Electrician at Williamsport Electricians JATC Local 812
at Williamsport Electricians JATC Local 812 in Montoursville, PA
About This Program
Williamsport Electricians JATC Local 812 sponsors a registered electrician apprenticeship program located in Montoursville, PA. This union JATC program serves the north-central Pennsylvania region, offering a paid, structured pathway into the inside electrical trade under the auspices of the IBEW. Apprentices are compensated from the first day of training, with wages that grow as they move through each year of the program.
The five-year program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside journeymen on commercial and industrial electrical projects in the Williamsport area and surrounding region, building hands-on skills in electrical installation, conduit work, panel wiring, and circuit troubleshooting. Classroom coursework addresses electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, safety standards, and blueprint reading.
Graduates earn journeyman electrician status and IBEW Local 812 membership upon completing the program. North-central Pennsylvania's growing commercial and industrial sectors offer stable employment for licensed journeymen, and union membership provides added benefits and job security that make this apprenticeship a smart investment in a skilled trade career.
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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