Electrician at Lakeland Electric Substation Electrician Ij

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at Lakeland Electric Substation Electrician Ij in Lakeland, FL

About This Program

Lakeland Electric Substation Electrician IJ sponsors this non-union electrician apprenticeship based in Lakeland, FL. This employer-sponsored program is designed specifically for utility substation work, offering apprentices training within the context of a municipal electric utility. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, developing specialized skills in an essential area of the electrical industry.

The five-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work within Lakeland Electric's substation operations, learning to install, maintain, and troubleshoot high-voltage electrical equipment, switchgear, transformers, and related utility infrastructure. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, safety practices specific to utility environments, and technical fundamentals relevant to substation work.

Graduates earn journeyman electrician standing with experience in a specialized and high-responsibility area of the trade. Substation-trained electricians are valued across utility companies and electrical contractors, and completing this program through Lakeland Electric provides a strong foundation for a career in utility infrastructure.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$30

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

5 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration5 years
Starting wage$15.00/hr
Journeyman wage$29.61/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

Licensing in Florida

Electricians in Florida are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Florida Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board.

View full Floridalicensing requirements →

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