Electrical Contracting Career Path Plan

Apprenticeship
Journeyman
Master
Electrician

Electrical
Contractor
Owner

Company
Growth
Retirement

1st-5th Years
6th-7th Years
7th Year
7th Year
Ongoing
Age 62
Complete the JATC Apprenticeship program
Study for the Master Electrician Exam
Pass the Master Electrician exam (12,000 hours)
Company marketing, network growth and obtain larger jobs
IBEW Pension
Learn tricks of the trade (watch, listen, learn on the jobsite)
Run a job site as a Foreman
Start a two person or larger Union Contractor
Revenue growth of
15-20% annually
NEBF Pension
Pass state license after the 4th year
(8000 hours)
Evolve leadership skills (employee relations, logistics, execution and evaluation)
Employee growth, as needed for sales growth
Social Security
Acquire tools & equipment ($30,000)
Have a well established shop and support personnel