Electrical Apprenticeships

Electrical apprenticeships offer one of the most direct pathways into a rewarding, well-paying career in the trades. Through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction, apprentices earn a paycheck from day one while building the skills and credentials needed to become a licensed Journeyman Electrician. FCC is proud to partner with two leading apprenticeship programs serving the Frederick region and greater Maryland area.

The Baltimore Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) is sponsored by IBEW Local 24 and the Maryland Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). As the first registered trade program in the state of Maryland, Baltimore Electrical JATC has more than 64 years of experience and has trained more than 2,500 apprentices to date.

The four-year program combines on-the-job training with a certified NECA contractor and classroom coursework developed using the Electrical Training Alliance curriculum. Training takes place at a state-of-the-art facility in Baltimore featuring hands-on lab spaces with specialized training in fire alarm, instrumentation, motor control, photovoltaics, cable splicing, fiber optics, and more.

Eligibility Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or GED with official transcripts
• Score of 4 or higher on the NJATC Electrical Trades Aptitude Test
• Discharged military personnel must provide DD-214 forms
• Tools must be in possession upon starting on-the-job training

Program Benefits

• Free tuition
• Competitive pay with a starting wage of $22.73/hour; current Journeyman rate of $50.50/hour
• Family healthcare coverage including optical, dental, and prescription benefits beginning year three
• Pension and annuity retirement benefits
• Continuing education opportunities after apprenticeship completion

Applications are open year-round. All requirements must be met prior to applying.

Apply to Baltimore JATC

Independent Electrical Contractors Chesapeake (IEC Chesapeake) has been training electricians for more than 40 years. Programs are available in both traditional in-person and online (E Apprenticeship) formats, making it possible to train from anywhere on your schedule. Instruction is delivered at a state-of-the-art training facility by experienced instructors using an interactive format that includes mentorship opportunities.

IEC Chesapeake currently offers the following programs:

• Four-Year Electrical Apprenticeship Program
• E Apprenticeship Program (online)
• Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship
• School-to-Apprenticeship (STA)
• Two-Year Telecommunications Technician

Each program combines classroom instruction and on-the-job training to provide apprentices with the theory and practical skills needed to earn the status of electrician. Apprentices earn competitive wages throughout the program while building lifelong trade skills.

Questions? Contact IEC Chesapeake at apprenticeship@iecchesapeake.com or 301.621.9545.

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