Wilkes-Barre Electrical JATC

06/16/2026

Continuing Ed Class for I.B.E.W. Local 163 Journeyworkers: The JATC will be hosting another Prysmian Medium Voltage Splicing & Terminating Class on July 16, 2026.

📍 Limited to 12 participants. First come basis.

To reserve your spot, email [email protected] and include:
Email Address
Phone Number
Classification

06/13/2026

Google is expanding its skilled trades support to help prepare more than 300,000 American workers across more than 20 states.

For our WBJATC electricians, that means additional resources to assist local training programs in high-demand infrastructure hubs.

The skilled trades are growing, and the Wilkes-Barre JATC is proud to be part of that momentum. And we’re proud to keep training the next generation of electricians right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

⚡️Learn more: goo.gle/43UJyY6

06/10/2026

Thanks to the Times Leader for covering and sharing the news of our "Largest Ever Graduating Class" with over 35 electrical apprentices entering the I.B.E.W. Local 163 in 2026. Read more!

NANTICOKE, PA — The Wilkes-Barre Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), in partnership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 163 and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), announced the graduation of more than 35 electrica...

06/09/2026

Our "FINAL 5th Year Class" of graduating apprentices.
Our top 3 apprentices are Amy Love, Chris Sipler, and Outstanding Apprentice Matt Atherton, welcomed by IBEW 163 President Patrick Novakowski & IBEW 163 Business Manager Jillian Henderson. Congratulations to you all! 🎓

06/06/2026

Congratulations to the FINAL 5th year graduating class of apprentices! We are very proud and confident sending you into the next chapter of your career as Journeyworkers in the I.B.E.W. Local 163 .

05/27/2026

School’s out for Summer? Nope. One section of the 2027 first year class is here for orientation. Key words: ONE SECTION… of many! Learning the trade from Director John Nadolny.

05/26/2026

Graduation 2026 is just a few days away, and this year we’re doubling the number of graduating apprentices. These 80s and 90s photos of previous apprenticeship and continuing ed classes hang in our halls. See anyone you know??

02/03/2026

A typical week for apprentices looks like this:

⚡️Full-time work on the job. You earn a paycheck while you learn.
⚡️Two weeknights of class.
⚡️Hands-on training that connects directly to what you’re doing in the field.

It’s work, but it’s manageable and built for people who want a career, not just a job.

Testing is open. Schedule when you’re ready. wbjatc.org

01/24/2026

Today we hosted an ICRA continuing education class for IBEW Local 163 journeymen, led by Rich Slivkanich of The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR).

From infection control plans and containment to airflow, PPE, and best practices in healthcare environments, this training helps our members stand out on hospital, medical, and critical facility job sites.

Continuing education is how we deliver excellence, on the job and for the communities we serve. More classes coming soon. Watch UnionWorx for updates or e-mail Instructor Liam Truskowski at [email protected] for upcoming classes for journey workers.

01/13/2026

January Journeymen Upgrade Class Opportunity | ICRA Training

The Wilkes-Barre Electrical JATC is now accepting journeymen for an upcoming ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) class. This class will be free of charge to journeymen, but there are limited seats available.

At the JATC in Nanticoke
Saturday, January 24 | 8:00 AM
Light breakfast & lunch provided

This class is ideal for journeymen who:
Work in hospital or healthcare environments.
Want to move into healthcare electrical work.
Are looking to gain a competitive edge and increase earning potential.

Healthcare work is a major strength of our local, and ICRA training is a valuable career development opportunity for journeymen seeking access to these high-demand jobs.

Free to attend, see Unionworx for details, register by e-mail to Liam Truskowski at [email protected]

📸 Photo from our recent journeymen upgrade class in December.