Electrician at IBEW Lu 124 / NECA Kc Electrical JATC
at IBEW Lu 124 / NECA Kc Electrical JATC in Kansas City, MO
About This Program
IBEW LU 124 / NECA KC Electrical JATC in Kansas City, MO sponsors a union electrician apprenticeship serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. Jointly administered by IBEW Local 124 and NECA signatory contractors, this JATC program delivers structured, paid training that aligns with national apprenticeship standards and union labor agreements. Apprentices earn wages beginning on their first day.
The five-year program consists of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop broad technical skills in electrical theory, conduit installation, commercial and industrial wiring, motor controls, transformers, grounding, load calculations, and National Electrical Code compliance through supervised field work and classroom instruction.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level electricians with IBEW credentials recognized across signatory employers in Kansas City and beyond. The metro area's active commercial construction and industrial sectors provide apprentices with strong and varied project experience throughout the program.
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.
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