Electrician at Cedar Rapids Electrical JATC Local Union 405
at Cedar Rapids Electrical JATC Local Union 405 in Cedar Rapids, IA
About This Program
The Cedar Rapids Electrical JATC Local Union 405 sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program affiliated with IBEW Local 405, it upholds rigorous training standards and provides apprentices with union wages and benefits from the start. This is a fully paid apprenticeship, meaning you earn a competitive wage while you learn the trade.
Over five years, apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Hands-on work covers the installation and maintenance of electrical systems across commercial, industrial, and residential job sites. Classroom coursework addresses electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, load calculations, motor controls, and job site safety.
Graduates earn journeyman electrician status recognized across the industry. With Cedar Rapids as a growing regional hub for manufacturing and construction, qualified journeyman electricians backed by IBEW credentials enjoy strong long-term career prospects and access to union-negotiated wages and benefits.
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 Iowa
Electricians in Iowa are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing.
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