Electrician at Construction Industry Training Council of Washington - Construction Electrician
at Construction Industry Training Council of Washington - Construction Electrician in Bellevue, WA
About This Program
The Construction Industry Training Council of Washington sponsors a Construction Electrician apprenticeship in Bellevue, WA. This employer-based program is designed to train the next generation of skilled electricians for Washington's growing construction sector, with apprentices receiving pay from their first day on the job.
Over five years, apprentices log 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and complete 576 hours of related technical instruction. Hands-on work covers electrical installation, wiring, conduit systems, panel work, and job-site safety. Classroom instruction reinforces the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, blueprint reading, and industry regulations.
Graduates complete the program as qualified journeyman electricians prepared for careers in commercial and residential construction across Washington state. The Construction Industry Training Council is a well-established training sponsor in the region, supporting a workforce that meets high industry standards.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Washington
Electricians in Washington are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
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