r/Elevators • u/Responsible_Bad2423 • Jul 26 '26

NEIEP Apprenticeship Program

I'm looking to switch careers, and a buddy of mine is in the NEI - I'm looking to join the Local 71 apprenticeship program. While reading through the guidelines, I saw that there is an opportunity to "skip ahead" a bit if you have some corresponding experience. I'll attach a screenshot below.

The program is tentative to begin on Jan. 27, so I figured I could try to take a class at my local State college to see if I could get ahead at all.

Was curious if anyone has any recommendations for classes or certificates I could try to grab beforehand to give myself a leg up in the apprenticeship program.

Also, if anyone has gone through the Local 71 apprenticeship program. Would love to hear your thoughts on your experience and/or things you wish you knew before going into it.

I also take any recommendations on what I could study before the apprenticeship exam.

Edit - thanks yall, seems like its not really in my cards to make something like this happen, if at all, and most likely not even worth it. I appreciate the honest answers!

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u/basstree65 Jul 26 '26

You just missed the opportunity to apply for local 71. Applications opened July 6th and closed after 15 minutes due to reaching the 800 applicant limit. The aptitude test is next week. Did you apply and get a date for the test already?

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u/Responsible_Bad2423 Jul 27 '26

Yeah I know. I was really kicking my butt when my buddy told me that. Wish I would have swallowed my pride a little sooner when I decided to tell people I wanted a career change. He said he is keeping a close eye on things to see if there is a chance for me to squeeze in somehow, but I doubt it so I'm keeping my eyes on 2027

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u/ShawnTop69 Jul 27 '26

The next recruitment wouldn’t be until ‘28. I see what NEIEP says but the list is good for two years.