ELECTRICIAN PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM How would you like to begin a successful career in the commercial electrical business? We are interviewing candidates for our State-Licensed Pre-Apprenticeship Program called JumpStart. This is a 26-week program where you will be paid to learn a valuable skilled trade. The construction industry needs more electricians at every experience level. JumpStart is your opportunity to learn from one of Florida’s largest employers of electricians: RAMS Skilled Construction Services. About RAMS • Established in 1994, RAMS is a licensed Electrical Contractor and the largest employer of electricians in the state of Florida outside of public utilities. • We provide training to interested individuals seeking a career. • Long term work throughout the state of Florida • Local work/multiple projects. • Weekly pay. • Benefits after 90 days: Life/Dental/Vision/Holiday Pay. • Benefits after 1 Year: Medical Insurance/401(k)/Vacation. • Awesome family-centered culture. • Supportive staff with an emphasis on your training and career growth. About JumpStart - Electrician • Started in 2004 by a grant from the state of Florida with a mission to train more tradesmen throughout the state. • Since then, RAMS has provided electrical contractors with thousands of newly-skilled electricians through the JumpStart program. • Individuals selected for JumpStart will be hired full time by RAMS. • The Pre-Apprenticeship Electrician Program is 6 MONTHS long and broken out into three (3) phases. o First phase is an intense week of hands-on training and class room training. You will be taught the basics of electrical theory, EMT bending, circuitry, material identification, tool use, and OSHA safety. o Second phase is the OJT (On the Job training) portion. You will be assigned to a commercial job site and teamed with a Journeyman level electrician to learn while you work. o Graduation: you will receive a Certificate of Completion from the state of Florida and will be eligible to be sponsored into a four-year apprenticeship program. Pay Structure: JumpStart-Electrician • Paid $9.00 an hour while in the initial first week of training. • Paid $10.00 an hour after successful completion of the first week of training and assigned to a job site. • You can qualify for up to five (5) additional raises over the next 26 weeks. • After 960 hours worked you graduate the Pre-Apprenticeship Electrician Program (JumpStart). Requirements: • Must be 18 years of age PRIOR to first day of class. • Must have reliable transportation within the tri-county area. • Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. • Must schedule and attend an interview to qualify. • If accepted, must attend Orientation on Friday, March 1, 2019 prior to attending JumpStart. • JumpStart begins Monday, March 4th, 2019. Job Type: Full-time