The school I plan on going to is approved by the state.

2 Responses to “Are Trade Schools A Good Way To To Become A Electrician??”

1. James M says:

   July 29, 2009 at 8:56 pm

   No they are not. That is because they cannot offer you the on the job training with a journeyman electrician that is necessary to get an electrician’s license. They simply train by the book, and then leave it to you to FIND an apprenticeship. This is nearly impossible to do coming out of one of those institutions.
   You want to go to the Electrical Union Hall in your area. Look in the yellow pages and find it. Listed probably under United Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, or similarly .
   Ask for an application to enter into an apprenticeship program thru the Union. What will happen is they do offer those thru several companies who hire Union Electricians that hire Apprentices. You will be required to serve as an apprentice, plus go to class every week for about 3 hours and pass regular exams. The apprenticeship last nearly 4- 5 years to become an Electrician.
   If chosen for as an Apprentice, you will be paid a % of the journeyman’s Salary. About 25% to start (.25 x $35 per hour ) and that percentage increases as your training progresses.
2. John himself says:

   July 29, 2009 at 9:55 pm

   Apprenticeships are the only good way to become a licensed (real) electrician. You will attend a trade school as part of your apprenticeship. You will need the license to work as an electrician. The union program is very good, but it is not the only way. There are non union apprentice programs also.