Electrician at Alameda County Electrical JATC
at Alameda County Electrical JATC in San Leandro, CA
About This Program
The Alameda County Electrical JATC sponsors a registered union electrician apprenticeship program in San Leandro, California. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program serving the East Bay area, it provides a well-structured, union-backed pathway into one of the most in-demand skilled trades in the Bay Area. Apprentices are paid throughout the five-year program and gain union membership from the outset.
The program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, commercial and industrial wiring, conduit systems, motor controls, power distribution, and job-site safety. The Bay Area's active construction market ensures apprentices gain experience on a wide variety of project types throughout their training.
Graduates earn journeyman electrician status in the union electrical industry. In Alameda County and the broader Bay Area, this credential supports access to some of the most competitive wages in the electrical trade, along with strong union benefits and significant long-term career opportunities.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$30
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
Electrician Career Outlook
National Median
$29.61/hr
~$61,588.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Electrician employment is projected to grow significantly, driven by construction activity, renewable energy expansion, and EV infrastructure buildout. The increasing electrification of buildings and transportation systems creates strong long-term demand. Licensed electricians with experience in solar, battery storage, or industrial controls are especially sought after.
What to Expect as an Electrician Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~115 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in California
Electricians in California are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by California Department of Industrial Relations, Electrician Certification Unit.
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