JATC
The Joint Apprentice & Training Committee
The next Apprentice Meeting is Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Balcony Lounge at Local Union #3.
*A valid Local #3 Union Card is required at all times on school premises and at all Apprentice School functions.*
Spring 2026 Semester Class Night Changes/School Closures:
Thursday Class Changes:
- There will be no class June 4th. Class will be held Wednesday, June 3rd.
Mandatory Safety Seminars:
- Safety Seminars are held in the Auditorium of Local Union #3.
- Seminar starts promptly at 5:30. Do not be late.
- Bring a pen or pencil with you.
- All Apprentices are required to have their valid Local Union #3 Union Card with them.
Tuesday Students:attend Wed, April 29, 2026.
Thursday Students: attend Wed, May 13, 2026.
Final Exams:
Spring 2026 Final Exams are Tuesday, June 9th.
Place: Auditorium, Local Union #3, 158-11 Harry Van Arsdale Jr. Ave, Flushing
Time: 5:30pm sharp. DO NOT BE LATE.
Bring: Valid, Local Union #3 Card and pen or pencil to take exam.
Please note: Monthly On-the-Job Reports must be current to be eligible for exams. Any Apprentice who is classified as delinquent in submitting their OTJR's will not be admitted, will earn a "0" on the exam, fail the semester and will need to repeat the course. No Exceptions.
- Apprentices are assigned a table number that has your test. See your instructor for your table number.
- ALL electronic devices must be turned off and placed out of sight in either a bookbag or pocket. No smart watches or headphones are allowed.
- No hats, hoods, or sunglasses to be worn.
- Ensure personal matters are attended to prior to start of exam. There will be no bathroom breaks. If you have a medical need, you must provide the Director with documentation prior to the Final Exam, and an alternate test site, date and exam will be offered.
- No Apprentice may exit and re-enter the test site once exams have begun. All exits are FINAL.
- Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated.
- Any apprentice suspected of violating the above rules will have their test taken, earn a zero for the exam and fail the semester.
- Instructors and staff will actively monitor students during the exam.
BOOK RETURN:
- Monday, June 15th and Tuesday, June 16th
- 5:30 pm until 7:00pm at the JEO Office, 3540 36th St., LIC.
- Books must be returned or cost of lost books remitted to be eligible for Fall Registration.
- Graduate students who fail to return their books from Repair, Conversion or Maintenance classes will not receive Certificates of Completion until books are received by the JATC.
Mandatory Registration for the Fall 2026 semester will be held on:
DATE: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
PLACE: Joint Committee Offices of the Elevator Industry
35-40 36th Street, 2nd Floor
Long Island City, NY 11106
TIME: 4th & 3rd Year APPRs - 5:00 - 6:00 P.M.
1st & 2nd Year APPRs - 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
BRING:
- $40 Money Order, Payable to: "J. A. T. C."
- Photo I.D. (Driver's License Preferred)
- Valid Union Card, valid temporary Union Card or non-expired yellow Local 3 issued receipt - NO JUN 2026 Cards. Please visit the Maintenance Dept at the Union Hall and request a temporary Union Card in advance of Registration.
- Copy Latest Pay Stub - on paper (Jul 2026-Aug 2026)
**On-the-Job Reports must be current to be eligible to register.
**Books must be returned from the prior semester to be eligible to register.
REGISTRATION WILL END PROMPTLY AT 7:00 P.M. - PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE.
***Note***
To request a night of School, contact our office betweenAugust 17th and August 28th. (via email or telephone).
NO CLASS CHANGES MADE REGISTRATION NIGHT!
The 1st day of class at Queens Technical HS is as follows:
Tuesday Classes begin Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:30 P.M.
Thursday Classes begin Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 5:30 P.M.
**Queens Technical High School is located at 37-02 47th Avenue, Long Island City, Queens, NY**
**Please Note: A valid Local 3 Union Card is required at all times.**