About Veterans in Construction Electrical (VICE)

The Puget Sound Electrical  Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (PSE-JATC) is offering career opportunities in the highly skilled trade of electrical construction. In cooperation with NECA and IBEW local 46, PSEJATC has created and launched a new training program for US military veterans returning from active duty. “VICE” is a 14 week intensive training program for selected veterans with an aptitude for the electrical industry. PSEJATC is proud to assist transitioning veterans enter into an exciting career within the electrical construction industry.

ABOUT NECA

The National Electrical Contractors Association is the voice of the $100 billion industry responsible for bringing lighting, power, and communications to buildings and communities across the United States. NECA's national office and 120 local chapters advance the electrical contracting industry through advocacy, education, research, and standards development.

ABOUT the IBEW

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) represents approximately 750,000 members who work in a wide variety of fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government. The IBEW stands out among the American unions in the AFL-CIO because it is among the largest and has members in so many skilled occupations.

ABOUT the JATC

The mission of the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) is to develop and standardize training to educate members of the IBEW and NECA; ensuring and providing the Electrical Construction Industry with the most highly trained and highly skilled workforce possible. The JATC believes that training is an essential component in the success and employability for members of the IBEW and NECA.