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There’s never been a better time to start a career as an electrician. Workforce shortages have been made worse by the fact that about 10,000 electricians retire each year, but only around 7,000 new electricians enter the field. Experts project strong job growth across the entire U.S., and median hourly wages are high. With an…

Being an electrician is a rewarding career. You can decide if this profession is right for you if you know some of the pros and cons. Before you start electrician training, here are some things to keep in mind. The Benefits of Being an Electrician 1. Electricians are in high demand. There will be 66,000…

Pursuing electrician careers requires a comprehensive review of the investment needed to become a certified professional. You’ll need to complete a training course and acquire a license. The profession also features equipment costs and other miscellaneous expenses. Here’s an overview of how much it costs to become an electrician: Electrician Careers Training Costs You need…

5 Dangers Faced When You Become an Electrician Are you someone who is looking to become an electrician? Like any other line of work, electrician work has its dangers, but no more so than other professions, including firefighters, construction workers, and loggers. Throughout your career as an electrician, you should expect to work in tight…

You’ve put in a lot of hours of training to become an electrician. Before branching out on your own as an independent contractor, there are a few more things you need to be straightened out. Finding the right insurance products as an electrician can be complex. To protect yourself, your business, and your co-workers, it’s…

An electrician school and apprentice program will typically include a schedule where a majority of the classes focus on class skills and hands-on training. One class that stands out among others is a drug-free safety program. Proper drug education serves many purposes in the world of electricians, with prevention being one of the key goals.…

As you go through electrician training and apprenticeship, you not only learn the skills needed in the field, but you have a lot of career decisions to make. If you decide to start your own business, you can enter the general electrical field or focus on unique options. A niche electrician business can work as…

  Many physical jobs come with general aches and pains. The key to maintaining a high level of performance without pain and aches is preparation. You know your own body and understand what common pains you may suffer with. As you start a career in electrical training, you can get over the early hurdles of…

If you have decided to pursue a career as an electrician, you will often need to complete an electrician apprenticeship first. An apprenticeship takes approximately four years to complete on average, so get a thorough understanding of what an apprenticeship involves before you invest the time and money. Use this overview of what you should expect during…

Is the electrical trade the right career for you? The road to becoming a professional electrician includes years of formal training and on-the-job practical apprenticeship experience. If you’re not sure whether to start down this path, take a look at the questions to ask right now. Do You Have Years to Invest in Training? Unlike…