Electrician at Solano - Napa Counties Electrical JATC
at Solano - Napa Counties Electrical JATC in Napa, CA
About This Program
The Solano - Napa Counties Electrical JATC offers a union electrician apprenticeship based in Napa, CA. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it is jointly supported by union labor and signatory contractors, giving apprentices access to structured training, union representation, and competitive pay from the first day of work.
This five-year program consists of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work in real commercial, industrial, and residential job sites throughout the Solano and Napa County areas, learning to install conduit, wire systems, panels, and more. Classroom learning covers electrical theory, code requirements, motor controls, and job-site safety.
Graduates earn journeyman electrician status and become fully qualified members of the IBEW. The wine country and broader North Bay region continue to see steady construction and infrastructure activity, supporting consistent demand for skilled journeyman electricians trained through programs like this one.
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.
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 California
Electricians in California are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by California Department of Industrial Relations, Electrician Certification Unit.
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