If you are just starting out,
you can apply for our apprenticeship program, which combines classwork
with on-the-job training that lets apprentices earn while they learn.
Union electricians are among the most skilled craftspeople in the construction
industry. Becoming a union electrician takes hard work and a commitment
to learn and excel.
Contact The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee today at www.washdcjatc.org to apply for one of these exciting career tracks (the site is in both English and Spanish):
Inside Electrical Track
-- 5 Year Program
During your first three years, you’ll attend class one day every
other week year round. The rest of the time, you’ll work on various
job sites to practice your skills. Then, during your last two years, you’ll
attend a total of four skill improvement elective classes of your choice
and continue to get on-the-job training.
In the classroom and lab you’ll learn about Ohm’s Law, AC and DC Theory, Solid State Electronics, Digital Electronics, Fiber Optic Theory and more. On the job you’ll gain experience in conduit bending, branch circuit wiring, panel and switchgear installations, fire alarm and security systems and other skills.
During your training, you’ll get paid for your attendance in school and on the job site. After you complete this program you can make more than $73,300* when working 2,000 hours a year. Plus, you’ll earn more than $22,100* a year worth of Health and Retirement Benefits.
Minimum: 800 hours of instruction, 8,000 hours of on-the-job training
Telecommunication Track
-- 3 Year Program
During the first two years you’ll attend class one day every other
week and get on-the-job training with electrical contractors in one of
today’s hottest growth areas — performing voice-data-video
installations. During the last year, you’ll attend skill improvement
elective classes of your choice and continue to get on-the-job training.
In class and lab you’ll learn about such subjects as EIA/TIA Standards, AC and DC Theory, Category 5, 5E and 6 Cables, Structured Wiring Systems, Local Area Networks and Fiber Optic Theory. On the job you’ll gain experience in Category 5 Cabling installations, Coaxial and Fiber Optic Cable installations and security system installations.
During your training, you’ll get paid for your attendance in school and on the job site. After you complete this program you can make more than $48,500* when working 2,000 hours a year. Plus, you’ll earn more than $14,740* a year worth of Health and Retirement Benefits.
Minimum: 480 hours of instruction, 4,800 hours of on-the-job training
Residential Track -- 4
Year Program
During the first two years, you’ll receive on-the-job training by
working with electrical contractors who are performing commercial electrical
work. During the last two years, you’ll attend class one night a
week.
In class and lab you’ll learn about Ohm’s Law, AC and DC Theory, safety, basic blueprint reading and wiring of elementary circuits. On the job you’ll gain experience in branch circuit wiring, light fixture, receptacle and panelboard installation and blueprint reading.
After you complete this program you can make more than $48,880* when working 2,000 hours a year. Plus, you’ll earn more than $14,560* worth of Health and Retirement Benefits.
Minimum: 160 hours of instruction, 8,000 hours of on-the-job training
Learn more about starting your career in our apprenticeship program by visiting The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee's Web site at www.washdcjatc.org.
*Rates through November 2008. Updated rates can be found at www.washdcjatc.org.