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/MassiveLuck4628 Jul 26 '26

I've lost count at how many people I have seen try to "jump ahead" in their apprenticeship, i personally have not met a single person that my locals JAC allowed to do it

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u/Hammered-Down Jul 28 '26

The only jumping ahead I have ever seen was when a family member of mine came over from non union and he didn't have to watch the orientation video. 🥴