Electrician at Southwestern Illinois JATC - Electricians
at Southwestern Illinois JATC - Electricians in Collinsville, IL
About This Program
Southwestern Illinois JATC - Electricians sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship in Collinsville, Illinois. Serving the southwestern Illinois region across the river from St. Louis, this JATC program provides apprentices with paid training, IBEW union membership, and a comprehensive five-year education in the electrical trade suited to the commercial and industrial job market of the metro-east area.
Apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction over five years. Field training covers electrical installation and maintenance on commercial, industrial, and large-scale construction projects in southwestern Illinois. The classroom component includes the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, motor controls, conduit fabrication, blueprint reading, and safety standards.
Completing the program leads to journeyman electrician status and IBEW union membership. The southwestern Illinois region benefits from proximity to the St. Louis metro economy, supporting strong and consistent demand for skilled union electricians in construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.
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.
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