The Atlanta Electrical Contractors Association is a trade association comprised of some of the largest, most successful electrical contractors in North Georgia. These contractors work on professional athletic complexes, high-rise office buildings, industrial complexes, airport expansions and shopping malls.

For the last 10 years, the Atlanta construction industry has experienced unprecedented growth. As a result, we are continually searching for skilled electricians and voice, data, video (VDV) technicians. To ensure a steady supply of skilled workers, we sponsor the highest quality Apprenticeship Programs in the industry.

Earn While You Learn:

Once you choose a career path, you’ll apply to become either an electrical or VDV Apprentice. It takes five years to graduate from the electrical program and become a Journeyman Wireman or 3 years to become a VDV installer/ technician.

If you’re accepted into our Apprenticeship Program, you’ll be put to work at a competitive wage and sent to school tuition free. A typical workday will begin at 7 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. One day, every two weeks, you will attend class at our downtown training center.

Our first year Apprentices earn $11.25 per hour plus benefits (fully paid family health, along with employer paid life, disability & pension). While many employers in Atlanta can start you out at that rate, few can show you where you’ll be at the end of 5 years. If you stay with the Program, after 5 years you’ll be making over $50,000, plus benefits. Take a look at this "Career Path":

• 1^st Year Apprentice - $11.25 hour - $22,500 year + 15% Benefits
• 2^nd Year Apprentice - $12.50 hour - $25,000 year + 15% Benefits
• 3^rd Year Apprentice - $13.75 hour - $27,500 year + 15% Benefits
• 4^th Year Apprentice - $16.00 hour - $32,000 year + 20% Benefits
• 5^th Year Apprentice - $19.00 hour - $38,000 year + 20% Benefits
• Journeyman Wireman - $26.50 hour - $53,000 year + 25% Benefits
• Lead Journeyman - $27.83 hour - $55,660 year + 25% Benefits
• Foreman - $29.15 hour - $58,300 year + 25% Benefits
• Lead Foreman - $30.48 hour - $60,960 year + 25% Benefits
• General Foreman - $31.80 hour - $63,600 year + 25% Benefits
• Area Foreman - $33.13 hour - $66,260 year + 25% Benefits

We’re looking for applicants who are prepared to:

• Show up for work every day
• Work productively
• Learn a technical skill
• Work safely in a drug-free environment

What do you need to get into the Program?

• Be a high school graduate or
• Possess a GED.
• 17 years old to apply, but 18 by the time you’re employed.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and test negative on a drug screen.
• Pass a two-part aptitude test.
• Pass a background check.
• Veterans need to provide a DD-214 (long form).

Click here for our Apprenticeship Brochure.  Left click to open in your browser or right click and scroll down to "save target as" to save directly to your hard drive.  If you're asked for a password, just click "cancel."

For additional information about the Program, contact Chuck Little at 770-454-6400 or chucklittle@ bellsouth.net He’ll be glad to answer any questions you might have.