Electrician at Electricians IBEW 313
at Electricians IBEW 313 in New Castle, DE
About This Program
Electricians IBEW 313 sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship based in New Castle, DE. Affiliated with IBEW Local 313, this JATC program is administered by both union and employer partners, offering apprentices a structured, paid pathway into one of the most in-demand skilled trades in the region. Apprentices earn union wages and benefits throughout the entire five-year program.
The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working on job sites throughout the Delaware area, apprentices develop practical skills in electrical installation, conduit bending, wiring methods, panel work, and system troubleshooting across commercial, residential, and industrial settings. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, National Electrical Code compliance, blueprint reading, and safety.
Graduates earn journeyman electrician status and full IBEW union membership. Delaware's proximity to major Mid-Atlantic markets and its own steady construction activity make this credential highly practical, supporting strong employment prospects for qualified journeyman electricians upon program completion.
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 Delaware
Electricians in Delaware are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners.
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