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PAY YOUR TUITION

Trainee Tuition

Each Trainee is responsible for their tuition payment. At I-TAP, making a payment is easy. Trainee Tuition Payments can be paid three different ways:

  • Yearly Payment
  • Semester Payment
  • Monthly Payment

 

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No matter the option, the first payment a trainee makes is due at the time of the signing of the training contract. Once a trainee has chosen a payment option, it cannot be changed for the duration of the year.

If a trainee chooses to pay one lump sum per year, the payment will be made when the trainee signs the training contract and every yearly anniversary of the contract signature thereafter.

 

Some trainees will choose to pay one lump sum per semester and total two payments per year. The first semester payment will be paid when the trainee signs the training contract and again every six months thereafter.

The final option for tuition payments is monthly payments, which totals twelve payments per year. The first month's payment will be paid when the trainee signs the training contract. All subsequent payments will be due to I-TAP by the first of the month. Trainees will not receive a monthly invoice; it is the trainee's responsibility to make timely payments. If no payment is received by the 7th of the month, a notice of delinquency will be mailed and a 12 percent finance charge will be added.

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* In the unfortunate instance that a trainee does not successfully pass a semester he/she will be required to pay for the semester again prior to being rescheduled for class.

 

Apprentice Tuition

Apprentice tuition is done differently. Instead of tuition being the apprentice’s responsibility, it is paid by the apprentice’s contractor. An hourly rate is applied to the hours worked by each apprentice. These payments are made by the contractor monthly. For more information, please contact Carolyn Nutter at (916) 332-3332 ext. 210 or [email protected].

 

MATH REVIEW

Applicants must be 18 years of age and have graduated high school or completed a GED program. Applicants must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others.

The first step in applying to the apprenticeship program is to request an application. (See "Apply Now" button at bottom of page.)

An application packet will be mailed to you within 3-5 business days. The application must be returned to I-TAP completely filled out, including an original copy of your high school transcripts or certification of completion of GED, a DMV printout, and documents which fulfill the I-9 requirements. (i.e. driver’s license and social security card).  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Once you have submitted a complete application, you will be contacted to schedule a math test.

The math test covers basic algebra and geometry. Sample problems can be found on this website. You must answer at least 70% of the questions correctly. Applicants who fail the math test will be given a second opportunity to take the test, and are strongly encouraged to attend the math review session offered by I-TAP. Applicants who pass the math test will be given the Ishihara test for colorblindness. Applicants must pass the colorblindness test.

Applicants who pass both the math and colorblindness tests will be scheduled for an interview.

You must receive a score of 70 or better in the interview. Applicants who pass the interview will be placed on the qualified applicant list. Applicants are ranked on the qualified applicant list according to their interview score. When a job become available for them, they will be indentured and dispatched. 

Indenturing is the final step in the application process.

The applicant will be read the rules and regulations of the apprenticeship program, and will sign the apprenticeship agreement. This is an agreement between I-TAP, the apprentice, and the federal Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship Training (BAT). Applicants will also be required to take and pass a drug test.

If apprentices have previous experience in their trade, they may request advanced placement within the program by submitting sufficient documentation to I-TAP within 90 days of their indenturement. Such documentation may include: records of training received in other apprenticeship programs, experience and training received in the field, or a recommendation from a supervisor. Apprentices seeking advanced placement may be required to take and pass the exams of the years they wish to skip.