IBEW Local 22 / OJEATC — Electrician Apprenticeship (Free to Apply, Earn While You Learn)

About This Opportunity

IBEW Local 22 and the Omaha Joint Electrical Apprenticeship Training Committee (OJEATC) accept year-round applications for the Inside Electrician, Residential Electrician, and Construction Wireman apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeships are earn-while-you-learn — starting pay for entry-level (Construction Wireman) is $14/hour and increases with advancement through five pay tiers. Applications are free. Apprentices receive paid classroom and on-the-job training at no cost to them. Completing an IBEW apprenticeship leads to licensed journeyman electrician status and wages of $30–$40+/hour. This is one of the most accessible and financially rewarding free career pathways in the Omaha metro — no college degree required.

Who Can Apply

Free to apply and enroll (earn wages while training). No prior experience required for the Construction Wireman program. Must be 17+ (18+ for some programs). Apply at ojeatc.com or visit ibew22.org for more information.