Puget Sound Electrical Apprenticeship

What Puget Sound Electrical Apprenticeship does

Puget Sound Electrical Apprenticeship is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) jointly sponsored by IBEW Local 46 and the Puget Sound Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Founded in the 1940s and headquartered in Renton, Washington, the organization operates the 5th largest electrical apprenticeship program in the United States, currently training approximately 1,000 apprentices across three Washington State-approved programs: Inside Wire (8,000 OJT + 1,000 classroom hours), Limited Energy (4,800 OJT + 600 classroom hours), and Residential Wire (4,000 OJT + 400 classroom hours).

The program delivers a structured earn-while-you-learn pathway combining on-the-job training under NECA-signatory contractors with related classroom instruction delivered in partnership with Olympic College. Operations span three facilities: a 60,000 sq ft main campus in Renton, a satellite site in Sequim (operational since 2011), and a newly opened Bremerton location (January 2024). Technology infrastructure consists of vocational-training administrative tooling including the Trade School LMS, Parchment for digital credential issuance, eScripts for compliance, and integration with the National Student Clearinghouse.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in quarterly apprentice tuition, supplemented by a $75 non-refundable application fee applied across 2,000+ annual applicants, and continuing education unit (CEU) class revenue. As a bilateral union-employer JATC, the organization receives institutional support from both labor and management stakeholders, with governance authority vested in a joint committee. The applicant pool substantially exceeds capacity, and the organization has expanded its addressable funnel through the Veteran Electrical Entry Program (VEEP) and partnerships with pre-apprenticeship providers such as ANEW.

Name

Puget Sound Electrical Apprenticeship

Legal name

Puget Sound Electrical JATC

Website

https://psejatc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Puget Sound Electrical Apprenticeship is a 501(c)(3) JATC jointly governed by IBEW Local 46 and NECA Puget Sound, training roughly 1,000 apprentices across three Washington State-approved electrical programs from facilities in Renton, Sequim, and Bremerton.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrician Training (Residential & Commercial) (EDAOABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

Keywords

• Electrical apprenticeship training
• Inside wire programs
• Limited energy systems
• Residential electrical training
• Journey-level certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Renton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Apprentice Tuition and Fees: Apprentices pay for books and tuition broken into two quarterly payments. The cost of books and tuition for the year is paid by the apprentice.
2. Application Fees: $75 non-refundable application fee paid at time of application submission.
3. Continuing Education (CEU) Classes: Journey-level workers pay tuition for continuing education classes required for Washington State license renewal (24 CEUs required every 3 years).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PSEJATC delivers registered electrical apprenticeship training through three programs (Inside Wire, Limited Energy, and Residential Wire) combining paid on-the-job training with classroom and lab instruction. Apprentices are members of IBEW Local 46 and are dispatched to NECA electrical contractors across King, Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam counties, completing 4,000 to 8,000 OJT hours plus 400 to 1,000 classroom hours to earn Washington State journey-level electrician certifications. The organization also provides Continuing Education (CEU) classes for licensed journey-level workers.

Product overview

Puget Sound Electrical JATC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing electrical apprenticeship training through three core programs: Inside Wire (commercial/industrial), Limited Energy (low-voltage systems), and Residential Wire (residential). Programs operate on an 'Earn While You Learn' model combining paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. The organization also provides Journey-level CEU classes for continuing education and offers Veterans programs including VEEP for direct entry. Training is delivered at three locations (Renton, Sequim, Bremerton) using a combination of in-person classroom/lab instruction and online learning via Trade School LMS. All apprentices are IBEW Local 46 members dispatched to NECA contractors across King, Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inside Wire Program Electrical apprenticeship program covering commercial and industrial wiring and systems, including schools, stadiums, high-rise buildings and tenant improvements. Consists of 8,000 hours on-the-job training plus 1,000 hours classroom education. Graduates earn the (01) General Journey Level Electrician certificate from Washington State.
• Limited Energy Program Apprenticeship program covering installation, testing, service and maintenance of low-voltage systems including fire alarm systems, medical call systems, smart homes, and low voltage networks for voice, sound, vision, and digital data. Consists of 4,800 hours OJT plus 600 hours classroom. Graduates earn the (06) Limited Energy Journey Technician certificate.
• Residential Wire Program Electrical apprenticeship program for residential wiring of single-family homes and multi-family housing. Covers receptacles, switches, lighting, electrical heat, and heat pumps. Consists of 4,000 hours OJT plus 400 hours classroom education. Graduates earn the (02) Residential Journey Level Electrician certificate.
• Journey CEU Classes Continuing Education classes for journey-level workers covering NEC Update classes (8 mandatory CEUs), RCW/WAC rules classes (4 mandatory CEUs), and elective courses, totaling the 24 CEUs required every 3 years for Washington State electrician license renewal. Registration handled via the Trade School portal; IBEW Local 46 members receive member tuition rates.
• Veterans Electrical Entry Program (VEEP) Direct entry pathway into PSEJATC for military veterans who have completed a VEEP-compliant pre-apprenticeship program. Requires 36 months of active duty or deployment and honorable discharge. Qualifying veterans receive an application fee waiver and direct entry or direct interview eligibility into the apprenticeship program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 applications received annually demonstrating high demand
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and minor.

