Electrician at Area II Ltd Energy Electrical JATC
at Area II Ltd Energy Electrical JATC in Albany, OR
About This Program
The Area II Ltd Energy Electrical JATC offers a registered electrician apprenticeship program in Albany, OR. As a union JATC program, it provides apprentices with structured training in the electrical trade, supported by both labor and management. Apprentices earn wages from day one, with pay scales that increase with each passing year of the program.
This five-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. The program's focus on limited energy systems means apprentices develop specialized skills in low-voltage electrical work, including fire alarm systems, data and communications wiring, and access control systems. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, code compliance, safety, and the technical principles behind limited energy applications.
Graduates earn journeyman electrician credentials with expertise in the growing limited energy sector — a field that continues to expand as buildings become more technologically sophisticated. With this credential, journeymen are well-positioned for a career in Albany and across the mid-Willamette Valley, where demand for skilled electrical workers remains strong.
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 Oregon
Electricians in Oregon are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Oregon Building Codes Division.
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