Electrician at Electricians - Residential Wireman JATC, Canton
at Electricians - Residential Wireman JATC, Canton in Massillon, OH
About This Program
The Electricians Residential Wireman JATC Canton offers a union electrician apprenticeship with a residential focus, based in Massillon, OH. Affiliated with the IBEW, this specialized Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program prepares apprentices for the specific demands of residential electrical work in the Canton-Massillon area. Apprentices are paid throughout the five-year training period and benefit from union-backed standards and protections.
The time-based program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction, with curriculum and field work oriented toward residential electrical applications. Apprentices develop skills in residential wiring methods, service panel installation, lighting circuits, outlet and switch work, and code-compliant rough-in and finish electrical work. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, the NEC's residential provisions, blueprint reading, and safety practices specific to home construction and renovation.
Graduates earn journeyman electrician credentials with a strong foundation in residential wireman work, positioning them for employment with residential contractors and home builders throughout the region. IBEW union membership supports access to collectively bargained wages 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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