Electrician at Electrical JATC of Southern Nevada - Technician

The Electrical JATC of Southern Nevada — Technician program sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship in Las Vegas, NV. This employer-backed JATC program is affiliated with the IBEW and focuses on training apprentices for technician-level electrical work, serving the unique demands of the Southern Nevada construction and entertainment industries.

The five-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside journeymen on a variety of commercial and specialty electrical systems, developing skills in wiring methods, conduit installation, low-voltage systems, motor controls, panels, and NEC compliance. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, safety, load calculations, and blueprint reading. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, with wages typically stepping up each year of the apprenticeship.

Graduates achieve journeyman electrician standing with IBEW credentials upon completing all program requirements. Las Vegas has one of the most active construction markets in the country, with ongoing development in hospitality, commercial real estate, and data infrastructure creating consistent demand for skilled union electricians.