Electrician at Heartland Electrical Apprenticeship Program Gnj
at Heartland Electrical Apprenticeship Program Gnj in Avon Park, FL
About This Program
Heartland Electrical Apprenticeship Program GNJ offers a non-union electrician apprenticeship based in Avon Park, FL. This employer-sponsored, registered apprenticeship serves the Heartland region of Central Florida, providing a practical, paid pathway into the electrical trade for residents of Highlands County and the surrounding area. Apprentices earn wages throughout training while building toward a journeyman credential.
The program spans five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work under the supervision of experienced electricians, gaining hands-on skills in electrical installation, wiring, conduit, panel work, and system troubleshooting across residential and commercial job sites. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, National Electrical Code requirements, and safety standards.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman electricians, equipped to work throughout Florida and beyond. Avon Park and the broader Heartland region are experiencing steady growth, including agricultural, residential, and light commercial development, supporting demand for skilled electricians trained through programs like this one.
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 Florida
Electricians in Florida are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Florida Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board.
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