Electrician at Gulfport Electricians JATC
at Gulfport Electricians JATC in Gulfport, MS
About This Program
Gulfport Electricians JATC in Gulfport, MS sponsors a union electrician apprenticeship serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast region. Administered jointly with IBEW and signatory electrical contractors, this JATC program provides a rigorous, paid training pathway into the electrical trade backed by union labor standards. Apprentices earn wages from the first day they begin working in the field.
This five-year program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn electrical theory, wiring methods, conduit installation, motor and control systems, load calculations, grounding, transformers, and National Electrical Code compliance — developing skills applicable to commercial, industrial, and Gulf Coast construction projects.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level electricians with IBEW credentials recognized regionally and nationally. Gulfport's growing port, tourism, and commercial construction sectors provide apprentices with consistent and diverse work experience throughout their five years of training.
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.
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