Not all education and training programs pay you to learn. You can become a journeyman electrician through the Dakotas JATC and, as you develop more complex job skills and improve your knowlege, you'll receive predetermined pay increases. Talk with individuals not working in the IBEW-NECA programs. Find out what they are paid compared to union trained craftsmen. See what benefits they are provided. See if the contractors pay 100% for health and welfare benefits, a pension plan and vacation pay. Check it out, then make an informed, intelligent choice. After you've made the comparison, we're confident you'll want to find out more about the Dakotas JATC and the great opportunities we offer.

•  Job Security
As an apprentice, then a journeyman, you'll have job security. The skill of a union electrician is highly respected nationwide. The finest electrical workers in the country receive their training through the Dakotas JATC

• Excellent Benefits
In addition to wages, apprentices have benefits that provide for immediate health care along with several other excellent benefits:

• Health Insurance - contractors contribute $4.00 to $4.50/hour on your behalf. This is a family plan with $500 per person, $1000 per family deductible, and an 75/25 payment plan.
  
  
• Pension Plan - contribution of $.50 - $.80/hour into a pension plan as an apprentice and $1.50 - $3.50/hour as a journeyman.
  
  
• NEBF Annuity - on 3% of gross wages.
  
  
• Life Insurance - includes:

  Health & Welfare Plan	$12,500
  Accidental Death - H&W	$  2,500
  IBEW Death Benefit	$  6,250
  Local Union Accidental Death Benefit	$  1,500

  
  
• Disability Benefits - Benefits start after a 14 day waiting period with a weekly disability benefit of $300 with a maximum period of 52 weeks. Occupational coverage is $40 with Workmen's Compensation supplement.
  
  
• Vacation - 5-8% of gross wages for apprentices.