Electrician at Electricians JATC, Marietta
at Electricians JATC, Marietta in Marietta, OH
About This Program
The Electricians JATC Marietta offers a union electrician apprenticeship in Marietta, OH. This IBEW-affiliated program serves Washington County and the surrounding area, providing a paid and structured training path for those entering the electrical trade in southeastern Ohio. Apprentices receive wages throughout the five-year program and benefit from the union's established training standards.
The time-based apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside experienced journeymen, apprentices develop practical skills in electrical installation, conduit bending, panel wiring, circuit troubleshooting, and system maintenance. Technical instruction covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, blueprint reading, motor controls, and construction safety practices.
Graduates of the Marietta JATC program earn journeyman electrician credentials, qualifying them to work independently across a variety of commercial, industrial, and residential projects. IBEW union membership supports long-term career prospects through collectively bargained wages and comprehensive benefits packages.
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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