Construction Electrician (IBEW-NECA)
Why Construction Electrician (IBEW-NECA)?
Construction electricians play a vital role in powering the systems that make modern buildings function. In this apprenticeship, you’ll gain the skills to install, connect, test, and maintain electrical systems used for lighting, climate control, security, and communications.
With a strong emphasis on safety and precision, you’ll train to work with industry-standard tools, follow national electrical codes, and support projects that keep communities running smoothly.
How Apprenticeship Works
Registered Apprenticeships combine structured on-the-job training with related classroom instruction, giving you access to careers that typically require experience. To complete an apprenticeship, you’ll start by partnering with a sponsor who offers paid on-the-job training. Apprenticeships often take several years to complete and are based on hours earned on the job and in the classroom.
Apprenticeship Details
Take a closer look at what the Construction Electrician (IBEW-NECA) apprenticeship offers and what to expect.
Electrical work can be indoors or outdoors. The work is sometimes physically strenuous, requiring prolonged standing in cramped or uncomfortable positions. Electricians may work in dusty, dirty, hot, and wet conditions, or in confined areas, ditches, or other uncomfortable places. The working environment varies with each job and may include working on ladders and scaffolding. Electricians follow strict safety procedures to prevent injuries from electrical shock, falls, and cuts.
- 5-year program
- 8,400 hours of on-the-job learning
- 700 hours of paid related instruction
- 200 hours of unpaid related instruction
Meet our instructors.
Chris Johnson, BS
Chris earned his bachelor’s degree from UW–Stevens Point and is a licensed Master Electrician by the State of Wisconsin. He completed his apprenticeship training through IBEW Local 34 in Peoria, Illinois, and has worked as an electrician in the field for 12 years. He continues to work in the summer to keep his skills current.
“My own apprenticeship training led to a great career, and it’s a privilege to now help others who are just starting out in the industry.”
To qualify for this apprenticeship opportunity, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Age: 18 or older before the time of assignment
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent before the time of assignment
- Have completed one full year of high school algebra with a passing grade of “C” or one post-high-school algebra course with a passing grade of “C”
Aptitude Testing: Attain established norm on the NJATC Apprentice Selection Test Battery
Physical Ability: Be physically able to perform electrical construction work and pass a drug screen test.
Other: Be able to get to school and work on a timely and consistent basis.
Application: Applicants apply directly to participating sponsors.
If you meet the application requirements listed above, do the following to get started:
- Visit Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and select Wisconsin River Valley Electrical JAC to learn more.
- Obtain direct employment through a company that operates an apprenticeship program or a similar sponsorship.
Contact Raquel Nowak to learn about the application process:
Raquel Nowak
Apprenticeship Training Representative
Bureau of Apprenticeship
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
715-323-6322
Email
Contact Cole Schmidt for questions or to request additional information about this apprenticeship:
Cole Schmidt
Apprenticeship Advisor & Pathways Navigator
Mid-State Technical College / AMETA® Center
5000 Coye Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-997-6731
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