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July 2017 Training Newsletter
Information for Apprentices, Journeymen, Electrician Trainees,
and Low Voltage Technicians
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2017 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Graduate Spotlight:
Matous Horák, Ryan Legg, Julio Mendoza, and Ziad Ben Houcine
Meet some of the WECA Class of 2017 All-Stars
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Matous, hard at work in a WECA NorCal Training Facility Lab
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Matous Horák
WECA Northern California Commercial Program Salutatorian
Matous Horák recently graduated from the WECA Northern California Commercial Program as the Salutatorian--earning the second highest GPA in his class! He worked for WECA Member Contractor Bergelectric Corporation for the majority of his apprenticeship, and continues to do so now. Matous enjoys his work with Berg, where he is surrounded by a great team and opportunities for advancement. He adds, "I would like to thank Berg for putting their trust in me....It's been a life-changing opportunity and I enjoyed every moment of it." He recommends that new and continuing apprentices, "stay motivated and keep a good attitude; it goes a long way."
Matous is particularly proud of working on the electrical substation at Mule Creek Prison, where he was able to follow the project from start to finish, learning about medium and high voltage, as well as power generation. He states, "It was really empowering to see the final outcome when we finished everything and sent the power down the stream to feed the new prison."
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Ryan Legg, WECA 2017 Southern California Low Voltage Program Valedictorian
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Ryan Legg
WECA Southern California Low Voltage Program Valedictorian
Ryan Legg is the Valedictorian of WECA's Southern California's Low Voltage Program--earning the highest grade in the 2017 graduating SoCal Low Voltage class! Ryan has chosen to continue his career as a lead Journeyman with WECA Member Contractor
Bergelectric Corporation. He asked to thank Bergelectric and WECA for providing him with the means to achieve his academic goals: "it means a lot to have my employer and school believe in me and give me more confidence in myself." During his apprenticeship, Ryan worked on fire alarms, card access and security systems for the SoCal Youth Rehabilitation center in Hemet, CA. He says, "I was able to work on that project from start to finish--and the job was a success. It felt great to be a part of a crew that worked well together!"
He has one piece of advice for new and continuing students:
"Invest in yourself. Pursue certifications and higher education beyond what you learn in class. The time you spend educating yourself is always worth your time and effort."
Julio Mendoza
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Julio Mendoza in WECA's NorCal Low Voltage Lab
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WECA Northern California Low Voltage Program Valedictorian
Meet Julio Mendoza, WECA's Northern California Low Voltage Program Valedictorian! As if earning the highest grade in the 2017 graduating NorCal Low Voltage class wasn't enough, since graduating he has become the new head foreman for a new division of WECA Member Contractor 3D Datacom. Julio is excited to continue to learn and grow at 3D Datacom, stating, "I would just like to thank them for the opportunities they have given me and will be able to give me."
Julio recently completed a year-long project at UC Santa Cruz involving two multi-story buildings for their Engineering department, and other buildings on campus.
He says that it was one of the most challenging jobs he has worked on, adding, "There were labs, classrooms, offices, as well as shops that were all wired up for their new network. We ran over a million feet of Cat 6/6a cabling as well as a lot of fiber optic cabling for their backbone."
When asked if he had any words of wisdom to pass on to current or prospective students, Julio said: "everything that they put into WECA is what they're going to get out of it."
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Ziad Ben Houcine at WECA's Riverside Training Facility
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Ziad Ben Houcine
WECA Southern California Commercial Program Valedictorian
Ziad graduates from WECA's Southern California Commercial Program as the Valedictorian--earning the highest grade in the 2017 graduating SoCal Commercial class. Following graduation, Ziad plans to continue his work with WECA Member Contractor Helix Electric as a Journeyman. The earn-while-you-learn structure of apprenticeship was what attracted Ziad to WECA's Low Voltage program, adding that students should, "learn as much as [they] can while in the classroom, so that [they] continue to build on this knowledge while working." He adds, "I want to thank my instructor Keith Smart for his positive and uplifting energy. WECA truly gives you everything you need to succeed."
Ziad has been able to travel for different jobs with Helix during his apprenticeship, even moving with his family to San Louis Obispo for over a year--where he worked on his most memorable project.
