Well, the one day we build up to each year (by visiting classrooms) for your SENIORS is just around the corner. Our annual AECA Career Day (make application to the school and have a job interview) will be conducted on FRIDAY, APRIL 5th, from 10 am to 12 noon.
Letters have just gone out (the last 30 days) to all past SENIORS who have indicated an interest in getting into our Apprenticeship program, whereby we PAY them go to full-time work and send them to part-time school (TUITION FREE). At the end of five years, as mere 23 year-olds, they will be making right at $58,000 per year (with no student loan debt)! This is a GREAT post-secondary PATHWAY to a technical career that is not given much consideration in today’s world of schooling and work.
There is “no catch.” They just have to show up for work on the days required & not get fired (based on their work ethic) and pass in class (one day every two weeks) throughout the five years of paid training. They must be able to pass a test with Algebra 1 and 10th grade reading level (given in the summer time, not at the Career Day). They must be legal to work in the U.S. and have a real social security number, as well (along with some other qualifications).
You can download and print off the “letter of invitation” (tells them what to bring) and “registration form” (needs to come back to us) at www.atlantaelectrcial.org (click on the red Career Day button to do so).
Typically, we will have anywhere from 60-80 SENIORS participate. One school has already signed up about 15 students. PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND COUNSELORS ARE ALL INVITED, TOO (just let us know who is coming).
Don’t hesitate to call or write if you have any questions. With every good wish...
Chuck Little, H.R. Director
