Electrician at Jonesboro Electrical JATC
at Jonesboro Electrical JATC in Jonesboro, AR
About This Program
The Jonesboro Electrical JATC, located in Jonesboro, AR, offers a union electrician apprenticeship in partnership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and local electrical contractors. This JATC program provides apprentices with structured training, union-scale wages that increase progressively, and access to union benefits from the outset of the program.
This 5-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside journeyworkers on real projects to develop expertise in electrical installation, conduit systems, wiring methods, transformer and panelboard work, and control systems. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, OSHA safety standards, and Arkansas journeyman licensing preparation.
Graduates earn journey-level electrician credentials and are eligible for state licensure. The Jonesboro area's expanding commercial and industrial base provides a strong employment market for fully trained electricians, and the JATC affiliation opens doors to opportunities with union contractors across Arkansas.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Arkansas
Electricians in Arkansas are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing, Board of Electrical Examiners.
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