I Want to be an Electrician...

How Do I Get My Foot in the Door?

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(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

Watch our Electrical Careers video!
Download our Pathway to Becoming a Journeyworker Electrician (PDF)
Still on the fence, watch Dustin's Story - YouTube

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(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.

Also, for clean energy jobs in Minnesota, search this up-to-date job list that includes electricians and solar installers! Clean Energy Resources Team

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

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(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

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What Happens Next?

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(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.

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(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.