Electrician at South Central WI Area Electrical JAC
at South Central WI Area Electrical JAC in Madison, WI
About This Program
The South Central WI Area Electrical JAC sponsors a union electrician apprenticeship in Madison, WI, serving the south-central Wisconsin region. Affiliated with the IBEW, this Joint Apprenticeship Committee program combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction and the long-term support of union membership.
The apprenticeship runs five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills in electrical wiring, conduit installation, circuit panel work, and system troubleshooting. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, job-site safety, and technical drawings.
Upon graduation, apprentices become journeyman electricians recognized through the IBEW, ready to pursue skilled careers in electrical construction and maintenance throughout south-central Wisconsin. Union membership provides access to structured wage progression and comprehensive benefits.
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 Wisconsin
Electricians in Wisconsin are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
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