Electrician at Wilkes Barre Electricians
at Wilkes Barre Electricians in Nanticoke, PA
About This Program
Wilkes-Barre Electricians sponsors a registered electrician apprenticeship program based in Nanticoke, PA. This employer-sponsored program offers a structured and paid path into the electrical trade for applicants in the greater Wilkes-Barre and northeastern Pennsylvania region. Apprentices earn wages from the beginning of the program and receive increases as they gain experience over the course of their training.
The five-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside experienced electricians, apprentices develop practical skills in electrical installation, conduit bending and running, panel wiring, and system diagnostics. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, National Electrical Code requirements, safety practices, and the foundational knowledge needed to succeed as a professional electrician.
Graduates of the program earn journeyman electrician credentials, qualifying them to work independently in the trade. The Wilkes-Barre area and surrounding communities have consistent demand for skilled electricians across residential, commercial, and light industrial applications, giving program completers solid career options from the moment they achieve journeyman status.
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.
How to Apply
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.
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