Electrician at Ponca City Electrical JATC
at Ponca City Electrical JATC in Oklahoma City, OK
About This Program
The Ponca City Electrical JATC sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship with operations in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This IBEW-affiliated JATC program is employer-sponsored and provides a comprehensive, paid training pathway for those looking to enter the electrical trade in Oklahoma. Apprentices draw a paycheck from their first day and receive wage increases as they develop their skills over the course of the program.
The apprenticeship spans five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly with experienced journeymen on commercial and industrial projects, learning to install and maintain electrical systems, read technical drawings, run conduit, and wire complex equipment. Classroom instruction addresses electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, and safety standards.
Graduates earn journeyman electrician status upon program completion, a credential that opens doors across Oklahoma's energy, construction, and industrial sectors. Union membership through the IBEW also provides access to healthcare, retirement plans, and continued skills development throughout a journeyman's career.
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 Oklahoma
Electricians in Oklahoma are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.
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