Our heartfelt congratulations to these WECA all-stars, as well as to all of WECA's 2017 graduates across California--we wish you the very best in your future endeavors!
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Get Wired! 303: Planning Commercial Electrical Installations for New Construction
Class starts August 16th!
Entirely online: You can gain 32 hours of experience in planning commercial electrical installations
Enroll in your next Get Wired! course today:
Class starts August 16th!
Get Wired! 303 provides you with hands-on experience planning commercial electrical installations.
This course will include three projects that students can work on independently, with guidance from an instructor, including:
- Job pre-planning
- Preliminary electrical room layout
- Planning conflict-free electrical installations
This course is not for beginners, and students who enroll in Get Wired! 303 should have:
- Basic blueprint reading experience that includes experience with A, C, L, M, P, and E sheets (such as experience gained in WECA's GetWired! 301 and 302)
- A good understanding of electrical theory
- Considerable experience using the National Electric Code (NEC)
This course is a great choice for journeyman continuing education hours.
It's also the next step in the electrical learning path for Electrician Trainees with the appropriate prerequisites.
32 hours completely online!
Next class starts August 16!
Want to enroll with WECA, but this course doesn't fit your needs? Check out WECA's wide variety of other offerings for Electrician Trainees and Journeymen.
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Results of WECA San Diego's July 2017 IDEAL National Championship Qualifying Round
WECA's San Diego Training Facility just hosted an
Ideal's National Championship qualifying round on July 13th, 2017! Many participants showed up from all over the area to compete in the student and professional categories. The fastest student time was by Daniel Sosa, and the fastest professional time was by WECA's own Get Wired Instructor Art Rubio--followed closely by another of WECA's own:
Tom Thompson, Curriculum Development Project Lead and Instructor!
Competing in one of WECA's hosted qualifying rounds offers participants a chance to qualify for the Ideal National Championship Weekend which takes place at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida this November--and did we mention that $500,000 in cash and prizes is also up for grabs?
The 2017 Ideal National Championship Competition and the qualifying events are open to:
- Students: Apprentices and/or State-Registered Electrician Trainees
- Journeymen
- 3-person Student teams: Apprentices and/or Electrician Trainees
- 3-person Journeymen teams
Scroll down to the next story for information on the upcoming August 9th Ideal National Championship qualifying round hosted by WECA HQ in Rancho Cordova. You can also visit Ideal Nationals to learn more about the qualifying task and the National Championship. You can even watch a video of the qualifying activity each contestant (or team) will have to perform to earn a place at the National Championship.
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Compete in the Next Upcoming 2017 IDEAL National Championship Qualifying Round!
WECA HQ in Rancho Cordova
Wednesday, August 9th, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Do you have what it takes to be the best electrician in the nation? Join us on Wednesday, August 9th, from 11:30 am-1:00 pm at WECA HQ in Rancho Cordova, when we will be hosting our next 2017 Ideal National Championship qualifying round. Plan to compete and earn your chance to qualify for the Championship Weekend at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida!
The competition is open to:
- Students: Apprentices and/or State-Registered Electrician Trainees
- Journeymen
- 3-person Student teams: Any combination of Apprentices and/or Electrician Trainees
- 3-person Journeymen teams
Visit Ideal Nationals to pre-register for this event; walk-ins also welcome!
Gather your team now and plan to compete on August 9th!
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Helping You Find Your Next Great Position:
WECA's Electrical and Low Voltage Job Board;
Start Using It Today.
WECA Electrician Trainees & Journeymen Seeking Employment: Have you posted your resume to the WECA Job Board? Contractors are looking!
WECA's Electrical and Low Voltage Industry Job Board is designed to help connect individuals seeking employment in the electrical and low voltage industry with the contractors who want to hire them.
Our job board exists for...
- Talented electricians,
- Low voltage technicians,
- Electrician Trainees and Journeymen,
- Industry employees (including office personnel!),
- And the Member Contractors who want to hire them.
This is a free, no-obligation service open to all workers seeking employment in the electrical and low voltage industry. WECA's purpose in providing this service is to help our Member Contractors find the qualified workers they need.
