Electrician at Westchester- Fairfield JATC Lu #3 IBEW
at Westchester- Fairfield JATC Lu #3 IBEW in White Plains, NY
About This Program
The Westchester-Fairfield JATC LU #3 IBEW sponsors a union electrician apprenticeship based in White Plains, NY. Administered through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, this JATC program offers apprentices a structured path into the electrical trade with full pay from day one. As a union program, apprentices benefit from collective bargaining agreements and established wage progression throughout their training.
This time-based apprenticeship runs five years and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. On the job, apprentices work alongside journeymen electricians to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Classroom instruction covers the National Electrical Code, blueprint reading, electrical theory, conduit bending, and safety practices.
Upon completing all requirements, graduates earn journeyman electrician status — a credential recognized across the industry. Journeyman electricians are in consistent demand in the greater Westchester and Fairfield County region, and union membership typically comes with strong wages, benefits, and job security.
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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