South Texas Electrical JATC

Our flagship 4-Year Inside Wireman Apprenticeship is designed for individuals seeking a comprehensive career in commercial and industrial electrical systems. This rigorous, five-year commitment program provides you with the expertise to install, maintain, and troubleshoot the critical electrical infrastructure found in facilities throughout South Texas, including power distribution, lighting, motors, and control systems.This program is ideal for those who enjoy complex problem-solving, working w...

Step into the future of connectivity with our 3-Year Telecommunications and Technologies Technician Apprenticeship. This program is tailored for those interested in the fast-growing world of low-voltage systems, including data networking, voice, video, security, and fire alarm installations for commercial and industrial clients in South Texas.This career path is perfect for tech-savvy individuals who are detail-oriented and interested in the backbone of modern communication. The program is a rig...

Your education doesn't stop at graduation. The South Texas Electrical JATC is committed to the lifelong learning of our members, offering a robust catalog of Continuing Education and Upskill Training courses for journeymen, technicians, and industry professionals in South Texas. In a field where codes, technology, and best practices constantly evolve, staying current is not an option—it's a necessity for safety, efficiency, and career growth.These courses are designed for electricians and techni...

Our electrical apprenticeship is a paid path into the trade. You earn a competitive wage from your first day, work on commercial and industrial job sites under experienced journeymen, and attend related classroom instruction alongside that work. The program combines thousands of hours of on-the-job training with coursework in the National Electrical Code, blueprint reading, and motor controls. Because we are a joint program of IBEW and NECA, you learn to the same standards used across the union...

Our electrician training prepares you to install, maintain, and troubleshoot the power distribution, lighting, and control systems that keep South Texas facilities running. Classes are taught by seasoned instructors who connect theory to real work, covering code requirements and practical problem solving. You do not just study the material; you apply it on active job sites while earning a wage. Training runs over several years and ends with journeyman certification. Anyone with drive and a willi...

We are the South Texas Electrical JATC, a partnership between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the National Electrical Contractors Association. Our apprenticeship gives you a direct route into IBEW membership and the benefits that come with it, including a clear path to advancement and the pride of being a union professional. You start with paid work under signatory contractors and build your skills through structured classroom instruction. Our apprentices work on real com...

Low voltage work is the backbone of modern buildings, and our technician training covers the cabling, networking, fiber, security, and fire alarm systems that connect them. You will learn to terminate, test, and maintain these systems to current industry standards, with hands-on time in the field and in our classrooms. Coursework includes fiber optic splicing, network infrastructure, and system design. Training builds toward recognized industry certifications that employers across the region loo...

Our commercial electrician apprenticeship focuses on the wiring, power, and control systems in offices, plants, and other commercial and industrial facilities. You will spend thousands of hours on working job sites, gaining experience with equipment and systems that require careful planning and precise installation. Classroom sessions cover the National Electrical Code and the blueprint skills you need to read project plans. Apprentices earn wages that rise as they progress. If you want to work...

Our electrical training program is built around learning by doing. Each year combines paid on-the-job work with classroom instruction from industry instructors who bring current code knowledge and field experience into the room. You will build practical skills in wiring, motors, controls, and safe work practices. The program is designed to produce workers who are confident on the job site, not only prepared for tests. We serve South Texas and welcome people looking for a skilled trade without th...

As a union apprenticeship, our program offers the training standards, wage progression, and benefits that come with IBEW and NECA membership. You earn while you learn, working under signatory contractors on commercial and industrial jobs throughout South Texas. Classroom instruction runs alongside your field experience and covers the code, blueprints, and controls you will use as a journeyman. Graduates leave with nationally recognized certification and a stable career in the union electrical tr...

Our telecommunications technician training prepares you for the cabling and network systems that connect businesses, schools, and institutions across South Texas. You will learn to install, terminate, test, and maintain voice, data, video, and security infrastructure while earning a wage on active job sites. Classes cover fiber optic splicing, system design, and current BICSI standards. The program is three years long and is designed to make you job-ready at each stage. It suits tech-minded peop...