Electrician at Mentor Electrical JATC
at Mentor Electrical JATC in Mentor, OH
About This Program
The Mentor Electrical JATC offers a union electrician apprenticeship in Mentor, OH. This Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, affiliated with the IBEW, serves Lake County and surrounding communities in northeastern Ohio. Apprentices are paid throughout training and benefit from the resources and labor protections that come with union membership from day one.
This five-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly with journeyman electricians on real commercial, residential, and industrial projects, developing skills in wiring, conduit installation, panel work, lighting systems, and electrical troubleshooting. Classroom sessions cover electrical theory, National Electrical Code requirements, blueprint reading, motor controls, and safety standards.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman electricians, fully credentialed to work independently on electrical projects throughout Ohio. Union membership through the Mentor JATC typically connects journeymen to stable employment with signatory contractors, along with negotiated wages and comprehensive benefits.
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 Ohio
Electricians in Ohio are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board.
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