Mercer County

NJIEC Apprenticeship Program

Provided by New Jersey Independent Electrical Contractors

The apprenticeship program of the IEC is a four-year program combining classroom instruction and on-the-job training sponsored by the New Jersey Apprenticeship & Training Program. The program is designed to provide the beginning apprentice with the necessary theoretical and practical training to eventually earn the status of Journeyman Electrician. A minimum of 576 hours of classroom instruction and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training are required to complete the program. Both the classroom instruction and on-the-job training are under the direct supervision of the Apprenticeship and Training Committee. At the end of the instruction and training period, the apprentice will receive a completion certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship.

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Program Information

  • Offerings: Electrician Training
  • Apprenticeship: Yes
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: No
  • Eligible for Credential: No
  • Duration: Apprenticeship: 8,000 hours; Instruction 576 hours
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP
  • Category: Apprenticeship

Occupation Details - Electricians

  • Median Salary: $61,590
  • Median Hourly Pay: $29.61
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 779,800
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): 11%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): 84,300
Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - New Jersey Independent Electrical Contractors

New Jersey Independent Electrical Contractors Association (NJIEC) serves electrical contractors in the state to become the best educated, informed and most profitable they can be through apprenticeship, continuing education, professional networking, and advocacy.

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