CAREERS TO CONSIDER

CARPENTRY

HVAC

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WELDING

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ROOFING

CONSTRUCTION
AND REMODELING

LANDSCAPING

PROPERTY
INVESTMENT

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

HANDYWORK

RESTORATION

ELECTRICIANS

POWERING UP OUR WORLD

Our ability to always evolve and innovate is largely due to the work of Electricians. They are responsible for keeping electrical lines running throughout our homes and cities, which contributes to education, healthcare, the job market and more. The in-demand Electrical industry could always use more forward-thinking minds to continue to create sparks of impact in our world.

DID YOU KNOW?

52 %

of electricians reported a shortage of workers in 20201

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REQUIREMENTS

Hand-Eye
Coordination

Attention
To Detail

Analytical
Skills

Color
Vision

Communication
Skills

STARTING SALARY

$37K-$102K2

JOBS AVAILABLE

762.6K3

Female electrician fixing a switch

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Diagnose and repair electrical issues
  • Plan and install electrical wiring and systems
  • Inspect, perform tests and troubleshoot systems
  • Perform maintenance checks
  • Practice safety procedures and handle tools carefully

Pathways to Becoming an Electrician

Education:

Earn your high school diploma or equivalent, then go to trade school.

Experience:

Land an apprenticeship to earn a salary while you learn the tricks of the trade.

Certifications:

Gain specialty and safety certifications to progress your career and increase your salary.

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Trade School

12 MONTHS - 2 YEARS

Certificate /Diploma

<$21K Program Cost

Leave school with little debt

$56.9K Median Salary

Land a job immediately

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COLLEGE

4+ YEARS

Bachelor's Degree

$106K College Cost

Average 4-year tuition cost

$62.2K Median Salary

Job hunt in a competitive industry

Start your Career in ELECTRICAL

The Path to Pro Training Program helps you understand what it takes to work in electrical and other skilled industries. You can identify the career you’ll find happiness in, get mentored by pros in that field, and learn the basics.