Electrician at Electricians JATC, Steubenville

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at Electricians JATC, Steubenville in Steubenville, OH

About This Program

The Electricians JATC, Steubenville sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship in Steubenville, Ohio. Backed by the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee structure, this IBEW-affiliated program prepares apprentices for a career as a licensed journeyman electrician in a region with steady demand for skilled electrical workers. Apprentices earn a paycheck from the start, with wages that typically increase as they advance through the program.

The apprenticeship spans five years and requires 8,000 hours of hands-on, on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical experience installing wiring, conduit, panels, and electrical equipment on real job sites. Classroom coursework covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, load calculations, and workplace safety standards.

Upon completing the program, graduates achieve journeyman electrician status and are qualified to work independently across commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical projects. The union affiliation also provides access to benefits and continued professional development opportunities throughout a career in the trades.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$30

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

5 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration5 years
Starting wage$15.00/hr
Journeyman wage$29.61/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

Licensing in Ohio

Electricians in Ohio are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board.

View full Ohiolicensing requirements →

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