Electrician at Florida East Coast Electrical JATC
at Florida East Coast Electrical JATC in West Palm Beach, FL
About This Program
The Florida East Coast Electrical JATC sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship program in West Palm Beach, FL. As a JATC program, it is jointly administered by union representatives and contributing employers, offering apprentices the structured training and labor protections associated with union trade programs.
Running five years in length, the program delivers 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on live job sites while developing skills in electrical system installation, conduit bending, panel wiring, motor controls, and code compliance. Technical classroom instruction reinforces field experience with study of electrical theory, the NEC, and construction print reading.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level electricians with union credentials recognized throughout South Florida. The electrical trade offers consistent employment opportunities along Florida's East Coast, and JATC graduates are well-positioned for advancement into foreman, supervisor, and contractor roles over time.
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.
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 Florida
Electricians in Florida are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Florida Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board.
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