Admissions Policy

Applications for apprenticeship (Electrician (Wireman) & Telecommunications Installer) are taken year-round. Applications can only be made online at yei.edu There is no application fee.

Applicants should:

A. Fill out an application:

Visit www.yei.edu

Read about each program available

Decide on which trade interests them most, and apply. Applicants MUST choose ONE craft to which they want to apply – duplicate applications to different programs will be dismissed, unless otherwise approved by the Director of Education.

B. Complete an application packet consisting of:

Completed Application

High School Transcripts or Equivalency (must indicate graduation or passing GED score, and proof of completion of Algebra course)

Copy of Valid Driver’s License

C. Sit for the Qualifying Aptitude Exam

D. Interview with Staff and/or Members of the Board of Trustees

E. Receive Notification by Electronic Mail of Admission or Rejection

(Scores for the interview are ranked highest to lowest and students are selected for admission from the top of the lists until all available seats are filled.)

Admissions into the Wireman Competency program is automatic for, and limited to, new members organized into IBEW Local 229 who do not receive a minimum of 70% on the Electrical Trades Proficiency Evaluation Assessment Examination.

To receive help on the aptitude exam, use ElectricPrep. This tool is a paid course that prepares you for the math and reading comprehension portion. You can also find an interview skills course on this site as well.

Tech Math is another course instructors recommend potential candidates that will test and guide them through preparing for the Algebra portion if you have never taken Algebra, or need extra help in this subject.

Questions? Contact us at

York Electrical Institute

Phil Lamison

Director of Education

555 Willow Springs Lane

York, PA 17406

plamison@yorkelectricians.org

(717) 843-8368 Ex. 3

York Electrical Institute

Additional Information

Available opportunities

Inside Electrical Apprentice (Applications accepted as needed; check our website for details)

York county, PA