Electrician at Albany Electrical JATC
at Albany Electrical JATC in Albany, GA
About This Program
The Albany Electrical JATC sponsors this registered union electrician apprenticeship program in Albany, GA. Jointly administered by union and employer representatives, this JATC program delivers structured, paid training that meets national apprenticeship standards while serving the electrical workforce needs of Southwest Georgia.
The five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside journeyman electricians on real construction and maintenance projects, developing skills in electrical installation, panel wiring, conduit systems, circuit troubleshooting, and code-compliant work practices. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, safety regulations, and applied mathematics.
Upon completing the program, graduates achieve journey-level electrician status with union credentials. Albany and the surrounding Southwest Georgia region maintain steady demand for skilled tradespeople in construction and industrial maintenance, giving JATC graduates a solid career foundation in a reliable and well-compensated field.
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.
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 Georgia
Electricians in Georgia are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors.
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