Aspiring Electricians

I Want to be an Electrician...

How Do I Get My Foot in the Door?

(1) DECIDE if this is the career for you!

Electricians perform a variety of different tasks, and many of our members specialize in one or several of these types of work.
Common Specializations: A wide variety of interesting jobs exist! Learn more
Download our Pathway to Becoming a Journeyworker Electrician (PDF)
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Criminal Record? Don't be discouraged. The industry is open to hiring people who've been involved with the justice system. We work with Fair Chance Employer to make sure everyone has an opportunity to succeed.

Watch our Electrical Careers video!

(2) SEARCH for local electrical contractors!

Use our map of contractor members, research their specialties. Then pick up the phone and ask them if they are looking for an entry-level apprentice.

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Conversations with an electrical contractor in the industry will help you decide. Tips to Get You Started.

(3) ENROLL in training / Go to work!

When you are ready to begin your training, you have two options:
(1) Go to school! Enroll in a tech school (View list of schools), or
(2) Go to work for an Electrical Contractor & Enroll in Our Apprenticeship Program
Learn more

What Happens Next?

(1) REGISTER / On-the-job training!

After you are hired by an electrical contractor, the first thing you should do is register yourself as a Registered Unlicensed Electrician Learn more. You must complete 8000 hours of on-the-job training as a registered unlicensed electrician (2000 hours/yr maximum) and meet all other requirements set by the State before you are eligible to sit for the Journeyworker Exam.

(2) PASS your exam -- we can help!

Once you complete 8000 hours of on-the-job training as a registered unlicensed electrician (2000 hours/yr maximum) and meet all other requirements set by the State, you will be eligible to sit for the Journeyworker Exam.*
We offer several exam prep options to help you pass! Learn more

*Electrical apprentices who are graduates of a technical school may be able to apply for up to 2000 hours of credit towards the 8000 hours of experience.