Electrician at Tc Electricians

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Tc Electricians in Traverse City, MI

About This Program

TC Electricians sponsors this non-union registered electrician apprenticeship program in Traverse City, Michigan. This employer-sponsored program provides a direct, structured path into the electrical trade for individuals in the northern Michigan region, combining supervised on-the-job training with formal technical instruction in a paid apprenticeship format.

The program runs for five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced electricians on real projects, developing practical skills in electrical wiring, conduit systems, panel installation, circuit troubleshooting, and adherence to the National Electrical Code. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, blueprint reading, and safety procedures needed to perform electrical work safely and effectively. Apprentices earn wages throughout the entire program.

Upon successful completion, graduates achieve journeyman electrician status — a nationally recognized credential that supports long-term employment opportunities in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work throughout Traverse City and the broader northern Michigan area. This program is a practical, earn-while-you-learn alternative to traditional education for those entering the electrical trade.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$30

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

5 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration5 years
Starting wage$15.00/hr
Journeyman wage$29.61/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

Licensing in Michigan

Electricians in Michigan are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes.

View full Michiganlicensing requirements →

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