Electrician at IBEW Lu 124 / NECA Kcmo Electrical JATC
at IBEW Lu 124 / NECA Kcmo Electrical JATC in Kansas City, MO
About This Program
IBEW LU 124 / NECA KCMO Electrical JATC in Kansas City, MO offers a union electrician apprenticeship with training focused on the electrical construction needs of the Kansas City, Missouri market. Jointly sponsored by IBEW Local 124 and local NECA contractors, this JATC program provides apprentices with paid, union-backed training from the first day on the job through journey-level completion.
This time-based program runs five years and requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices receive hands-on and classroom training in electrical theory, wiring systems, conduit fabrication, motor and control wiring, transformers, safety practices, and National Electrical Code compliance across a range of commercial and industrial project types.
Graduates earn journey-level electrician status and IBEW union credentials upon completing all program requirements. Kansas City's construction activity and industrial base support consistent demand for skilled electricians, making this apprenticeship a solid investment in a long-term trade 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.
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