1. Western Oklahoma Electrical JATC
Introductions: Yourself, whoever came with you
Who is the WOEJATC? We are the training program for IBEW and NECA
Ask if anyone knows who the IBEW and NECA are
I came here to ask you an important question.
Western Oklahoma Electrical JATC

2. Apprenticeship vs. College
Popular State University
Western Oklahoma Electrical JATC
Tuition $10,090/year
Room/Board $9,742/year (Double Dorm)
Meal ticket $3,366/year (10 meals/week for 32 weeks)
Total COST $23,198/year* *
Total COST x $92,792*
Projected Cost $77,000* *
Earned income $164,980
401K $20,000+
Health Insurance $44,000 (Cost of healthcare paid by contractor)
Total EARNINGS $228, and a JOB

3. 2012 median U.S. Earnings by Educational Attainment
(For Workers 25 and older)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistic, Current Population Survey 2012
High School Diploma
$33,904
Bachelor’s Degree $55,432
Master’s Degree
$67,600
Professional Degree
$90,220
No High School Diploma
$24,492
Associate Degree $40,820
IBEW
Electrician $61,700
Doctoral Degree
$84,448