IBEW Local #1 · NECA · St. Louis
The St. Louis Electrical JATC trains over 1,200 apprentices and journeymen each year — preparing the most skilled electricians and communication technicians in the country.
Earn while you learn
Five-year apprenticeship preparing electricians for commercial and industrial work — office buildings, schools, hospitals, manufacturing plants, and power facilities.
Apprentices start at 40% of journeyman wages
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Apprenticeship for electricians who wire homes, condominiums, and apartment buildings — from new construction to service work and troubleshooting.
Apprentices start at 40% of journeyman wages
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The newest field in electrical construction — installing voice, data, video and security systems using fiber optic cable and wireless technology.
Apprentices start at 50% of journeyman wages
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Why the JATC
$2M+
Annual training investment
Combined IBEW & NECA contributions fund tuition-free training and modern equipment.
1,200+
Trained each year
Apprentices and journeymen stay current on the newest codes, technology, and safety standards.
60
College credit hours
Completing the Inside apprenticeship can count toward an associate degree.
Latest
We've launched a redesigned, mobile-first website built for current and prospective apprentices, journeymen, and signatory contractors.
The JATC is accepting applications for the Inside, Residential, and Communication Technician apprenticeships. Appointments required.
Applications are taken by appointment. Bring your transcripts and birth certificate — we'll walk you through the rest.