Electrician at Riverside Area Electrical JATC

The Riverside Area Electrical JATC sponsors a registered union electrician apprenticeship program based in San Bernardino, California. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it serves the Inland Empire region through a union-backed training structure jointly governed by employer and labor representatives. Apprentices are paid from the first day on the job and receive the benefits of union membership throughout their training.

The five-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, wiring methods, conduit installation, motor controls, power distribution, and safety standards. The Inland Empire's active construction environment provides ample opportunity for apprentices to apply their skills across diverse commercial and industrial projects.

Graduates earn journeyman electrician status recognized across the union electrical industry in California. This credential opens access to competitive wages, union benefits, and strong employment prospects with electrical contractors working throughout the Riverside and San Bernardino county region.