What does a Virginia electrician apprenticeship cost?

Both IBEW union programs and most non-union programs in Virginia charge no tuition to accepted apprentices. ABC Virginia and IEC Chesapeake cover classroom costs through employer fees and membership dues. Apprentices are responsible for books (roughly $200 to $400 per year), tools as they are needed, and their own PPE. Community college electrical technology programs run $3,500 to $6,000 per year if taken outside an apprenticeship.