Electrician at Hawaii Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Committee
at Hawaii Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Committee in Honolulu, HI
About This Program
The Hawaii Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Committee sponsors this registered electrician apprenticeship program in Honolulu, HI. This employer-sponsored program provides a structured, paid training path for individuals looking to enter the electrical trade in one of the nation's most unique and active construction markets.
The program runs five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work across Honolulu's diverse construction landscape — from high-rise residential towers to resort and commercial properties — gaining experience in electrical system installation, panel work, conduit systems, and code-compliant wiring practices. Technical instruction covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, safety requirements, and construction-specific skills.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level electricians qualified to work throughout Hawaii. The state's ongoing construction activity, infrastructure investment, and limited skilled workforce make Honolulu an attractive market for qualified journeyman electricians entering the trade through this apprenticeship.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Hawaii
Electricians in Hawaii are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers.
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