Electrician at CITY OF GENESEO and IBEW 51
at CITY OF GENESEO and IBEW 51 in Geneseo, IL
About This Program
The City of Geneseo and IBEW 51 jointly sponsor this union electrician apprenticeship in Geneseo, Illinois. This employer-union partnership between a municipal utility and IBEW Local 51 provides a focused training opportunity for individuals interested in working within a public utility environment, with paid employment and union membership from the beginning of the apprenticeship.
Over five years, apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Field work takes place within the City of Geneseo's utility operations, where apprentices learn the installation, maintenance, and repair of municipal electrical systems and infrastructure. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, utility safety standards, the National Electrical Code, and relevant technical systems.
Graduates achieve journeyman electrician status and IBEW Local 51 union membership. Working within a municipal utility setting offers apprentices a stable employment environment with the added benefits of union representation, negotiated wages, and public-sector employment stability throughout their journeyman career.
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.
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