Electrician at Atl Electrical JATC
at Atl Electrical JATC in Norcross, GA
About This Program
ATL Electrical JATC sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship program in Norcross, GA, serving the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it combines union labor standards with employer-driven training to produce highly skilled, work-ready journeyman electricians.
The program runs five years and requires 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training along with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices are placed on job sites throughout the Atlanta region, where they install wiring systems, conduit, panels, and electrical equipment across a wide range of commercial and industrial projects. Classroom training addresses the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, blueprint reading, motor controls, and occupational safety.
Graduates of this JATC program earn journey-level union credentials recognized throughout Georgia and beyond. Atlanta's dynamic construction market — spanning high-rise development, industrial facilities, and data centers — offers excellent long-term career prospects for qualified electricians completing this apprenticeship.
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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