Electrician at Neca-Ibew Electrical JATC

The NECA-IBEW Electrical JATC offers a registered electrician apprenticeship in Portland, OR, jointly administered by the National Electrical Contractors Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. This is one of the most established union training pathways in the electrical industry, combining the resources of both labor and management to deliver a rigorous and well-rounded program. Apprentices are paid throughout their training, with wages increasing at each stage of the apprenticeship.

The program runs for five years, with 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on a wide range of commercial and industrial electrical projects in the Portland area, developing skills in wiring installation, conduit bending, panel work, and system troubleshooting. Classroom coursework covers the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, blueprint reading, and safety standards.

Graduates of the NECA-IBEW program earn journeyman inside wireman status — a respected credential recognized across the industry. Portland's robust construction and commercial sectors provide strong job prospects for journeyman electricians, and union membership adds additional protections and benefits to an already rewarding career.