Electrician at Alton-Wood River Electricians
at Alton-Wood River Electricians in Alton, IL
About This Program
Alton-Wood River Electricians sponsors this electrician apprenticeship in Alton, Illinois. This is a non-union, employer-sponsored program that provides a structured, paid pathway into the electrical trade for those in the southwestern Illinois region. Apprentices earn wages from their first day and receive both hands-on field experience and technical classroom education throughout the five-year program.
The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. In the field, apprentices develop practical skills in electrical installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting across residential, commercial, and industrial settings in and around the Alton and Wood River area. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, blueprint reading, conduit systems, and safety practices.
Upon completing all requirements, apprentices achieve journeyman electrician status — a recognized credential in the electrical construction industry. The southwestern Illinois and greater St. Louis metro area offer a consistent range of construction and industrial work for qualified journeyman electricians.
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.
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