Electrician at Electricians JATC, Lorain County
at Electricians JATC, Lorain County in Lorain, OH
About This Program
The Electricians JATC Lorain County offers a union electrician apprenticeship in Lorain, OH. This IBEW-affiliated Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program gives candidates in Lorain County a structured, paid pathway into the electrical trade. Apprentices earn wages from day one and progress through a defined scale as they develop skills over the five-year program.
The time-based apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. On active job sites, apprentices work under journeyman electricians and gain hands-on experience with electrical installation, conduit systems, panel wiring, circuit troubleshooting, and system maintenance. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, National Electrical Code standards, blueprint reading, motor controls, and occupational safety.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman electricians, credentialed to work independently on commercial, industrial, and residential electrical projects throughout Ohio. Union membership through the Lorain County JATC supports long-term career stability with collectively bargained compensation and access to health and retirement 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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