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V.I.C.E. Program Information Are You a Veteran, Honorably Discharged, Within the Last Seven Years? The PSEJATC, in cooperation with the Puget Sound Chapter, NECA and IBEW Local 46, has an established veterans program: Veterans in Construction Electrical, (V.I.C.E.). This program is designed to assist military veterans who posess an aptitude in the electrical industry to gain employment and career opportunities. Upon acceptance into the V.I.C.E. program, the veteran will follow a six-week schedule designed to accelerate employment within our electrical apprenticeship program. The 6-week program is designed to teach safety awareness within 80 hours, mostly during the evening. The 5 year program which follows, consists of curriculum derived from the NJATC (National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee). It covers basic electrical theory, circuitry training, mathematics, and electrical/construction safety training. Participants will receive OSHA 10 training, along with lab training in conduit bending and electrical wiring. If you are interested in the V.I.C.E. program, please contact the Puget Sound Electrical JATC at the number above. If you are a Veteran please contact PSEJATC prior to applying 425-228-1777 X102.