Electrician at Danville NECA-IBEW 538 Electrical JATC
at Danville NECA-IBEW 538 Electrical JATC in Danville, IL
About This Program
The Danville NECA-IBEW 538 Electrical JATC sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship in Danville, Illinois. As a joint program between the National Electrical Contractors Association and IBEW Local 538, it offers a rigorous, employer-backed training pathway into the electrical trade with union wages and benefits beginning on the first day of work.
This five-year, time-based apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work in the field installing, testing, and maintaining electrical systems on commercial and industrial projects in the Danville area. Classroom coursework covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, wiring methods, conduit fabrication, blueprint reading, and industry safety standards.
Completing the program earns graduates full journeyman electrician status and IBEW Local 538 union membership. For those looking to build a stable, long-term career in the trades in east-central Illinois, this apprenticeship offers a clear path to skilled, well-compensated work in a unionized environment.
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.
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