THE WESTERN JOINT ELECTRICAL TRAINING SOCIETY

Western Joint Electrical Training SocietyThe 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.

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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 IBEW First District Office Scholarship is made available in partnership with Union Savings, AIL, TD Insurance, Meloche Monnex, and MWG Apparel.

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 Apprenticeship Completion Grant form #EMP5482 is a $2,000 taxable grant provided by the Federal Government for Apprentices who have obtained their Journeyman status in a “Red Seal” Inter-provincial Trade (same as noted above).

Union Benefits provide Scholarship Opportunites to union family members around North America.

The Provincial Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit should be filed by Apprentices completing their Third and/or Fourth year of their Apprenticeship Technical Training.

Golden Pliers Award Winners

2015 Winner Jason Wang receives Award from W-JETS Executive Director Adrien Livingston

2015 Winner
Jason Wang receives Award from W-JETS Executive Director Adrien Livingston

2014 Winner Kevin Baptie receives Award from W-JETS Director Phil Venoit and employer Derek Emery

2014 Winner
Kevin Baptie receives Award from W-JETS Director Phil Venoit and employer Derek Emery

2012 Winner Scott Gentleman receives Award from W-JETS Director Phil Venoit

2012 Winner
Scott Gentleman receives Award from W-JETS Director Phil Venoit

2011 Winner Dave Charters

2011 Winner
Dave Charters

2009 Winner 2009 GPA winner Tim Haas receives Award from Western JETS Directors Lew Williams (left) and Business Manager Venoit (right)

2009 Winner
Tim Haas receives Award from W-JETS Directors Lew Williams and Phil Venoit

2008 Winner Bruce Taggart 2008 GPA Winner

2008 Winner
Bruce Taggart

2007 Winner Aaron Gerakios 2007 GPA Winner

2007 Winner
Aaron Gerakios

2006 Winner
Steve Trafton receives Award from W-JETS Training Director Pat OConnell

2005 Winner
Robert VanSchaik receives Award from W-JETS Director Phil Venoit

2004 Winner
Al Rintoul receives Award from W-JETS Directors Phil Venoit and Lew Williams

2003 Winner
Joe Buck receives Award from Local 230 Executive Board member Lorne King

2002 Winner
Neil Kletke receives Award from Local 230 President Mike Vandervoort and W-JETS Director Phil Venoit