International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Baton Rouge, la

The Baton Rouge Area Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (BREJATC) has been dedicated to training top-quality electrical workers for nearly 75 years. This esteemed program, a joint effort between the Baton Rouge Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 995, provides apprentices with the opportunity to earn while they learn through hands-on experience in the field. As a registered and approved apprentice program, BREJATC ensures that students gain valuable skills without incurring taxpayer costs while contributing positively to the local economy. With affiliation to the Electrical Training Alliance (ETA) and Baton Rouge Community College, apprentices become part of a comprehensive training network that has successfully graduated over 350,000 workers nationwide. Generated from the website

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) represents approximately 873,000 active members and retirees across various fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads, and government. The organization is dedicated to advocating for the rights and safety of its members while fostering a collective commitment to excellence within the electrical industry. IBEW promotes community engagement, education, and member welfare through various initiatives, including mental health awareness and job site safety improvements. The union continually strives to enhance the working conditions and opportunities for its members while maintaining a strong historical legacy in the electrical workforce. Generated from the website

The Newtron Group is one of the largest, privately owned specialty industrial construction companies in the United States. It serves clients in the refining, petrochemical, power generation, food processing, mining, gas transmission, pharmaceuticals, and pulp and paper industries. The company offers electrical and instrumentation construction and maintenance solutions. The Newtron Group also provides on-site industrial mechanical contracting services through Newtron Mechanical. The parent company operates Executive Aviation, which provides hangar space, fuel and aviation supplies. It also offers industrial heat tracing solutions. The Newtron Group provides industrial control panel fabrication and assembling services. The company also offers voice and data communication installation services.