Start JATC Training Center (VOLTA) in Spring, 2025
IBEW 1245 is pleased to announce the winners of our Spring 2025 Jarius Ayeta Line School Scholarship. Congratulations to Ismael Mendoza of Bakerfield, CA and Sean Falconer of Redding, CA who were the top two candidates in a pool of numerous competitive applicants. Both Ismael and Sean will attend JATC Training Center (VOLTA) in Oregon starting in the Spring of 2025.
Ismael Mendoza knows the value of this opportunity and applied twice before receiving the scholarship. Knowing his persistence eventually would pay off, he prepared financially and increased his fitness routine. When asked what the scholarship means to him, Ismael responded, “This opportunity will open new doors, and I will be able to help my family. My girlfriend and my family have always believed in me, and I thank God for answering our prayers.”
Sean Falconer received the good news of being awarded the scholarship after his second time applying. He followed each step his mentor gave him which made him a stronger candidate. Sean, stated, “This opportunity will allow me to prove myself to everyone that had faith in me. It will show them that it was worth pouring into me. My mentor was really proud when I told him I received the scholarship.”
The line school scholarship was established in 2020 in honor of Jarius Ayeta, an IBEW 1245 apprentice who was the victim of a fatal workplace tragedy. This all-expense paid scholarship which includes full tuition and fees, lodging, meal stipend, and tools will begin accepting applications again October 1-31, 2025. Additional details can be found at https://ibew1245.com/scholarships/
– IBEW 1245 Organizer Charlotte Stevens