Electrician at IBEW Local Union 906 JATC
at IBEW Local Union 906 JATC in Gwinn, MI
About This Program
IBEW Local Union 906 JATC in Gwinn, MI sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship program, offering a structured path into the electrical trade for residents of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) program, it is jointly administered by the union and signatory employers, providing strong labor standards and apprentice protections. Apprentices are paid from day one.
This five-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn electrical theory, blueprint reading, conduit bending, wiring residential and commercial systems, motor controls, and National Electrical Code requirements through a combination of supervised field work and classroom study.
Graduates earn journey-level electrician status upon completion, qualifying them for a wide range of commercial, industrial, and residential electrical work. Union membership through IBEW provides access to collectively bargained wages, benefits, and continued training opportunities throughout a career in the trade.
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 Michigan
Electricians in Michigan are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes.
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