ready to start your journey?

Become an electrician

Learn the craft from experienced journeymen in a structured apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship

Four years of real electrical training

The apprenticeship program runs 720 hours of classroom instruction paired with hands-on work under journeyman wiremen. You earn while you learn, building skills that matter in the field.

JEJATC apprenticeship building interior
JEJATC training facility
Pre-apprenticeship

Start before you graduate

High school juniors and seniors can begin core electrical courses and gain hands-on experience. Get a head start on your career while completing your education.

Results

Proven training since 1965

The Jonesboro Electrical JATC has built careers for decades. These numbers show what structured training and real partnership can accomplish.

59

Years in operation

720

Classroom training hours

420

Union members strong

4

Year program length

Process

How to get started

Three steps from application to apprentice

1

Submit your application

Applications are accepted year-round in person only at 9400-2 E Highland Drive. Complete the application and provide the necessary documents.

2

Selection and interview

Qualified candidates are invited to interview with the committee.

3

Begin your training

Start classroom instruction and on-the-job learning with experienced instructors.