Electrician at IBEW 99 JATC
at IBEW 99 JATC in Cranston, RI
About This Program
IBEW 99 JATC sponsors a registered electrician apprenticeship program in Cranston, RI. This union JATC program, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, is one of Rhode Island's primary pathways into the inside electrical trade. Apprentices earn wages from the start of the program and benefit from structured wage progression throughout the five-year training period.
The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside journeymen electricians on commercial and industrial projects across Rhode Island, apprentices develop practical skills in electrical installation, conduit work, panel wiring, and system troubleshooting. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, safety standards, and blueprint reading — preparing apprentices for both their daily work and the journeyman licensing exam.
Graduates earn journeyman inside wireman credentials and IBEW Local 99 membership upon completing the program. Rhode Island's concentrated commercial, healthcare, and institutional construction sectors provide consistent work for licensed electricians, and a union apprenticeship with IBEW 99 is widely recognized as the state's most comprehensive path to a long-term electrical career.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Rhode Island
Electricians in Rhode Island are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners for Electricians.
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