Electrician at Atlanta Electrical JATC
at Atlanta Electrical JATC in Norcross, GA
About This Program
The Atlanta Electrical JATC offers this registered union electrician apprenticeship program in Norcross, GA. This Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program serves the greater Atlanta area, providing a rigorous, paid training path backed by the electrical industry's union and employer community.
Spanning five years, the program delivers 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices rotate through a variety of commercial, institutional, and industrial job sites, learning to install and maintain electrical systems under the supervision of experienced journeyman electricians. Classroom sessions cover electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, blueprint reading, motor controls, grounding systems, and safety practices.
Graduates earn journey-level union electrician credentials upon completion. The Atlanta metro area's thriving construction sector — including large-scale commercial development, industrial expansion, and infrastructure upgrades — creates consistent and growing demand for credentialed electricians trained through programs like this JATC.
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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