This program is a 5-year training program with standards approved in the State of Maryland, Commonwealth of Virginia, and District of Columbia. It requires that each apprentice receive a minimum of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training in the electrical construction industry with the supervision of a journeyman electrician. During the course of the apprenticeship, each apprentice is transferred on a yearly basis to a new contractor. This affords the apprentice the opportunity to receive varied experiences during their apprenticeship. The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee makes all placements with contractors. Please read the Apprentice Statement of Policies for information on how we run the apprenticeship program. While in the Training Program apprentices are required to attend 800 hours of classroom-related instruction. This instruction is set up in the following manner over the 5-year period.