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WECA is Indenturing Commercial & Low Voltage Apprentices-- with Particular Needs in the Bay Area
Paid, hands-on learning in well-equipped labs, and with
approved-to-train Member Contractors
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WECA's apprenticeship programs have been called the best in the State of California. High graduation rates, great reviews from apprentices and contractors alike, to-the-point, up-to-date curriculum and on-the-job training, and a dedicated, experienced teaching staff and administration all contribute to the success of these programs.
WECA is actively indenturing apprentices for our Commercial Inside Wireman Apprenticeship Program.
The apprentice enrolled in the Commercial Inside Wireman Apprenticeship program works under the direct supervision of a journeyman electrician installing electrical distribution centers, panel boards, sub panels, conduit systems, motor controls, lighting, fire alarms, and temporary wiring in commercial buildings.
WECA is also actively indenturing apprentices for our Low Voltage (Sound and Communication Installer: Voice Data Video and Fire Life Safety) Training Program.
The apprentice enrolled in the Low Voltage Apprenticeship program works under the supervision of a journeyman technician installing and testing, servicing and maintaining systems utilizing the transmission and/or transference of voice, sound, video and digital signals for commercial, education, security, and entertainment purposes, as well as for fire, life, and safety.
The Commercial Apprenticeship program is a 5-year commitment, and the Low Voltage Apprenticeship program is a 3-year commitment to classroom and paid on-the-job training. Learn more and apply today!
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WECA Seeks Qualified Part-Time Instructors!
Are you at the top of your game as an experienced electrician?
Do you have what it takes to be a WECA instructor?
WECA is currently hiring part-time instructors for night and weekend classes.
- Are you an experienced, knowledgeable, and currently-certified electrician in the state of CA? Or have you held a C-10 license for 7 years or more?
- Are you an excellent communicator?
- Do you have a passion for teaching, explaining, and sharing your knowledge with others?
- Do you have at least 5 years in the electrical trade?
- Do you know how to use a computer?
- Would you like the opportunity to teach from your own home computer*, if you have the skills, equipment and an internet connection that meets WECA's requirements?
- Would you like to be paid $35 per hour?
If you answered yes to the questions above, please email your resume and a letter of interest to hr@goweca.com .
*Partial list of requirements in order to be able to teach from home two nights per week from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.:
- A quiet room containing all equipment needed to teach
- Reliable, high speed internet connection
Computer Requirements:
Windows
- 1.4GHz Intel® Pentium® 4 or faster processor (or equivalent) for Microsoft® Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1; At least 2 GB RAM
- Additional requirements for RAM, OS, and browser
Mac OS
- 1.83GHz Intel Core™ Duo or faster processor for Mac OS X 10.7.4, 10.8, and 10.9
- Additional requirements for RAM, OS, and browser
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WECA Seeks Qualified Low Voltage Voice Data Video Instructor
Position based out of either WECA HQ in Rancho Cordova, or our San Diego Training Facility
WECA is currently hiring a full-time or part-time teaching position to train some of California's premier low voltage technicians and apprentices how to install, commission, test, and maintain voice/data/video systems. Training includes instructor-led discussions, visual demonstrations, and hands-on applications in our state-of-the-art labs.
Required Experience and Certifications:
- Five years of verifiable field experience in low voltage data work
- Current State of California VDV Certifications (Voice/Data/Video)
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Knowledge of low voltage installations including related codes, standards, and best practices.
- Ability to demonstrate applications, strong presentation skills, solid communication and basic writing skills, basic computer skills in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to be innovative, self-managed, and a team player.
- Ability to be a subject matter expert in the development and maintenance of the low voltage curriculum and course of study.
- Ability to travel between our training facilities.
A definite plus if you have:
- BICSI certifications
- Commercial Inside Wireman experience as well
- Prior teaching experience
- Curriculum development experience
Compensation is based on experience in field and instructional teaching ability. Send resume and field experience to
hr@goweca.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Summer Coupon:
$10 off any class
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What's it like to be an Electrician?
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Are You a Veteran?
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WECA has a special, standing discount for active duty and reserve military members on any Electrician Trainee or Journeyman course.
Call and talk to our client services team at 1-877-444-9322 to sign up with your discount.
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