J AT C U P D AT E JATC Summer Office Hours The JATC is open for business, and staff members may be contacted by calling 617-436-0980 during normal summer business hours (from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.) However, the building remains closed for general access. All walk-in services are suspended for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, as declared by the state. To safely and effectively assist members and apprentices seeking in-person services from the JATC, all members are required to schedule an appointment. To schedule an appointment, please send an e-mail to appointment@ibeweducation.com with the following information: • Your full name; • Which program and apprentice year;
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• Whether you’re a Journeyman or Technician;
The JATC Trustees are continuously monitoring the public health guidelines for safely re-opening the training center. Apprentices will be notified in August of their schedules and the safety procedures that will be implemented. Apprentice classes will be Hybrid, with a mix of online and in-person training.
• A phone number at which you may be reached;
All “in-person” Journeyman and Technician Continuing Education and Code Update classes have been postponed until at least January of 2021. This will be re-evaluated in the fall and when it’s safe to do so, in person classes will be scheduled. Check the Boston JATC website periodically for updates.
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• A brief summary of the issue for which you need assistance (ex. license issues, general question, etc.) and • Three (3) dates and times during which you are available to travel to the JATC for an in person appointment. Apprentices: DO NOT send general inquiries to this e-mail account, instead please continue to use homework@ibeweducation.com email address. All apprentices and members with an appointment with the JATC are asked to arrive on-time and with properly prepared materials and/or required documents. Please arrive alone and with a face mask for your appointment.
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