Electrician at Ibew-Neca JATC Lu 257 Jeff City
at Ibew-Neca JATC Lu 257 Jeff City in Jefferson City, MO
About This Program
IBEW-NECA JATC LU 257 in Jefferson City, MO delivers a union electrician apprenticeship for residents of Missouri's capital city and surrounding central Missouri communities. Jointly administered by IBEW Local 257 and local NECA electrical contractors, this JATC program provides structured, paid training that meets national apprenticeship standards while offering union labor protections.
The apprenticeship runs five years, with 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work through topics including electrical theory, conduit installation, wiring residential and commercial systems, motor controls, blueprint reading, and National Electrical Code compliance under the guidance of experienced journey electricians.
Upon program completion, graduates hold journey-level electrician credentials recognized by IBEW signatory contractors. Jefferson City's state government facilities, healthcare institutions, and commercial construction sector provide apprentices with meaningful and varied work experience throughout their training.
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.
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