Electrician at Post Electric Inc - Electrical Apprenticeship Prog
at Post Electric Inc - Electrical Apprenticeship Prog in Panama City, FL
About This Program
Post Electric Inc. sponsors this non-union electrician apprenticeship program based in Panama City, FL. As an employer-sponsored, registered apprenticeship, it provides apprentices with direct, practical training within the company's operations across the Florida Panhandle. Apprentices earn a paycheck from day one, gaining trade skills without taking on student debt.
The apprenticeship runs five years and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working under the supervision of experienced electricians at Post Electric, apprentices learn to install wiring, conduit, panels, and electrical systems in residential, commercial, and light industrial settings. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, and safety regulations.
Upon completing the program, apprentices achieve journeyman electrician status — a credential recognized throughout Florida and the broader construction industry. Panama City and the surrounding Gulf Coast region continue to see active construction, particularly in the wake of storm recovery and new development, creating sustained demand for skilled, qualified electricians.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Florida
Electricians in Florida are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Florida Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board.
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