Electrician at Cedar Rapids Electrical JATC
at Cedar Rapids Electrical JATC in Cedar Rapids, IA
About This Program
The Cedar Rapids Electrical JATC sponsors this registered union electrician apprenticeship program in Cedar Rapids, IA. Backed by a joint committee of union and employer representatives, this JATC program delivers structured paid training that prepares apprentices for a career as a fully credentialed journeyman electrician in Eastern Iowa.
The program is five years in length and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices are assigned to local construction and industrial job sites, where they develop skills in electrical system installation, conduit bending and installation, panel wiring, circuit troubleshooting, and code compliance. Classroom sessions cover electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, motor controls, transformers, and workplace safety standards.
Completing this JATC apprenticeship earns graduates journey-level union electrician status. Cedar Rapids and the surrounding Eastern Iowa corridor support a strong industrial and construction base, providing reliable employment opportunities for qualified electricians entering the workforce through this program.
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.
How to Apply
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 Iowa
Electricians in Iowa are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing.
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