Electrician at Shamokin Electricians IBEW Lu 607
at Shamokin Electricians IBEW Lu 607 in Shamokin, PA
About This Program
Shamokin Electricians IBEW LU 607 sponsors a registered electrician apprenticeship program in Shamokin, PA. This union JATC program, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, provides apprentices in central Pennsylvania with a well-structured, paid path into the electrical trade. Apprentices begin earning wages on day one and receive regular increases as they advance through each stage of the program.
The apprenticeship is five years in duration, incorporating 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work under journeymen electricians on a variety of commercial and industrial electrical projects, developing skills in wiring, conduit installation, panel work, and electrical troubleshooting. Classroom instruction covers the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, safety protocols, and related technical subjects.
Upon completing the apprenticeship, graduates earn journeyman electrician status and IBEW membership — a recognized credential that supports career advancement and geographic mobility. The Shamokin area and surrounding coal region communities have ongoing electrical work needs across multiple sectors, and a union journeyman credential is a strong foundation for long-term employment in the trade.
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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