Electrician at Westchester-Fairfield Electricians JATC
at Westchester-Fairfield Electricians JATC in White Plains, NY
About This Program
The Westchester-Fairfield Electricians JATC offers a union-affiliated electrician apprenticeship in White Plains, NY. This Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program is designed to develop highly skilled electricians through a combination of paid, hands-on work experience and structured classroom education. Apprentices are compensated throughout the entire training period.
The program follows a time-based format spanning five years, with 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical experience installing wiring, panels, lighting systems, and electrical equipment under the supervision of experienced journeymen. Technical coursework addresses electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, load calculations, motor controls, and workplace safety.
Graduates of this apprenticeship earn journeyman electrician status, qualifying them for a full range of commercial, residential, and industrial electrical work in the Westchester region. Union membership provides access to negotiated wages, health benefits, and pension programs that strengthen long-term career stability.
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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