Electrician at Mid-Willamette Ind'L Electrical JATC
at Mid-Willamette Ind'L Electrical JATC in Eugene, OR
About This Program
The Mid-Willamette Industrial Electrical JATC sponsors a registered electrician apprenticeship program located in Eugene, OR. As a union JATC program, it is jointly administered by labor and management to ensure apprentices receive high-quality, standardized training. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program, with pay typically increasing as they advance through each year of training.
The apprenticeship lasts five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working with experienced journeymen in industrial settings, apprentices learn to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, run conduit, connect wiring, and interpret technical drawings. Classroom sessions provide instruction in electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, motor controls, and workplace safety.
Graduates of the Mid-Willamette Industrial Electrical JATC program earn journeyman electrician status, qualifying them to work independently on a wide range of industrial electrical projects in Eugene and the surrounding Willamette Valley region. Journeyman electricians are in steady demand, and completion of a union apprenticeship is one of the most respected pathways into the trade.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Oregon
Electricians in Oregon are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Oregon Building Codes Division.
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