Home / Programs
Apprenticeship Programs
Two paid union tracks. One brotherhood. Pick the path that matches your career and start earning on day one.
Two paid union tracks. One brotherhood. Pick the path that matches your career and start earning on day one.
The IBEW Local 193 JATC five-year Inside Wireman program develops expert electricians skilled in power distribution, lighting, controls, and general electrical work. Apprentices split training between 900+ hours of classroom instruction and 8,000 hours of supervised on-the-job experience with NECA signatory contractors throughout Central Illinois.
Apprentice wages start at approximately 40% of journeyman scale and increase every six months, reaching 85% in the final period. Upon program completion, Inside Wireman apprentices are promoted to Journeyman Electrician — earning full union wages and benefits backed by the IBEW brotherhood.
Apply for Inside Wireman →
The three-year JATC telecommunications apprenticeship trains specialists in the low-voltage electrical systems that power modern communication and data. Apprentices divide their time between 640 hours of classroom instruction and 6,500 hours of on-the-job training under experienced telecom electricians.
Apprentices work on both residential and commercial projects, gaining broad experience with the latest network standards, infrastructure, and industry trends. Safety, blueprints, codes, and best practices are emphasized. Upon completion, telecom apprentices join the IBEW as journey-level technicians in this essential, fast-growing trade.
Apply for Telecommunications →Start at ~40% of journeyman scale with pay raises every six months.
The JATC sponsors all classroom instruction and training materials.
Health insurance, pension, and annuity through the IBEW/NECA trust.
Inside Wireman: 900+ hours · Telecom: 640+ hours of NJATC instruction.
Join 800,000+ IBEW members with reciprocal travel rights continent-wide.
Work for IBEW/NECA signatory contractors with fair wages and safe sites.
Advance to Foreman, GF, or certify in fiber, fire alarm, or renewables.
Graduate with an IBEW card recognized and respected nationwide.
Apply today and start building your future in the trade.