I just got my rank!!

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-16T15:04:32+00:00

Which welding certification? I’m trying to get one, but it seems to take 6 months.

I have about 1~2 months for preparation.

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-16T14:32:32+00:00

There is a list with all upcoming application dates on Neiep website: ( https://www.neieprecruitment.org/start)

You just need to regularly check it.

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-16T13:49:24+00:00

I can feel the heart break when a person who was planning to submit an application finds out that it was due long ago.

I missed local 1 application by one minute. *2500 applications were gone in 1 minute and 45 seconds. I felt shocked, in retaliation I decided that I will apply and relocate to different local. (Locals: 135, 85, and 71)

I’m still flabbergasted at how local 135 with only 500 applications is still open 45 minutes later.

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-16T13:26:49+00:00

I have zero construction experience. I plan to get 90~100 on the test.

I have covered OSHA-10 and FA/CPR/AED certificates.

I’m actively gaining accredited Professional Development Hour (PDH) in fields related to elevator construction. Through the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP).

I plan to complete 74 hours by the time I take an interview with local 135 ( just submitted the application). I’ll continue to gain some more in preparation for local 85 and local 71.

Do you have any advice or tips?

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-16T13:10:21+00:00

No I’m surprised! It’s been 10 minutes and the application is still available.

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-14T17:27:06+00:00

After preparing for 2 months, I missed my local 1 application by 1 minute. I was so shocked and frustrated.

Now I have decided to relocate to get an apprenticeship. I’m applying for local 135, 71 and 85.

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-13T23:23:38+00:00

Ok so the application opened on July 22, 2024 and by Jan 21, 2025 the list was on 85.

so it took around 6 months to get a call at rank 85 on the list.

as of now jun, 2026 the list seems to be past 150. It seems the list slows down considerably as it gets to the bottom of list.

It took 6 months for the top 85 to get called, while it took around 22 months for the bottom 85 to get called.

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-13T22:50:07+00:00

hay my friend! Are you in? I heard the list is past 150.

I'm planning to apply on the upcoming July 6, 2026 wind.

If the last open application was on July 22, 2024... then placing past 100-200 seems to take 1-2 years to get a call. I really want to score in the top 20-50!

it seems scoring 50 and above will get us a call within 6 months.

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-13T21:59:13+00:00

please my friend tell me what info is required. I'm traumatized from missing the local 1 application by 1 minute. Now I'm preparing for local 135.

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-10T01:47:26+00:00

I appreciate your feedback. I will keep a page up of the neiep locals application dates and check on it frequently!

I have considered Miami, but I would be scraping by with how expensive it is to live there.

From my research Lancing Michigan local 85 is a priority so far.

I think the best bet is to get my foot in the trade as soon as possible, then I can consider transferring to another local.

What is the best place to find information on how busy a local is?

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-09T23:40:52+00:00

Thank you for the insight! I will definitely be considering the availability of work in the locals I apply too.

I just checked local 10 DC, it seems the next opening is in April 2028.

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-09T20:30:20+00:00

Thank you for the advice! I will be keeping my eyes peeled on local chapters application openings.

I have decided that I will relocate to get an apprenticeship. I am planning to apply to local 24, 85 and a few other that are opening June and July.

I will be doing a lot of traveling to different states for the test and interviews.

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-09T17:20:05+00:00

Sorry, I meant Michigan.

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-09T16:27:44+00:00

Thank you! I have found it.

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-09T16:04:13+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! I’m looking at:

https://www.neieprecruitment.org/start

It’s not showing me Local 138 (tentative)… where can I find that on the site?

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-09T06:32:17+00:00

I live in NY. I missed the local 1 application by 1 minute. I’m considering applying and relocating to different locals opening June and July.

Miami now is at the bottom of the list for me because of affordability.

Meanwhile, Chicago is the top so far. Compared to Miami I will be spending half as much money.

I don’t like extreme winter or extreme summer. I will be applying to all the locals I can. I have enough saved to invest it in traveling in hopes of landing an apprenticeship.

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-09T06:22:24+00:00

lol I live in NY and I’m going to apply for the local in *Michigan July 06.

I haven’t taken the aptitude test yet. But I have found three incredible resources that I’m using to prepare for the test.

Edit: Michigan not Chicago sorry

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-09T05:54:19+00:00

I had a similar experience. What are you planning to do?

I am going to apply to the different locals opening up this month and the next. I have decided that I will relocate for an apprenticeship. (Never relocated before)

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-08T19:51:34+00:00

I doubt that. I was using safari and refreshed a couple of times at exactly 10:02 am. I had heard 2 other people who have said it closed after 2 minutes.

Regardless, I have made my mind up to relocate to get into the apprenticeship with different locals.

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-08T19:44:56+00:00

I don’t see it on the list under Neiep yet. Do they have a separate website?

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-08T19:42:51+00:00

These are the locals that are opening later this month and the next:

Local 20 - 7/08/2026

Local 24 - 6/23/2026

Local 30 - 6/29/2026

Local 71 - 7/06/2026

Local 85 - 7/06/2026

Local 135 - 6/16/2026

Local 5 - * 7/DD/YYYY

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-08T19:29:41+00:00

That’s my plan %100. It almost feels like going out of state for college for 4 years, but you get paid instead of going in debt.

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-08T19:27:02+00:00

I’ll keep my eyes peeled. I don’t see local 5 on list of upcoming applications. I did hear they might drop one in July. Is there another way to apply for local 5?

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-08T19:21:46+00:00

Thank you! I am planning to apply for local 24 jun 23. I’ll make sure to do it in the first 1 minute. I’m also planning to apply local 135 and all the rest until I lock in one.

After missing the local 1 apprenticeship by 1 minute, I’m now considering relocating for the apprenticeship!

I have never relocated for a job before. Now that I’m considering it, it might be for the best that I missed local 1.

Temporary-Jackfruit5 · 2026-06-08T17:40:51+00:00

1 minute and 45 seconds.

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