Apprenticeship is an “Earn while you learn” training program. Each apprentice is employed full-time, earning a paycheck, learning on-the-job skills from the seasoned Journeymen professionals while also attending180-hours of annual classroom/lab training. 4-year Systematic Program includes 8,000 hours of paid On-The-Job Training and 720 hours of Related Study (classroom & lab).

The apprenticeship program is tuition free, and therefore student loan debt free at the time of graduation. Apprentices pay only for books, laptop, and their personal tools.

The Southeast Iowa Electrical Apprenticeship is located at the IBEW Local 13 Union hall at 1205 N. Central Ave. Burlington, IA 52601

a)We currently have approximately 65 apprentices

b)New positions are typically offered each year.

Inside Wiremen perform construction installation, maintenance for commercial, industrial complexes, including power generation, chemical, grain handling, foundry, and manufacturing plants; also office buildings and all retail stores, hospitals, schools and universities.Types of work include Electrical Power, Lighting Systems, Power Distribution, Metering Systems, Motor Control, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Building Automation Systems, Energy Management Systems, Packaging Systems, Manufacturing Systems, Refining Systems, Backup Power Generation Systems, Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems, Green Energy Systems, Solar Photovoltaic, Wind TurbinesProgram details

It is a competitive application process.

This apprenticeship program offers the apprentice a standard set of seven wage increases starting at $21.01 an hour and currently culminating at a completion wage of $42.02 an hour. Pension and health insurance coverage are benefits in addition to the stated hourly wages.

IBEW Local 13

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Available opportunities

Southeast Iowa Electrical Apprenticeship accepting Applications

Burlington, IA