Electrician Construction - IBEW Option

You will be successful in our Construction Electrician program if you:

• enjoy working with your hands
• love to problem solve
• are self-motivated and detail oriented
• want to learn skills
• are dependable and responsible

If you are interested in the Construction Electrician program, you must apply online and be accepted into the Lincoln Electrical JATC Apprenticeship program. Once your application is received, you will be notified and provided with a list of documents needed to complete your application. If you are accepted you will earn college credit toward an associate of applied science degree from Southeast Community College.

You will work full-time during the day and take classes two nights a week for eight months out of each apprenticeship year. Classes will start:

• Fall Term – last Thursday in August
• Spring Term – second Monday in January

The state of Nebraska requires anyone doing electrical work to be licensed. Licenses are valid for up to two years (expire on Dec. 31 of even number years) and individuals must complete at least 12 hours of continuing education with a minimum of six hours covering the National Electrical Code. The three type of licenses are:

• Apprentice
• Journeyman
• Electrical Contractor

Our Construction Electrician program allows you to work while you earn your degree combining hands-on training with classroom instruction. Recent SCC graduates report an average starting annual salary of $31,795. Career options include:

• Journeyman Electrician
• Foreman
• Superintendent
• Estimator
• Project Manager
• Inspector
• Owner