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About Electrical Programs
Training to become an electrician is offered by a number of public and private vocational-technical
schools and training academies in affiliation with local unions and contractor organizations. Employers
often hire students who complete these programs and usually start them at a more advanced level than
those without the training. Although licensing requirements vary from area to area, electricians usually
must pass an examination that tests their knowledge of electrical theory, the National Electrical Code,
and local electric and building codes.
Scope for an Electrician
Nearly two-thirds of wage and salary workers are employed in the construction industry; while the remainder
worked as maintenance electricians in other industries. As the population and economy grow, more
electricians will be needed to install and maintain electrical devices and wiring in homes, factories,
offices, and other structures. Although employment of maintenance electricians is steadier than that of
construction electricians, those working in the automotive and other manufacturing industries that are
sensitive to cyclical swings in the economy may be laid off during recessions.
Leading Programs
- Electrician
- Electrical Technician
- Diploma in Electrician Technology
- Electrical Mechanics
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