• Olympic College (Bremerton)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Third training location opened January 2024 at Olympic College Bremerton campus. Apprentices must be registered with PSEJATC and live within qualifying zip codes to attend classes.
• Sequim MuseumsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Satellite training location at Sequim Museum for Inside Wire and Residential Wire programs. Saturday classes for qualifying apprentices living on the Olympic Peninsula. Training provided since 2011.
• IBEW Local 46coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion partnership. PSEJATC apprentices are members of IBEW Local 46. Apprentices work within IBEW Local 46 jurisdiction which includes King, Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam counties. Union provides journey-level workers for apprenticeship supervision.
• Puget Sound Chapter of NECA (National Electrical Contractor Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrical contractors who are members of NECA dispatch apprentices for on-the-job training. NECA contractors employ PSEJATC apprentices for work experience. Joint governance of apprenticeship through Board of Trustees.
• Veterans Electrical Entry Program (VEEP)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVEEP is a military veteran-focused pre-apprenticeship training program. Veterans who complete VEEP may qualify for Direct Entry or Direct Interview into PSEJATC apprenticeship.
• electrical training ALLIANCEsupportingTechnology or IntegrationNational training organization providing curriculum, resources, and Online Tech Math course for apprentices who need math prerequisites.
• ANEW (Apprenticeship & Nontraditional Employment for Women)minorOthersOrganization providing career support. PSEJATC refers apprentices who are struggling financially to ANEW for potential assistance.
• Washington State Department of Labor & IndustriescoreOthersState regulatory body that sets apprenticeship standards, requires 30-day notice for application reopening, and oversees journey-level worker licensing and CEU requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Northwest Washington Electrical JATC: A neighboring IBEW/NECA JATC serving northwest Washington out of Mt. Vernon, WA. Directly comparable JATC model with Inside Wire and Limited Energy programs; the current PSEJATC Training Director previously served as Assistant Training Director here.
• Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC): National open-shop apprenticeship alternative to IBEW JATCs, offering four-year apprenticeship programs through IEC chapters. Directly competes with PSEJATC for electrician trainees in Washington State, particularly among applicants seeking non-union career paths.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National trade association operating craft apprenticeship programs including electrical, competing with IBEW/NECA JATCs through its open-shop chapters. Targets the same apprentice demographic and competes for employer placement of graduates in commercial construction.
• Seattle Area Electrical JATC: IBEW Local 46's primary JATC serving the Seattle metropolitan area with Inside Wire, Limited Energy, and Residential programs. Operates as a near-clone of PSEJATC's model under the same local union jurisdiction, making it the closest functional peer.

Others

• IBEW Local 46: Labor partner union whose members serve as apprentices at PSEJATC and journey-level workers supervising them. Functions as a structural ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, governing dispatch and benefit structures.
• NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association): Management-side partner organization whose members employ PSEJATC graduates. Acts as the employer-side counterpart in the joint apprenticeship model and provides governance trustees, making it an enabling ecosystem participant rather than competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Universal Technical Institute (UTI): Publicly traded for-profit technical education provider with multiple trade and technical programs including electrical. Represents a much larger incumbent with broader geographic reach and access to capital markets for expansion.
• Lincoln Tech: National for-profit technical school offering electrical training programs among many other trades. Operates as a broader incumbent with multiple campuses and program offerings, providing an alternative credential pathway though not aligned to the union apprenticeship model.

Regional players

• South Seattle College Trades Programs: Community college serving the Seattle metro area offering electrical training programs. Provides a public-sector alternative to PSEJATC for prospective electricians, though its programs are typically shorter and lack the union-credentialed OJT pipeline.
• Portland Electrical JATC: IBEW/NECA apprenticeship program serving the Portland, Oregon metro area. Closest geographic peer operating the same union apprenticeship model in the Pacific Northwest, with comparable program structure and curriculum from the electrical training ALLIANCE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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