Electrician at Delaware Electrical JATC
at Delaware Electrical JATC in New Castle, DE
About This Program
The Delaware Electrical JATC sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship based in New Castle, DE. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it is jointly managed by union and contractor organizations to deliver consistent, high-quality electrical trade training across Delaware. Apprentices receive union wages and benefits starting from their first day of paid on-the-job training.
This five-year program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on commercial, residential, and industrial job sites, learning to install conduit, wiring systems, electrical panels, lighting, and control equipment. Classroom coursework addresses electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, load calculations, blueprint reading, and workplace safety practices.
Completing the Delaware Electrical JATC program leads to journeyman electrician status and IBEW union membership. With Delaware's construction and industrial sectors providing steady work, this apprenticeship offers a practical and well-supported route to a skilled trade career with lasting earning potential.
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 Delaware
Electricians in Delaware are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners.
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