Electrician at Minneapolis Electrical JATC
at Minneapolis Electrical JATC in Saint Michael, MN
About This Program
Minneapolis Electrical JATC, operating out of Saint Michael, MN, sponsors a union electrician apprenticeship serving the greater Minneapolis metropolitan area. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program affiliated with IBEW and NECA, it provides apprentices with rigorous, employer-supported training under collectively bargained conditions. All apprentices are paid from their first day on the job.
This five-year program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices receive training in electrical theory, load calculations, wiring systems, conduit bending and installation, motor controls, and NEC code requirements, working alongside experienced journey electricians on real commercial and industrial projects.
Upon completion, graduates hold journey-level electrician status recognized by IBEW signatory contractors across Minnesota and nationally. The Twin Cities metro market offers robust opportunities in commercial construction, industrial facilities, and infrastructure, making this a strong career foundation.
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 Minnesota
Electricians in Minnesota are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
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