IEC Pennsylvania, the state chapter of Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), will be accepting applications May 24 through June 2 for its next electrical apprenticeship class.
The four-year program, registered with the U.S. Department of Labor and Pennsylvania Apprenticeship and Training Council, will cover residential, commercial and industrial construction and electrical wiring.
Applicants must be at least 17 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Accepted individuals will work full-time as apprentices for electrical contractors to gain hands-on experience in the field and attend employer-paid instructional classes in-person and online.
Classes begin in late August.
“Demand for electricians is growing and choosing to become an electrician provides excellent earning potential,” Marissa Bankert, IEC Pennsylvania executive director, said. “If you are interested in starting a career as an electrician, or are considering a career change, apprenticeship is a path that offers on-the-job training and enables you to earn a wage while you learn.”
Approximately 79,900 openings for electricians are projected annually through 2031, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.
As of May 2022, the median annual wage for electricians in Pennsylvania was $73,540.
IEC Pennsylvania represents merit-shop and independent electrical and systems contractors in 64 counties.