Training to Become an Electrician

To better understand the required educational requirements, check the internet for vocation, technical and training schools, or for a recommended apprenticeship program. Similar to other “in demand” trades, a thorough apprenticeship can last 4-5 years, involve hundreds of hours of in-class training and thousands of hours on the job. “NECA,” or the National Electrical Contractors Association,sponsors apprentice programs as do many other associations. Electricians who have taken the time to earn certifications are better able to step in at higher levels of the profession and earn more money. A diploma or GED is necessary but outside of that most of an electrician’s talents rely on skills learned on the job and their general fitness, coordination and hearing/eyesight.

Whether you’re interested in residential wiring work or a career that will take you behind the scenes of major civil, commercial, and industrial projects, becoming a licensed electrician starts with gaining on-the-job training through an apprenticeship program and studying electrical theory in the classroom.

Find out how you can get started today by exploring electrician schools and training programs:

Pennco Tech

Pennco Tech Overview Train for a career as an electrician with this program -- designed to deliver the vital training you ...
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Electrical Training Alliance of Western OK

Electrical Training Alliance of Western OK Overview This federally-approved electrical apprenticeship training program is a free, earn-while-you-learn, training program. It consists ...
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Ohio Business College

Ohio Business College  Overview Step into a popular careeer with the comprehensive electrician training program at OBC. . Training Programs ...
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NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center

NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center Overview The Training Center offers apprenticeship programs in a range of electrician disciplines and is based in ...
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TJP Electrical Training

TJP Electrical Training Overview TJP Electrical Training offers continuing education (CEU) courses, test workshops for electrical understudies, apprenticeships PLT training and ...
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Carolinas Electrical Training Institute

Carolinas Electrical Training Institute Overview This program offers students a chance to learn the electrical business and the opportunities that are ...
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Vermont Technical College

Vermont Technical College Overview CEWD offers training for electricians and plumbers, and for licensed tradespeople. CEWD additionally offers the instructional ...
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School of Electrical Education

School of Electrical Education Overview The School of Electrical Education is devoted to giving the best training to novice students entering ...
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Virginia Technical Institute

Virginia Technical Institute Overview VTI provides hands-on training in a variety of fields including electrical, plumbing, heating and air, welding, ...
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LU112-NECA Electrical JATC

LU112-NECA Electrical JATC Overview The LU112-NECA Electrical JATC / Training Trust is a non-profit organization that provides on-the-job training to apprentices ...
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Associated Builders & Contractors New Mexico Chapter

Associated Builders & Contractors New Mexico Chapter Overview The ABC NM Electrical Apprenticeship Training Program envelops at least four years and ...
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SJ Electrical Training & Apprenticeship

SJ Electrical Training & Apprenticeship Overview SJ Electrical Training and Apprenticeship offer courses with a blend of customary textbook training with ...
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West Virginia University at Parkersburg

West Virginia University at Parkersburg Overview This program satisfies the guidelines and provides the training you need to earn your license ...
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The New Hampshire School of Mechanical Trades

The New Hampshire School of Mechanical Trades Overview Offering a variety of electrical courses for all educational needs and levels. The ...
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The Wisconsin NECA-IBEW Electrical Apprenticeship and Training

The Wisconsin NECA-IBEW Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Overview Become an electrician through these apprenticeship programs combined with state of the art ...
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Northern Nevada Electrical Training

Northern Nevada Electrical Training Overview Different training programs available for varying levels of electrical work. Inside Wiremen apprenticeship programs last five ...
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Wyoming Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee

Wyoming Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee Overview The JATC works with contractual workers all through Wyoming to give hands on ...
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Lincoln Electrical JATC

Lincoln Electrical JATC Overview The Lincoln Electrical JATC is focused on giving Electrical Contractors a workforce that is prepared in all ...
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College of Technical Sciences

College of Technical Sciences Overview The electrical innovation program at Montana State University-Northern is the main program of its sort in ...
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Alexander Publications

Alexander Publications Overview Offering more than 200 videos specifically for training people who work in transmission and distribution. Watch as many ...
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