Electrician at Memphis Electrical JATC
at Memphis Electrical JATC in Memphis, TN
About This Program
The Memphis Electrical JATC sponsors a union electrician apprenticeship program in Memphis, TN. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) program, this opportunity is affiliated with the IBEW and offers apprentices the benefits of union membership alongside world-class trade training — all while earning wages from the start.
This five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work, covering conduit installation, panel wiring, load calculations, motor controls, and the National Electrical Code. Classroom coursework covers electrical theory, safety standards, and code compliance to prepare apprentices for the demands of modern electrical work.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level electricians with union standing, a nationally recognized credential, and the skills to work across a wide range of electrical projects. Union membership also provides access to benefits including health coverage and retirement plans.
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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