Electrician at N IL Electrical 364 JATC - Electricians
at N IL Electrical 364 JATC - Electricians in Rockford, IL
About This Program
The N IL Electrical 364 JATC - Electricians sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship in Rockford, Illinois. Affiliated with IBEW Local 364, this Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program prepares apprentices for a full career in the electrical trade through a structured combination of paid field work and classroom education over five years.
Apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside journeyman electricians in the greater Rockford area, working on commercial, industrial, and residential electrical systems. The program also includes 576 hours of related technical instruction covering the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, motor controls, transformers, blueprint reading, and electrical safety practices.
Upon finishing all program requirements, graduates earn journeyman electrician status and full IBEW union membership. The Rockford region supports a diverse mix of manufacturing and construction employers, providing journeymen with steady local work opportunities and the financial security of union wages and benefits throughout their careers.
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.
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