Electrician at Glacier Electrical Apprentice Resource
at Glacier Electrical Apprentice Resource in Kalispell, MT
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
About This Program
Glacier Electrical Apprentice Resource sponsors this non-union electrician apprenticeship in Kalispell, MT. The program is open to individuals who want to build a career in the electrical trade through a structured, earn-while-you-learn format without the union affiliation found in JATC programs.
The apprenticeship spans five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside experienced electricians, apprentices develop skills in residential, commercial, and industrial wiring, electrical theory, National Electrical Code (NEC) compliance, conduit bending, panel installation, and troubleshooting. Classroom hours provide the technical foundation needed to understand and apply what is learned in the field. Apprentices receive wages throughout the program.
Graduates complete the program as qualified journeyman electricians, ready to work independently on a full range of electrical projects. The Kalispell area offers steady construction and infrastructure activity, providing a practical and regional career foundation for those who complete the 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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Montana
Electricians in Montana are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Montana State Electrical Board.
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