Electrical Training Alliance of Jacksonville

Inside Electrical Apprentice

Inside Electrical Apprentice’s assist the Inside Wireman in as they distribute and connect the customer's electrical equipment to that power source. The Inside Wireman installs and maintains all of the various types of electrical systems found in commercial and industrial facilities. Equipment used may include lighting, receptacles, motors, heating equipment, and systems that control the operation of all of a facility's energy usage.

As an apprentice you will assist the Inside Wireman as they install conduit systems that contain the wire from the motor control centers or panel boards to all of the equipment that uses electricity. Those conduits may contain power cables or control cables. Many of the conduit systems are exposed and must be installed to exact standards using neat and workmanlike craftsmanship. The work of an Inside Wireman can vary. One day the Inside Wireman could be installing a Fire Alarm System or Security System in a high rise building and the next day he or she could be installing conduit in a ditch on the outside of the building.

Inside Wiremen also install electrical systems in industrial facilities such as chemical plants, power plants, chip manufacturing facilities and automobile plants. Each type of installation has specific electrical needs and systems to support those needs. While there are many tasks associated with the Inside Wireman classification, the apprenticeship training provides all of the knowledge necessary.

Voice/Data/Video Apprentice

VDV Apprentice’s assist the Installer Technician in installing the network of low voltage cabling that is used for video, voice and data or other low voltage signaling. While most installations are in buildings that are partially or fully enclosed to protect from sun, wind and rain, these installations often occur before air conditioning, heat or permanent light fixtures have been installed in the buildings.

Backbone voice and data cables are routed between the entrance facility, where communications signals enter a building, to equipment and telephone rooms. Voice and data horizontal cables are routed between telephone or equipment rooms and individual workstations throughout the building. Equipment rooms often contain energized equipment such as hubs, file servers or telephone switches. These devices are configured and connected to the communications network that serves the building, and must not be interrupted.

The Installer Technician installs voice and data outlets at workstations. In addition, they install punch down blocks and cross connects in telephone rooms. These may be wall-mounted or rack-mounted, and must be grouped and identified according to specific installation standards. Properly trained Installer Technicians can work on a variety of types of systems, including systems for video, voice and data.

Pre-Apprenticeship

The Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Program is a partnership with several high schools around Jacksonville and the surrounding counties.

Our Pre-Apprenticeship program gives High School Seniors the opportunity to complete their full 1st year of curriculum at their High School. Upon completion, these students will have the opportunity to direct place into the 2nd year of Apprenticeship.

Construction Wireman & Electrician

The Construction Wireman and Construction Electrician program, also known as the CWCE program, is designed to provide experienced Electrical Workers with pathways into the IBEW/NECA (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and National Electrical Contractors Association) organization by providing competitive pay and benefits based on documented and evaluated experience and knowledge/skill levels.

Hybrid Apprentice

The hybrid approach requires the apprentice to complete a specified minimum number of on‐the‐job‐learning hours and related technical instruction (RTI) hours to demonstrate competency in the defined subject areas. Hybrid applicants can enter the electrical apprenticeship program on an accelerated schedule due to their prior training and experience.

Salary Comparison –

College Verses Apprenticeship

Average Starting Salary for ALL College Grads:

$50,000 - $52,000 a year Average

​Starting Salary for an Apprenticeship Graduate:

$64,812 - $83,000 a year with all benefits.