The selection of apprentices is conducted by the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) of each trade.  These committees are staffed by member representatives of both management and labor organizations.  Each JATC seeks men and women who demonstrate the best character, aptitude, motivation and personality traits conducive to success in their trade.  Apprentice candidates are considered under the equal employment opportunity guidelines.  They are required to participate in standardized testing and are personally interviewed by the JATC.  It is their goal to select candidates who demonstrate reliability and sincere desire.