 30 and EPA 608 certified. He teaches a federally recognized pre-apprenticeship on the south side of Chicago — where he’s helped 100+ students get into the IBEW. He built Sparky AI around exactly what the NJATC exam tests and what trips people up. Prep with this and you walk in ready.
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