Apprenticeship Program

Inside (Commercial-Industrial) Electrician

Five-year apprenticeship preparing electricians for commercial and industrial work — office buildings, schools, hospitals, manufacturing plants, and power facilities.

What you’ll do

Inside Electricians are the backbone of commercial and industrial construction. You’ll install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems in:

  • Office buildings, schools, and hospitals
  • Manufacturing plants and process facilities
  • Power generation and distribution
  • Public infrastructure and high-tech facilities

Apprentices are exposed to the broadest range of electrical installations on the construction spectrum — from feeder distribution and motor controls to fire alarm, lighting, and code-compliance work.

Apprenticeship details

  • Length: Five years / 10,000 hours of on-the-job training
  • Classroom: Approximately 900 hours over the program
  • Starting wage: 40% of journeyman scale, with raises at every 1,000 hours
  • Benefits: Health insurance, pension, and annuity from day one
  • Outcome: Up to 60 hours of college credit upon completion

Education entry requirements

  • One full year of high-school algebra (passing grade)
  • One full year of high-school geometry (passing grade)
  • High-school diploma, GED, or higher
  • Minimum age 17 to apply, 18 to start