Electrician at Ibew-Neca Electricians #134 Jatf
at Ibew-Neca Electricians #134 Jatf in Alsip, IL
About This Program
IBEW-NECA Electricians #134 JATF sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship in Alsip, Illinois, in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. Jointly administered by IBEW Local 134 and the National Electrical Contractors Association, this program is one of the most well-established electrical training programs in the greater Chicago region, offering apprentices paid work and union membership from day one.
The five-year apprenticeship combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain experience on large-scale commercial and industrial electrical projects throughout the Chicago area, learning wiring, conduit installation, switchgear, transformers, and control systems. Classroom instruction covers the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, power systems, and safety protocols.
Graduates earn journeyman electrician status with IBEW Local 134 credentials, positioning them for long-term careers in one of the nation's largest and most active construction markets. Union membership comes with negotiated wages, comprehensive health coverage, and pension benefits.
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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