Electrician at Topeka Electrical JATC
at Topeka Electrical JATC in Topeka, KS
About This Program
The Topeka Electrical JATC sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship in Topeka, KS. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it is structured to deliver consistent, high-quality training aligned with industry standards and the needs of local electrical contractors. Apprentices earn wages throughout the full five years of training.
The program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction spread over five years. Apprentices gain hands-on experience installing wiring systems, electrical panels, lighting, and control equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential settings. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, National Electrical Code, conduit bending, grounding systems, and safety protocols.
Graduates leave the program as journeyman electricians — a credential that is widely recognized across the construction industry. The JATC union structure typically includes negotiated wage progressions as apprentices advance through the program, along with employer-provided benefits such as health coverage and retirement contributions.
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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