Bergen County

Telecommunications Apprenticeship

Provided by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 164, JATC

This four-year, federally and state registered comprehensive telecommunication and system training program is one of the first of its kind in the nation. Students learn on the job under the supervision of experienced technicians while working for one of the signatory contractors, earning progressively increasing wages. In the evening, apprentices learn from field-experienced instructors in classroom and lab settings.

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Program Information

  • Offerings: Telecommunications Training
  • Apprenticeship: Yes
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: No
  • Eligible for Credential: No
  • Duration: 4 years
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP
  • Category: Apprenticeship

Occupation Details - Telecommunications Technicians

  • Median Salary: $62,350
  • Median Hourly Pay: $29.98
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 276,500
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): -3%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): -7,400
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 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 164, JATC

Local 164 includes more than 2,000 electricians, active in Bergen, Hudson and Essex counties on residential, commercial and industrial projects, and more than 700 telecommunications workers contracted throughout the state.

Contact Information
  • 201-265-1700
  • 205 Robin Road, Suite 315, Paramus, NJ 07652
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