Electrician
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes, businesses, and industrial facilities. It's a hands-on career that combines problem-solving with physical work — and it's one of the most in-demand trades in the country.
A Day in the Life
You might spend the morning running wiring through a new construction site, the afternoon troubleshooting a commercial building's electrical panel, and finish the day reviewing blueprints for tomorrow's job. Every day brings a different location and a different puzzle to solve.
How to Get There
Most electricians complete a 4-5 year apprenticeship that combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. No college degree is required. After your apprenticeship, you become a journeyman electrician, and with more experience and exams, you can become a master electrician or start your own business.
Electrician
No student debt, hands-on problem solving every day, and a career that's impossible to outsource. Two electricians explain how the trades can offer financial freedom, job security, and genuine pride in your work.
Watch Episode