Electricians
Minimum Qualifications
Apprenticeship Overview
Length of Program
- 5 years
- Classes are one day every two weeks
Courses Required:
- The curriculum includes comprehensive instruction in Safety, National Electrical Code compliance, Code Calculations, Motor Controls, Transformers and Motors, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and Grounding. Advanced coursework also covers Journeyman-level topics, including reviews of Electrical Theory, applicable Codes, Mathematics, and related subjects.
Scope of Work
Electrical Construction Workers, also known as Inside Wiremen, perform a wide variety of tasks across several key areas, including new construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair. Although each project presents unique demands, a well-structured and comprehensive training program equips electrical workers with the mental acuity and physical skills needed to excel in all aspects of the trade.
Throughout their careers, electrical construction professionals encounter diverse work environments and challenges, requiring both hands-on expertise and critical thinking. Common responsibilities include the installation, assembly, testing, maintenance, and layout of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment used for lighting, power, heating, air conditioning, and various control systems. As technology evolves, many tasks now involve the integration of computers and digital systems. Given the complexity and precision of the work, strong competencies in mathematics and reading are essential.
Working Conditions
Electrical construction work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings, often under varying weather and environmental conditions. The trade demands a high level of physical fitness, including the ability to lift and carry heavy materials, tools, and ladders. Workers must also be comfortable operating at heights, as much of the work is conducted from ladders, scaffolds, or aerial lifts. Proficiency with hand and power tools is required for most job tasks.
Contact
IBEW Local 58 Detroit Electrical JATC
Gary Polulak, Training Director
2277 E Eleven Mile Rd
Suite 1
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 751-6600
FAX (586) 751-6699
detroiteijc.org
Territories Covered: Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Huron, Sanilac, St.Clair and part of Livingston.
IBEW Local 131 Kalamazoo Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
Morris A. Applebey, Training Director
3641 East Cort St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 388-4434
FAX (480) 247-4341
mapplebey@ibew131.com
kalamazoojatc.com
Territories Covered: Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Van Buren counties.
IBEW Local 252 Ann Arbor Electrical Apprenticeship Training Center
John Salyer, Training Coordinator
13400 Luick Dr
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 475-1180
FAX (734) 475-1209
aaejatc.org
Territories Covered: Washtenaw and Jackson Counties , parts of Livingston & Ingham Counties.
IBEW Local 275 West Michigan Electrical Apprenticeship Program
140 N 64th St
Coopersville, MI 49404
(616) 837-7149
FAX (616) 837-1785
Territories Covered: Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa; Laketon, Fillmore, Overisel, Salem, Door, Leighton in Allegan; Thornapple, & Irving in Barry; Otisco, Orleans, Ronald, North Plains, Keene, Easton, Ionia, Lyons, Boston, Berlin, Campbell & Odessa in Ionia; Coldwater, Gilmore, Sherman, Nottawa, Bloomfield, Deerfield, Rolland & Fremont in Isabella; Sweetwater, Webber, Cherry Valley, Pinora Lake, Yates, Pleasant Plains, & Chase in Lake; Victory, Sherman, Sheridan, Hamlin, Amber, Pere Marquette, Custer, Branch, Summitt, Riverton, Eden & Logan in Mason; Richmond, Hersey, Evart & Orient in Osceola.
IBEW Local 445 Battle Creek Electrical JATC
Chris MacCreery, Training Coordinator
1375 West Michigan Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 964-4545
FAX (269) 964-4040
bcejatc.com
chris@bcejatc.com
Territories Covered: Branch, Calhoun and some of Barry and Eaton.
IBEW Local 498 JATC
Timothy R. Babcook, Training Director
3912 Blair Townhall Rd
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 943-4193
FAX (231) 943-8000
Territories Covered: Charlevoix, Antrim, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Wexford, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Clare, Lake, Mason, Cheboygan, Emmet, Crawford, Osceola, Ostego, Roscommon.
IBEW Local 557 Saginaw Electrical JATC
7303 Gratiot Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-0516
FAX (989) 781-0563
Territories Covered: Gratiot, Tuscolo and Saginaw.
IBEW Local 665 Lansing Electrical JATC
Dale Goerge, Training Coordinator
5708 Corner Stone Dr, M102
PO Box 40010-4102 W
Lansing, MI 48901
(517) 483-9688
FAX (517)483-9696
lejatc.org
dale@lejatc.org
IBEW Local 692 Bay City Electrical Apprenticeship Program
Steve Pahl, Training Coordinator
1206 W Thomas
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-4890
FAX (989) 686-5416
ibew692.org
stevepahl1995@gmail.com
Territories Covered: Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Bay, Gladwin, Montmorency, Oscoda, Ogemaw, Presque Isle, Iosco, Cheyboygan (except Mentor), Midland (except Mt. Haley, Jasper, Porter & Ingersoll), Frost, Franklin, Hayes, Hamilton, Hatton, Arthur, Grand, & Sheridan Township in Clare; Lovells in Crawford; Wawatan in Emmett; Roscommon, Backus & Nester in Roscommon; Vernon, Wise, Isabella, Denver Union & Chippewa in Isabella; Dover, Chester & Charlton in Otsego, Wisner & Akron in Tuscola.
IBEW Local 948 Flint Electrical JATC
Richard Mason, Training Director
Kellogg Dipzinski, Membership Development Coordinator
5209 Exchange Dr
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 720-0583
FAX (810) 720-0584
flint.saginaw.jatc@sbcglobal.net
Territories Covered: Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee (part), Tuscola (Millington only).
IBEW Local 906 Upper Peninsula JATC
Eric Nees, Training Coordinator
304 Avenue A
K.I. Sawyer, MI 49841
(906) 346-2717
FAX (906) 346-2718
ibew906director@gmail.com
Territories Covered: All Upper Peninsula
Toledo Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee/Local 8
David R. Wellington, Training Coordinator
803 Lime City Rd
Rossford, Ohio 43460
(419) 666-8088
FAX 419-666-0336
tejatc.org
dwellington@tejatc.org
Territories Covered: Hillsdale, Lenawee, Monroe.
IBEW Local 153 South Bend & Vicinity Electrical Apprenticeship & Training
Steve Egyed, Training Coordinator
56365 Peppermint Rd
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 233-1721
FAX (574) 233-1947
jatc153.com
segyed@jatc153.com
Territories Covered: Berrien and Cass.