Electrician at Electricians JATC, Cleveland
at Electricians JATC, Cleveland in Valley View, OH
About This Program
The Electricians JATC Cleveland sponsors a union electrician apprenticeship based in Valley View, OH, serving the greater Cleveland metropolitan area. This IBEW Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program is one of the region's established routes into the electrical trade, offering full pay from the first day of the apprenticeship and a clear path to journeyman status.
The five-year, time-based apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience installing and maintaining electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and residential environments under the supervision of licensed journeymen. Technical coursework covers electrical theory, the NEC, conduit installation, blueprint reading, grounding systems, and workplace safety.
Apprentices who complete the program graduate as journeyman electricians, a credential in high demand throughout the Cleveland area's construction and maintenance industries. IBEW union membership through the Cleveland JATC supports long-term career stability through collectively bargained compensation and benefits.
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 Ohio
Electricians in Ohio are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board.
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