Technology Services

(3 Years)

Start your apprenticeship in an exciting, growing trade.

Every day, Technology Services play a critical role in supporting communication, security, and economic growth. By completing this track, you become a certified professional who designs and implements the communication pathways that allow network devices to interact with each other. Network devices can include everything from Wi-Fi and telecommunications devices to audiovisual and security systems.

Why Choose Technology Services?

Open Yourself Up to More Opportunities for Growth

Advance More in this Growing Field

The Technology Services industry is arguably even more diverse than electrical and can provide greater opportunities for advancement.

LESS PHYSICALLY DEMANDING

Rather than typical construction job sites, technology services usually involve cleaner, more technical environments. It is also less straining on the body in most cases.

EARNING UPON COMPLETION

Up to $62,100 annually, plus $23,963 in health and retirement benefits.

EARN YOUR STATUS IN LESS TIME

In just 3 years, you’ll be a Telecom Journeyperson.

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN

Like all JATC tracks, you’ll earn a rewarding wage throughout your program, which means you aren’t burdened by student loans.

What to Expect

Minimum of 480 hours of instruction and 4,800 hours of on-the-job training.
For the first two years, attend class once every other week while working with
electrical contractors in voice-data-video installations. In the last year, attend electives and continue your on-the-job training.
In class and lab, you’ll learn EIA/TIA standards; AC/DC theory; Category 5, 5E and 6 cables; structured wiring systems; local area networks and fiber optic theory.
On the job, train on various installations, including cabling, coaxial and fiber optic cable and security systems.

Career Opportunities

In three years, you’ll be a journeyperson. Technology Services are integral to any organization across all industries because each one needs resilient data networks to function, collaborate, and grow. These networks provide essential, reliable communication within organizations and between multiple organizations.

Career Fields Include:

Audio and Visual
Security
Cabling Infrastructure
Testing
Lighting and Controls
Fire Alarm

How to Apply

Create your TradeSchool account. Visit TradeSchool, click “Create Account,” and enter your email and password. Check your inbox and spam folder for an email from messaging@secure.tradeschoolinc.com. Follow the link to complete your account information. If you are not a Local 26 member, enter “pending” in the member number field. If you do not hold a Local 26 classification, select “unclassified.” Log in and pay the $125 processing fee before entering your application information.
Select your apprenticeship program. Log in with your email and password, open the Application tab, and select “Apprentice Application.” Choose from:
- Inside Metro Area: Five-year apprenticeship to become an inside journeyman, with training in the DC metro area and surrounding areas.
- Inside Roanoke Area: Five-year apprenticeship to become an inside journeyman, with training in Roanoke and surrounding areas.
- Technology Services Metro Area: Three-year apprenticeship to become a telecommunications technician, with training in the DC metro area and surrounding areas.
Complete and submit your application. Complete all required JATC application elements and submit each one so it is marked complete.
Complete your Personal Experience Form. Watch for an email from GAN Human Resources at notify@datasltn.com or rpelagio@ganhumanresources.com with instructions to access your Personal Experience Form (PEF), which replaces an interview. Complete it within two weeks of the email’s send date. Gather supporting education and work experience documents in advance, such as unofficial transcripts, pay stubs, military discharge papers, completion certificates, or recommendation letters. GAN will not award points without supporting documentation.
Watch for your aptitude test details. The JATC will email you the date and time of your test.
Receive your selection results. Applicants are ranked at the end of the selection cycle. Qualifying applicants receive a conditional apprenticeship offer. Those not selected are notified by email and remain on the ranked list for possible selection in the next application cycle. Do not expect selection notifications before August. Applicants on the two-year ranked list may reapply and repeat the GAN application process to receive a new score.