Electrician at Western Oklahoma Electrical JATC
at Western Oklahoma Electrical JATC in Oklahoma City, OK
About This Program
Western Oklahoma Electrical JATC sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As a JATC program affiliated with the IBEW, it delivers structured, employer-backed training that prepares apprentices for a full career as a licensed journeyman electrician. Apprentices earn wages throughout the entire five-year program, with pay increasing as they gain experience and complete each stage of training.
The program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction over five years. Working under journeyman electricians, apprentices learn to install electrical systems, troubleshoot faults, wire commercial and industrial facilities, and safely handle tools and equipment. Classroom coursework includes electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, conduit bending, motor controls, and safety compliance.
Upon graduation, apprentices become journeyman electricians with the skills and credentials to work independently on a broad range of projects. Western Oklahoma's active energy and construction industries provide strong long-term employment opportunities for union-trained electricians.
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 Oklahoma
Electricians in Oklahoma are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.
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