Electrician at Utah Electrical JATC
at Utah Electrical JATC in West Jordan, UT
About This Program
The Utah Electrical JATC sponsors a union electrician apprenticeship program in West Jordan, UT, serving the greater Salt Lake City area. As an IBEW-affiliated Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it offers a paid, high-quality training experience in Utah's active and expanding construction market.
This five-year program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work under union journeymen on commercial, residential, and industrial electrical projects, developing skills in conduit bending, wiring systems, panel installations, circuit analysis, low-voltage systems, and National Electrical Code compliance. Technical classroom instruction builds foundational knowledge in electrical theory, safety practices, blueprint reading, and code standards.
Graduates earn journey-level electrician status with full IBEW union credentials — a nationally recognized achievement that supports strong career opportunities across Utah and beyond. Union membership provides access to competitive wages, healthcare, and retirement benefits in a state with continued high demand for skilled electrical workers.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Utah
Electricians in Utah are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Utah Division of Professional Licensing.
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