Electrician at Rochester Electrical JATC #86
at Rochester Electrical JATC #86 in Rochester, NY
About This Program
Rochester Electrical JATC #86 sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship based in Rochester, NY. As an IBEW-affiliated Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it offers employer-backed training that prepares apprentices for journeyman electrician status through a structured combination of supervised field work and formal classroom instruction.
The apprenticeship runs five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training along with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on commercial, industrial, and residential job sites throughout the greater Rochester area, developing hands-on skills in conduit installation, wiring methods, electrical panel assembly, motor controls, lighting systems, and NEC compliance. Classroom coursework reinforces electrical theory, blueprint reading, load calculations, and safety procedures. Apprentices are paid throughout training, with wages typically increasing at each program level.
Graduates earn IBEW journeyman electrician credentials upon completing all requirements. Rochester's manufacturing base, healthcare sector, and ongoing commercial construction activity create steady demand for skilled union electricians in the region.
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.
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