Electrician at Wire Wiz Electrician Services, Inc

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Wire Wiz Electrician Services, Inc in Egg Harbor Township, NJ

About This Program

Wire Wiz Electrician Services, Inc. sponsors this non-union electrician apprenticeship based in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. This employer-sponsored program offers a direct, practical entry into the electrical trade for individuals seeking hands-on training in southern New Jersey without the union affiliation of a JATC program.

The apprenticeship runs five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly with experienced electricians at Wire Wiz, gaining real-world skills in residential and commercial wiring, conduit installation, electrical panel work, troubleshooting, and compliance with the National Electrical Code. Classroom instruction provides grounding in electrical theory, safety practices, and technical code knowledge. Apprentices are paid throughout the program.

Graduates complete the program as qualified electricians ready to work independently across a variety of project types. The South Jersey market, including the Atlantic City metro area, offers consistent demand for skilled electricians across residential, commercial, and hospitality-related construction.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$30

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

5 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration5 years
Starting wage$15.00/hr
Journeyman wage$29.61/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

Licensing in New Jersey

Electricians in New Jersey are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by New Jersey Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.

View full New Jerseylicensing requirements →

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