Electrician at Electrician JATC, Sioux City LU 231
at Electrician JATC, Sioux City LU 231 in Sioux City, IA
About This Program
The Electrician JATC, Sioux City LU 231 sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship in Sioux City, Iowa. Administered through the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), this program follows a structured, time-based format and offers apprentices paid employment from day one. As a union program affiliated with IBEW Local 231, apprentices benefit from union wages, benefits, and training standards throughout their apprenticeship.
This five-year program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. On the job, apprentices work alongside journeyman electricians installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Classroom instruction covers the National Electrical Code, blueprint reading, electrical theory, conduit bending, and safety practices.
Upon completing all requirements, apprentices earn journeyman electrician status — a widely recognized credential in the construction trades. Journeyman electricians in Iowa are in steady demand across new construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects, and union membership provides access to negotiated wages and benefits that grow with experience.
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.
How to Apply
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 Iowa
Electricians in Iowa are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing.
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