Electrician at Denver Electrical JATC-Inside
at Denver Electrical JATC-Inside in Denver, CO
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.
About This Program
Denver Electrical JATC-Inside sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship program located in Denver, CO. As one of Colorado's premier JATC programs, it is jointly administered by union labor and electrical contractors, training apprentices in the inside wireman craft — covering the full range of commercial and industrial electrical work. Apprentices earn union wages and benefits from day one.
This five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices rotate through a variety of job sites in the Denver metro area, gaining experience with electrical system installation, power distribution, lighting, and motor controls. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, load calculations, blueprint reading, and safety protocols.
Graduates become journeyman inside wiremen with full union membership — a highly valued credential in Colorado's booming construction market. Denver's sustained growth in commercial and industrial construction means strong, ongoing demand for qualified journeyman electricians trained through programs like this one.
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 Colorado
Electricians in Colorado are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Colorado State Electrical Board.
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