Electrician at Globe-Miami Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program

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at Globe-Miami Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program in Globe, AZ

About This Program

The Globe-Miami Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program offers a registered electrician apprenticeship in Globe, Arizona. This non-union, employer-sponsored program serves the Globe-Miami area by training new electricians through a structured combination of field work and classroom study. Apprentices are compensated throughout the program, allowing them to build skills and earn at the same time.

The program is structured over five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical knowledge in electrical theory, wiring methods, the National Electrical Code, conduit systems, safety procedures, and blueprint interpretation. Field assignments and technical instruction are aligned to progressively build competency.

Apprenticeship completers earn journeyman electrician status, a recognized credential in the electrical trade. This qualification positions graduates for skilled employment in Globe, Miami, and the surrounding region, with opportunities to take on more complex electrical work and advance within the industry.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$30

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

5 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration5 years
Starting wage$15.00/hr
Journeyman wage$29.61/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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