Electrician at Daytona Beach Electrical JATC
at Daytona Beach Electrical JATC in Port Orange, FL
About This Program
The Daytona Beach Electrical JATC offers this registered union electrician apprenticeship based in Port Orange, FL. Administered jointly by union and employer partners, this JATC program provides a well-organized path into the electrical trade with built-in support from local industry stakeholders.
The five-year program requires 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices spend their days working on actual construction and maintenance projects, developing skills in wiring, conduit systems, electrical panels, and troubleshooting. Evening or weekend classroom sessions cover the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, blueprints, motor controls, and occupational safety standards.
Completing this JATC apprenticeship leads to journey-level electrician status with union credentials. The Daytona Beach and Port Orange area has an active construction and industrial maintenance market, providing strong employment prospects for graduates entering the workforce as fully qualified journeyman electricians.
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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