Southern Nevada Joint Apprenticeship Training Center
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Southern Nevada Joint Apprenticeship Training Center – Las Vegas, NV
Program Information
The Southern Nevada Joint Apprenticeship Training Center (JATC) is one of Nevada’s leading training providers for individuals pursuing careers in the electrical trade. The center operates in partnership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), offering a comprehensive apprenticeship designed to develop highly skilled electricians for residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
Apprentices receive a blend of classroom instruction and structured on-the-job training. Coursework covers electrical theory, blueprint reading, conduit bending, residential and commercial wiring, motor controls, grounding and bonding, and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Students also train on advanced topics such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), automation technologies, fiber optics, and renewable energy systems including solar installations.
The JATC’s training facility is equipped with simulated work environments, lab stations, and industry-grade tools to ensure realistic, hands-on learning. Apprentices earn wages and benefits while progressing through the program, giving them both experience and financial stability as they work toward journeyman status.
Program Length
- Program Duration: 5 years
- Includes approximately 8,000 hours of supervised on-the-job training
- Related classroom instruction completed during evening or scheduled class sessions
Hands-On Training
Apprentices gain real-world experience in:
- Residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installation
- Electrical service, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Motor controls, transformers, and power distribution systems
- Solar and renewable energy technologies
- Low-voltage systems, fiber optics, and advanced automation
- Conduit bending, panel installation, and equipment setup
Program Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Proficiency in algebra (completion of at least one year recommended)
- Ability to work in physically demanding environments
- Interest in technical and hands-on electrical work
Certifications & Career Opportunities
- Prepares students to become licensed journeyman electricians
- Career paths include residential electrician, commercial wireman, industrial electrician, and electrical technician roles
- Opportunities in construction, facilities maintenance, automation, utilities, and renewable energy sectors
- Apprentices earn progressively increasing wages throughout training
Location
Located in Las Vegas, the Southern Nevada JATC serves the greater southern Nevada region with a modern training center designed specifically for electrical education. The facility provides apprentices with hands-on labs, equipment simulation areas, and partnerships with local electrical contractors, making it one of the most respected training pathways for aspiring electricians in the state.
Apprenticeship Cost & Career Outlook
This is a Registered Apprenticeship Program — meaning you will earn while you learn.
- Paid on-the-job training with increasing wages
- Classroom or technical instruction provided by the program
- No tuition costs — apprentices are paid during training
- Nationally recognized credential upon completion
Because apprenticeships are managed through the U.S. Department of Labor, College Scorecard data for tuition and earnings does not apply. Apprenticeships provide real-world experience and a direct path to journeyman-level wages without student debt.