Electrician at Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice and Training Program - Electricians
at Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice and Training Program - Electricians in Affton, MO
About This Program
Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice and Training Program — Electricians in Affton, MO offers a non-union electrician apprenticeship for those seeking to enter the electrical trade in the greater St. Louis area. Sponsored by the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, this program provides employer-based training with a focus on practical electrical skills. Apprentices receive pay throughout their training.
The five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices receive instruction in electrical theory, wiring systems, conduit installation, motor controls, blueprint reading, and National Electrical Code requirements — developing the technical skills needed for commercial and industrial electrical work.
Upon completion, graduates are prepared to work as journey-level electricians in a range of commercial and industrial settings. This program offers a practical route into a skilled electrical trade career for applicants in the south St. Louis County area.
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.
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