Electrician at St Paul Area Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund
at St Paul Area Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund in Saint Paul, MN
About This Program
The St. Paul Area Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund in Saint Paul, MN offers a structured electrician apprenticeship supported by electrical contractors and the local training fund. This program provides a thorough pathway into the electrical trade for those in the Saint Paul area, with apprentices earning wages from the very beginning of their training.
This five-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills across electrical theory, wiring systems, conduit installation, blueprint interpretation, motor controls, and National Electrical Code requirements — working on real projects alongside experienced electricians.
Upon completing all program requirements, graduates are qualified as journey-level electricians ready to work across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. The Saint Paul metro area's active construction and renovation market supports strong demand for well-trained electricians throughout the region.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Minnesota
Electricians in Minnesota are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
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