Electrician at Hartford Electricians JATC Local 35
at Hartford Electricians JATC Local 35 in Hartford, CT
About This Program
Hartford Electricians JATC Local 35 sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship based in Hartford, CT. As a JATC program affiliated with IBEW Local 35, it is jointly administered by union and contractor representatives and provides apprentices with structured training, union membership, and competitive wages throughout the five-year program.
The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction spread over five years. Apprentices work on commercial, industrial, and residential projects throughout the Hartford region, gaining hands-on experience in electrical wiring, panel installation, conduit systems, and equipment maintenance. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, blueprint reading, and workplace safety.
Upon completion, apprentices are awarded journeyman electrician status and become full members of IBEW Local 35. Hartford's diverse economy — including healthcare, insurance, and construction — supports consistent demand for qualified electricians, and a union journeyman credential provides both immediate employment prospects and long-term career flexibility.
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 Connecticut
Electricians in Connecticut are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
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