Training

SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

Founders’ Scholarship competition is an adult program, to be used solely by IBEW members. It is NOT for the children of members.

The Ron Callaghn Memorial Scholarship is open to all children and grandchildren of local 230 members.

Application form #EMP5391 for the Federal Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Appliance Repair, Motor Winder, Electronic Technician and Electrical apprentices working at completing their first and second year of apprenticeship.

The Western-JETS was formed in 1969 with the purpose to assist, develop and foster Apprenticeship and further Training of Journeyman and women in the Electrical Industry.

Board of Directors

The six Directors of the Board of the Western JETS consists of appointed members from the IBEW Locals 230, 993 & 1003, and three members appointed by the Electrical Contractors Association of BC from each of the local areas. The Board of Directors meets regularly to discuss training and other related matters.

Each year the Board vets all union apprentices to determine the top union apprentice overall and for each area, the top apprentices receive the Golden Pliers Award and the overall receives the Bill A Wodill Award.

Vancouver Island Top Apprentices

2006

Brother, Steve Trafton receives the GPA from Western JETS Training Coordinator Pat Oconnell. 2005

BM Venoit present Brother, Robert VanSchaik with the GPA.

2004

BM Venoit and W-JETS Chairman present Brother, Al Rintoul with the GPA. 2003

Executive Board Member King presents Brother, Joe Buck with the GPA.

2002

Pres Vandervoort and BM Venoit present Brother Neil Kletke with his J/M certificate along with the GPA.





			SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS Founders’ Scholarship competition is an adult program, to be used solely by IBEW members. It is NOT for the children of members. The Ron Callaghn Memorial Scholarship is open to all children and grandchildren of local 230 members. Application form #EMP5391 for the Federal Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Appliance Repair, Motor Winder, Electronic Technician and Electrical apprentices working at completing their first and second year of apprenticeship. THE WESTERN JOINT ELECTRICAL TRAINING SOCIETY The Western-JETS was formed in 1969 with the purpose to assist, develop and foster Apprenticeship and further Training of Journeyman and women in the Electrical Industry. Board of Directors The six Directors of the Board of the Western JETS consists of appointed members from the IBEW Locals 230, 993 & 1003, and three members appointed by the Electrical Contractors Association of BC from each of the local areas. The Board of Directors meets regularly to discuss training and other related matters. Each year the Board vets all union apprentices to determine the top union apprentice overall and for each area, the top apprentices receive the Golden Pliers Award and the overall receives the Bill A Wodill Award. Vancouver Island Top Apprentices 2006 Brother, Steve Trafton receives the GPA from Western JETS Training Coordinator Pat Oconnell. 2005 BM Venoit present Brother, Robert VanSchaik with the GPA. 2004 BM Venoit and W-JETS Chairman present Brother, Al Rintoul with the GPA. 2003 Executive Board Member King presents Brother, Joe Buck with the GPA. 2002 Pres Vandervoort and BM Venoit present Brother Neil Kletke with his J/M certificate along with the GPA.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

THE WESTERN JOINT ELECTRICAL TRAINING SOCIETY