Electrician at Flint Electrical JATC
at Flint Electrical JATC in Flint, MI
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.
About This Program
The Flint Electrical JATC sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship program in Flint, Michigan. Jointly administered by labor and employer partners, this JATC program provides residents of the Flint area with a structured, paid entry point into the electrical trade, combining hands-on field training with formal technical education under the union apprenticeship model.
The five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on commercial, industrial, and residential projects alongside journeyman electricians, building practical skills in electrical wiring, conduit installation, panel assembly, motor controls, circuit troubleshooting, and National Electrical Code compliance. Classroom coursework covers electrical theory, blueprint reading, load calculations, and workplace safety. Wages are paid throughout the apprenticeship and increase with each year of progression.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman electricians with union membership, gaining access to collectively bargained wages, healthcare, retirement benefits, and continued training opportunities. The Flint Electrical JATC offers a meaningful and well-supported path to a skilled trade career in the Flint-Genesee County region.
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 Michigan
Electricians in Michigan are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes.
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