Electrician at Miami Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Miami Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee in Miami, FL

About This Program

The Miami Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offers a registered electrician apprenticeship program in Miami, FL. This employer-sponsored, non-union program provides a structured and paid training pathway for those entering one of the most essential skilled trades in South Florida's booming construction market.

The program runs five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain experience working on residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems while classroom training covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, wiring methods, blueprint reading, and safety standards. The Miami metro area provides a wide variety of job site exposure throughout the apprenticeship.

Upon completion, apprentices become journey-level electricians ready to work independently on complex electrical systems. Miami's continued growth in construction, hospitality, and infrastructure creates lasting demand for skilled electricians, making this apprenticeship a strong investment in a long-term trade career.

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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