Electrician at Central or Ltd Energy Electrical JATC
at Central or Ltd Energy Electrical JATC in Grants Pass, OR
About This Program
Central OR LTD Energy Electrical JATC sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship in Grants Pass, Oregon. This IBEW-affiliated program focuses on energy-related electrical work and is designed for those seeking a career in the electrical trade in southwestern Oregon. Apprentices are paid throughout training, earning wages that increase progressively over the five-year program duration.
The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working under licensed journeymen, apprentices develop hands-on skills in wiring, electrical system installation, energy equipment, conduit work, and system testing. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, energy systems, and applicable safety regulations.
Graduates earn journeyman electrician credentials upon completing the program, qualifying them for work across commercial, industrial, and energy-focused projects in the Grants Pass area and throughout southern Oregon. Oregon's growing investment in clean energy and infrastructure provides expanding opportunities for skilled union electricians with this type of specialized training.
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 Oregon
Electricians in Oregon are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Oregon Building Codes Division.
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