Electrician at Central Florida Electrical JATC
at Central Florida Electrical JATC in Winter Park, FL
About This Program
The Central Florida Electrical JATC offers this union electrician apprenticeship program based in Winter Park, FL. Administered jointly by union and employer partners, this JATC program provides a well-supported training structure for individuals pursuing a career in one of the most in-demand skilled trades in the Orlando metropolitan area.
The five-year program includes 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience across a variety of commercial, industrial, and residential electrical projects throughout Central Florida. Technical instruction covers electrical theory, wiring methods, the National Electrical Code, motor controls, transformers, and job site safety in a classroom and lab setting.
Program completers earn journey-level electrician status with union credentials recognized across the region. Central Florida's sustained growth in construction, theme park infrastructure, and commercial development creates strong and ongoing demand for skilled, credentialed electricians entering the workforce through this JATC pathway.
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 Florida
Electricians in Florida are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Florida Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board.
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