Become an apprentice
There has never been a better time to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and begin a career as an electrician.
No Experience Necessary to Apply
Electricians, or wiremen, as they are called in the industry, distribute and connect the customer’s electrical equipment to a power source.
What is a registered apprenticeship program?
The IBEW Local 143 Registered Apprenticeship Program is a structured, industry-driven program that provides men and women with the skills, education and experience necessary to begin a rewarding career in the union electrical industry.
You do not need experience in the construction or electrical industries to apply.
Registered apprenticeship programs are regulated by the U.S. Department of Labor and must adhere to specific standards and guidelines to ensure a high quality of education and training.
While they are becoming more common in other industries, the union construction industry is generally recognized as the
gold standard for registered apprenticeship programs nationwide. Only the U.S. military has a larger program.
The Local 143 apprenticeship program is run by the Harrisburg Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC).
You do not need experience in the construction or electrical industries to apply.
Registered apprenticeship programs are regulated by the U.S. Department of Labor and must adhere to specific standards and guidelines to ensure a high quality of education and training.
While they are becoming more common in other industries, the union construction industry is generally recognized as the gold standard for registered apprenticeship programs nationwide. Only the U.S. military has a larger program.
The Local 143 apprenticeship program is run by the Harrisburg Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC).
the benefits of becoming an apprentice
Livable wages
There are many benefits to becoming a Local 143 apprentice, including earning a steady income.
As apprentices improve their skillset and advance through our 5-year program, they receive scheduled pay raises.
Unlike college students, our apprentices do not go into debt to receive their education. While most college students are burdened with tens of thousands of dollars or more of student loan debt, the IBEW apprenticeship is practically free. Students only pay for their books. Instead of paying for their education, apprentices are paid to learn.
In many instances, a first-year Local 143 journeyman (a person who completes the apprenticeship training) will earn more than a first-year college graduate with a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, first-year journeymen are usually in better overall financial shape because they are not burdened with a massive amount of college debt.
Instead of struggling to pay student loans, apprentices are buying homes, vehicles, other large-ticket items or starting a family because they have put themselves in a financially secure position.
Earn while you learn
Our apprentices earn while they learn, meaning they receive on-the-job training and classroom instruction while earning a living wage. The on-the-job experience allows apprentices to learn the trade from experienced journeymen, gaining valuable insight and knowledge on numerous aspects of the craft.
Besides learning on the jobsite, apprentices also receive free, mandatory classroom instruction at our state-of-the-art Training Center, where they are taught many of the fundamentals and advanced concepts they will use throughout their careers.
Fringe benefits
Local 143 apprentices earn a living wage, plus excellent full-family health insurance and great retirement benefits. This includes vision and dental insurance.
How do i apply?
If you have any questions regarding the apprenticeship application, call the training center at 610-492-2650 or click on the button below.