Electrician at IBEW/NECA LU 1 Electricians JATC
at IBEW/NECA LU 1 Electricians JATC in St. Louis, MO
About This Program
IBEW/NECA LU 1 Electricians JATC in St. Louis, MO offers one of Missouri's most established union electrician apprenticeships. Jointly sponsored by IBEW Local 1 and NECA signatory contractors, this JATC program prepares apprentices for journey-level work through rigorous field training and classroom instruction, all while earning union wages from the first day.
The program is five years in duration and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices study electrical theory, wiring methods, conduit work, motor and control systems, transformers, grounding, and NEC code compliance — gaining broad skills applicable across commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical projects in the St. Louis region.
Completions earn journey-level status recognized across IBEW signatory employers regionally and nationally. St. Louis's active construction market and industrial base provide apprentices with substantial and varied project 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.
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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