Electrician at IBEW567, Portland Electrical JATC
at IBEW567, Portland Electrical JATC in Lewiston, ME
About This Program
IBEW Local 567, through the Portland Electrical JATC, offers a union electrician apprenticeship program in Lewiston, Maine. This Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee program is jointly operated by IBEW Local 567 and employer partners, delivering structured electrical training for individuals entering the trade in the greater Portland and Lewiston-Auburn regions of Maine.
The five-year apprenticeship consists of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices spend the bulk of their time on active work sites alongside journeyman electricians, developing hands-on skills in wiring, conduit bending, panel installation, circuit troubleshooting, and safe electrical practices. Technical coursework covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, blueprint reading, and industry safety standards. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program that increase as they advance from year to year.
Upon completion, apprentices earn journeyman electrician status and union membership with IBEW Local 567. This credential and union affiliation support long-term career stability, competitive pay, and access to benefits in Maine's construction industry.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Maine
Electricians in Maine are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Maine Electricians' Examining Board.
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