An apprentice in this program lasts for the duration of five (5) years and includes two distinct parts that are required to Graduate:
- 8000 hours of on-the-job training (minimum)
- 900 hours of classroom instruction (minimum)
The related instruction cost to the student per year is approximately $475.00.
Apprenticeship | %∗JIW* | as of 07/1/13 | Medical | Retirement |
1st yr/1st period | 50 | $12.92 | ✓ | |
1st yr/2nd period | 55 | $14.21 | ✓ | ✓ |
2nd yr | 60 | $15.50 | ✓ | ✓ |
3rd yr | 70 | $18.08 | ✓ | ✓ |
4th yr | 75 | $19.37 | ✓ | ✓ |
5th yr | 80 | $20.66 | ✓ | ✓ |
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* Apprenticeship wages rates are based on standard set percentages of the Journeyman Inside Wireman’s (JIW) rate.