Electrician at Tri-City Electricians JATC Lu #236

Tri-City Electricians JATC Local Union #236 sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship based in Latham, NY. This IBEW-affiliated, employer-backed JATC program serves the Capital Region of New York State, offering apprentices in the Albany-Troy-Schenectady area a structured, union-supported path into the electrical trade.

The five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience working under journeyman electricians on commercial, industrial, and residential job sites throughout the Tri-City region. Core training areas include conduit bending and installation, circuit wiring, electrical panels, motor controls, lighting systems, and NEC compliance. Classroom instruction reinforces electrical theory, blueprint reading, safety, and load calculations. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program with periodic increases as they advance.

Graduates become IBEW journeyman electricians with credentials recognized across the union's national network. New York's Capital Region features a mix of government, healthcare, manufacturing, and commercial construction, creating consistent regional demand for skilled union electricians.