Electrician at Rogue Industrial Electrical JATC
at Rogue Industrial Electrical JATC in White City, OR
About This Program
Rogue Industrial Electrical JATC sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship in White City, Oregon. This IBEW-affiliated program focuses on industrial electrical training and is designed for people who want to build a career maintaining and installing electrical systems in manufacturing and industrial facilities in the Rogue Valley. Apprentices are paid from the start and receive incremental wage increases as they develop proficiency over the five-year program.
The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside journeyman electricians in industrial settings, apprentices learn to install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems, motors, controls, and related equipment. Classroom coursework covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, motor controls, and industrial safety practices.
Graduates earn journeyman electrician credentials upon completion, qualifying them for work in industrial environments throughout southern Oregon. White City's concentration of manufacturing and industrial employers makes this an especially practical program for those seeking stable, long-term employment in the trades.
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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