Electrician at Pacific Inside Electrical JATC
at Pacific Inside Electrical JATC in North Bend, OR
About This Program
Pacific Inside Electrical JATC sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship in North Bend, Oregon. Affiliated with the IBEW, this Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program offers a paid, employer-backed pathway into the inside electrical trade on the Oregon coast. Apprentices earn wages from their first day of work and receive pay increases as they progress through each year of the five-year program.
The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work under the supervision of journeyman electricians on commercial and industrial projects throughout the Coos Bay and North Bend area, gaining hands-on experience in wiring, panel installation, conduit work, and system troubleshooting. Classroom coursework covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, blueprint reading, and safety standards.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman inside wiremen with credentials recognized across Oregon and beyond. The coastal Oregon region's construction activity and industrial facilities provide meaningful employment prospects for those who complete this union apprenticeship.
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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