Electrician at Electricians Jac Of Jamestown Local #106
at Electricians Jac Of Jamestown Local #106 in Jamestown, NY
About This Program
The Electricians JAC of Jamestown Local #106 offers a union electrician apprenticeship in Jamestown, NY. This IBEW-affiliated Joint Apprenticeship Committee program provides a structured, paid training pathway for individuals looking to build a career in the electrical trade in the Chautauqua County region. Apprentices receive wages throughout the full duration of their training.
The five-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working under licensed journeymen, apprentices learn to install conduit, wire systems, connect panels, and perform electrical inspections and repairs. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, the NEC, motor controls, transformers, blueprint reading, and safety regulations.
Apprentices who complete the program graduate as journeyman electricians, fully qualified to work independently on a wide range of electrical projects. Union membership through Local #106 provides access to collectively bargained wages, benefits, and the support of a regional labor organization throughout their career.
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.
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