Electrician at Ibew/Neca JATC Lu 453 Spfld
at Ibew/Neca JATC Lu 453 Spfld in Springfield, MO
About This Program
IBEW/NECA JATC LU 453 in Springfield, MO offers a union electrician apprenticeship serving southwest Missouri. Jointly administered by IBEW Local 453 and NECA signatory electrical contractors, this JATC program provides apprentices with paid, structured training and the labor protections that come with union membership in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
The apprenticeship is five years in duration and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices study electrical theory, conduit installation, wiring methods, motor and control systems, transformers, blueprint reading, and National Electrical Code requirements — applying knowledge daily on real commercial and industrial job sites in the Springfield region.
Upon completion, graduates achieve journey-level electrician status recognized by IBEW signatory contractors. Springfield's growing commercial and industrial sectors offer apprentices a range of meaningful project experience, setting the stage for a stable, long-term career in the electrical 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.
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