Electrician at Fresno, Madera, Kings & Tulare County Electrical JATC
at Fresno, Madera, Kings & Tulare County Electrical JATC in Fresno, CA
About This Program
The Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare County Electrical JATC sponsors a registered union electrician apprenticeship program in Fresno, California. This Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program serves the Central Valley, providing a structured pathway into the electrical trade for workers across a four-county area. Apprentices are paid throughout training and gain union membership benefits from the start.
Spanning five years, the program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices cover electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, wiring methods, conduit systems, motor controls, lighting, and safety practices. The curriculum is designed to prepare apprentices for the full range of commercial, agricultural, and industrial electrical work common to the Central Valley region.
Graduates earn journeyman electrician status, a recognized credential within the union electrical industry. This qualification supports access to stable employment, union wages, and career opportunities with electrical contractors working throughout the Fresno metro area and the broader Central Valley.
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 California
Electricians in California are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by California Department of Industrial Relations, Electrician Certification Unit.
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