IBEW Local 952 — Ventura, CA: Application Dates & Pay
Everything you need to get into IBEW Local 952: 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
ClosedApplications are closed right now — no date established — the JATC is revising its apprentice selection procedure and says updated requirements will be posted before the next application period opens; check electricalcareersvc.com periodically..
Applications are handled by Ventura County Electrical JATC (Ventura County Electrical Apprenticeship).
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 952 pay scale
The journeyman inside wireman rate is $54.84/hr (2026 contract data), and the total package — wage plus health, pension, and annuity contributions — is about $87.27/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of the journeyman rate that steps up as they progress.
| Apprentice step | % of journeyman | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 45% | $24.68 |
| Period 2 | 55% | $30.16 |
| Period 3 | 60% | $32.90 |
| Period 4 | 70% | $38.39 |
| Period 5 | 85% | $46.61 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $54.84 |
Rates move with each collective bargaining agreement; confirm current figures with the local before relying on them.
What to know before you apply
Inside Wireman 5-year program; classes 2 evenings/week at the Oxnard training center; JATC places apprentices with contractors. Historically applications ran on an 8-month open cycle, but as of 2026-08-21 the qualifications page states the selection procedure is being revised and no next application date is set. Requirements (may change with revision): 18+, US work authorization docs, government photo ID, HS diploma/GED/college degree, one year HS algebra or one semester college algebra or etA Online Tech Math (math+education waivable with 4,000+ documented electrical work hours); etA Aptitude Test Battery (reading + algebra), then committee interview; ranked eligibility list valid 2 years. GI Bill approved. 1st-year apprentices start $24.68/hr. Contact: information@vcjatc.org, (805) 604-1155.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does IBEW Local 952 in Ventura accept apprenticeship applications?
As of August 21, 2026: Applications are closed right now — no date established — the JATC is revising its apprentice selection procedure and says updated requirements will be posted before the next application period opens; check electricalcareersvc.com periodically.. 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 952 pay?
The journeyman inside wireman rate for IBEW Local 952 is $54.84/hr (2026 contract data), with a total wage-plus-benefits package around $87.27/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of that rate, typically starting near 45% and stepping up each period.
How do I apply to IBEW Local 952?
Applications go through Ventura County Electrical JATC (Ventura County Electrical Apprenticeship). 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 952 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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