Why Join IBEW?

The number one advantage of joining a union is the power of collective bargaining. This strength creates a level playing field, protecting workers and ensuring fair negotiations where both sides can reach an amicable agreement.

IBEW members want our contractors to be highly competitive and profitable in the market. However, standing together ensures that the workers who build that success actually share in the rewards through:

  • Higher, reliably negotiated wages
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Secure retirement plans

The old adage is as true as ever: “In unity, there is strength.”

Apprentice Electrician

For those who are a multi-year helper or are new to the electrical trade, this program provides you with good pay and benefits while you get the classroom and on-the-job training needed to become a highly skilled, highly paid Journeyman Electrician.

Journeyman Electrician

Those who can document at least five years of commercial/industrial electrical construction experience, have a Kansas Electrical Journeyman’s license and have good overall skill and knowledge.

Construction Wireman / Construction Electrician

For those who don’t fit the apprenticeship mold, the Construction Wireman/ Construction Electrician program gives you the opportunity to progress to the Journeyman level at your own rate in a slower, less structured environment. This program is divided into seven different levels, and as you advance through each level, your pay and benefits increase. The Construction Wireman classification consists of three levels based on hours of experience in the electrical trade. The Construction Electrician classification consists of four levels based on hours of experience and skills testing. Any documented hours of experience you have in the electrical trade may be used toward advancement.

What are you waiting for?

Benefits of Joining IBEW

Joining the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) gives skilled tradesmen a clear advantage in today’s construction industry by combining higher pay, stronger benefits, and long-term job security. IBEW electricians earn industry-leading wages through collective bargaining, receive employer-paid health insurance, and gain access to multiple retirement and pension plans that protect their future.

Members also benefit from nationally recognized apprenticeship and continuing education programs, ensuring their skills stay sharp as electrical technology evolves. With union representation, safer job sites, fair treatment, and the ability to work anywhere in the country, the IBEW isn’t just a job—it’s a career investment built for tradesmen who want stability, respect, and opportunity.

Start Your Training

Starting your training with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) means choosing a proven path into a skilled, respected, and well-paid electrical career. Through industry-leading apprenticeship and training programs, the IBEW prepares the next generation of electricians with real-world experience, classroom education, and long-term career support.

  • Starting Your Training with IBEW
  • A Career Path—Not Just a Class
  • Earn While You Learn
  • Industry-Leading Apprenticeship Programs
  • Training That Builds Long-Term Success
  • Support Every Step of the Way
  • Start Building Your Future Today
Apprenticeship BookletCW/CE BookletJourneyman Booklet