Electrician at Southwestern Idaho Electrical JATC

The Southwestern Idaho Electrical JATC sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship in Boise, Idaho. As one of the fastest-growing metros in the country, Boise offers significant opportunity for trained electricians, and this JATC program provides a direct pathway into the trade with union membership and paid training from day one.

The five-year apprenticeship combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience installing and maintaining electrical systems on commercial, industrial, and residential projects throughout the Treasure Valley. Classroom coursework covers electrical theory, code compliance, blueprint reading, conduit bending, and safety procedures aligned with OSHA standards.

Upon completion, apprentices become journeyman electricians with credentials backed by IBEW union affiliation. Boise's rapid construction growth and expanding commercial sector create strong local demand for journeyman electricians, and union membership ensures access to competitive wages and comprehensive benefits throughout a long career in the trade.