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Want to Train as an Electrician? Learn What to Look for in an Apprentice Program
Many electricians offer apprentice programs or training to allow individuals like you to become journeyman electricians. There is a benefit to an apprenticeship for both the student and the teacher:…
4 Reasons Why Becoming An Electrician Is A Great Career Path
Finding a solid career path with job security and a promising future can be challenging. Four year degrees can be expensive, and many college graduates find themselves struggling to compete…
Your Questions About Electrician Workplace Safety Answered
No one can deny that becoming an electrician and small-business owner is rewarding. You’ll make your clients’ homes safer, better and brighter while working either for yourself or with a…
Perfect Practice Makes Perfect Safety
Recently I have taken up playing golf. Since I have not played a lot in the past, I find learning to play well is a challenge. When you watch one…
Starting an Apprenticeship: A Few Dos and Don’ts to Keep in Mind
For many, an apprenticeship is the best way to enter the workforce with the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’ve received the right on-the-job training to succeed. You’ve…
3 Ways to Shine on Your First Day as an Electrical Apprentice
Starting a new job is always a little nerve-wracking, and an apprenticeship may be even more so. After all, your first day as an electrical apprentice isn’t just your first…
Four Unconventional Electrical Job Opportunities For Electricians
The demand for electricians is going to grow by double-digits over the next decade, so there has never been a better time to enter this satisfying, well-paying career. There will…
3 Vital Safety Training Courses for Electricians and Apprentices
Completing an apprenticeship to become an electrician is an excellent vocational choice. It’s a well-respected trade that offers an attractive salary, includes a wide variety of work environments, and sees…
10 Tools Every Apprentice Electrician Needs in Their Tool Belt
Apprentice electricians may have tools provided for them, or they may be responsible for purchasing their own tools, depending on the program in which they’re enrolled. However, every electrician-in-training eventually…
Your Apprenticeship Is Over: A Few Signs You’re Ready to Start Your Own Small Business
You’ve successfully made it through your electrician apprenticeship, and everyone in your life is asking what you’re going to do next. You know that working for an established electrician is…