Electrician at Tri-Cities Electrical JATC
at Tri-Cities Electrical JATC in Blountville, TN
About This Program
Tri-Cities Electrical JATC sponsors a registered electrician apprenticeship program in Blountville, TN. This union JATC program serves the Tri-Cities region of northeastern Tennessee, providing apprentices with a paid and structured path into the electrical trade jointly administered by labor and management. Apprentices earn wages from the start and receive pay increases as they progress through each year of the five-year program.
The apprenticeship combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside journeymen electricians on commercial and industrial electrical projects throughout the Tri-Cities area, building hands-on skills in electrical installation, conduit systems, panel work, wiring, and troubleshooting. Classroom coursework covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, safety protocols, and blueprint reading.
Graduates of the Tri-Cities Electrical JATC program earn journeyman electrician credentials upon completing their training. The Tri-Cities region — encompassing Kingsport, Bristol, and Johnson City — has a growing industrial and commercial base that supports ongoing demand for skilled electricians, giving program completers strong prospects for long-term employment in the trade.
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.
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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