Blended Learning 2
This is part 2 of the recent video production highlighting our program and the NJATC's new Blended Learning system. Our first year class was one of the first in the IBEW to get a look at the future of apprenticeship…
Medium Voltage Splice Training
Platinum Level NJATC Training Partner Prysmian conducted medium voltage splice and termination training at York Electricians JATC on June 23rd, 2014 for a mixture of IBEW Local 229 Journeyman and Apprentice Electricians. This certification level class consisted of demonstrations…
Apprentice Awareness Day 2014
PA Building Trades Council and PA Apprentice Coordinators Association hold Apprentice Awareness Day for Building Trades Apprentices Today, nearly 1000 union building and construction trades apprentices, apprenticeship and training program coordinators and instructors from twenty different building trades crafts, came…
Blended Learning 1
York Electricians JATC was chosen as a pilot program for the new blended learning platform being rolled out across the country next year. Check out how our apprentices and instructors feel about the future of IBEW apprenticeship.
Apprentice Council 2014-15
Congratulations to the newly elected Apprentice Council for 2014-15! President: Chris LaCroix Vice-President: Nick Blakney 5th Year Rep.: Eric Plank 4th Year Rep.: Clay McKinley 3rd Year Rep.: Jessica Head 2nd Year Rep.: Derek Jennings 1st Year Rep.: TBD…
Class of 2014 Senior Project at Camp Cann-Edi-On
On April 5th, 2014, the graduating class of apprentices organized and coordinated a volunteer effort at Camp Cann-Edi-On in York Haven. They recruited other members of IBEW local 229 to make some much needed repairs and upgrades at the YWCA…
Harger Exothermic Weld Training
Platinum Training Partner Harger held an exothermic welding class at the York Electrcians JATC Training Center on March 26th. Apprentices, Instructors, and Journeyman attended the certification level training that included hands-on practice with Harger's UltraShot System. Our members were able…
Lemon Batteries
While learning about Direct Current, our 1st year apprentices created batteries out of lemons. They were able to demonstrate how the citric acid acts as the electrolyte and facilitates the chemical reaction that occurs in batteries. A galvanized roofing nail…
Junior Achievement STEM Summit makes FOX43
The Junior Achievement STEM Summit is highlighted on FOX43 News showing our members administering the electrical experiment. This program exposes 10th grade students to multiple careers including the electrical industry. Watch the video here:http://video.fox43.com/Career-Learning-For-York-County-Students-25577237?playlistId=11937#.UzWKfFfwo41
Junior Achievement STEM Summit
York Electricians JATC participated in the competition portion of the Junior Achievement STEM Summit on December 4th at Kennard-Dale High School. We built trainers that allowed the 10th grade class to experiment with basic electrical circuits including a light, switch,…
