Apprentice applications are open from September 1 through March 31
Start Your Career as an Electrician
Prepare for a career in the electrical industry through a five-year apprenticeship that combines classroom education, hands-on training, and paid on-the-job experience.
A Career Built on Skill, Opportunity, and Growth
Electricians play an essential role in powering homes, businesses, industries, and communities. The electrical trade offers a rewarding career for individuals who enjoy problem-solving, hands-on work, and learning new technology.
Hands-On Work
Work with tools, technology, and real electrical systems.
Problem Solving
Troubleshoot challenges and develop valuable technical skills.
Career Growth
Build experience that leads to long-term opportunities.
Work Variety
Gain experience across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Get Paid to Learn a Skilled Trade
Build Your Electrical Career
Begin building a career through structured training, real job experience, and classroom instruction.
Avoid Student Debt
Build a career without the financial burden of traditional education.
Classroom & Field Training
Learn electrical theory while applying those skills in real-world environments.
Progressive Wages
Increase your earning potential as you complete training milestones.
Five Years. One Career. Endless Possibilities.
What You’ll Learn
Core Classes
DC Theory
AC Theory
Electrical Code, Standards, and Practices
Conduit Fabrication
Construction Drawings and Documentation
Electrical Test Instruments
Code Calculations
Grounding and Bonding
Transformers
Electrical Safety and Safe Work Practices
Advanced Classes
Motors and Motor Controls
Programmable Logic Controllers
Building Automation
Instrumentation
Fire Alarm Systems
Structured Cabling and Power-Limited Systems
Photovoltaic Systems
Electronic Security and Access Control
Health Care Facility Electrical Systems
Lightning Protection
Experience Every Side of the Electrical Industry
Commercial Buildings
Manufacturing Facilities
Schools & Healthcare Facilities
Residential Construction
Infrastructure Projects
After you graduate
Become a Journeyman Wiremen
Complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and required classroom instruction. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, graduates become Journeyman Wiremen prepared to work independently in the electrical industry.
Career Advancement
Continue your education through college credit opportunities and professional development programs:
Up to 60 ACE-recognized college credits
Associate degree opportunities through CCBC
Bachelor's degree pathways through Rowan University and Electrical Training ALLIANCE
Are You Eligible?
General Requirments
Must be 18 years old
Have a high school diploma or GED
Have a passing grade in Algebra 1
Have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
Reliable transportation
You must be a resident of Beaver, Lawrence, Mercer, or Crawford County
Physical Requirements
Climb ladders, scaffolds, poles, and elevated work platforms.
Work in confined spaces such as attics, crawlspaces, and manholes.
Lift and carry materials weighing approximately 25 to 50 pounds.
Use hand tools and power tools.
Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
Application Process
Submit an application.
Provide required documentation.
Complete an aptitude test, if required.
Participate in an interview.
Qualified applicants are placed on an eligibility list.
Applicants may be selected as apprenticeship opportunities become available.
Start Building Your Future Today
A career as an electrician provides stability, opportunity, and the satisfaction of building something that matters.