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Adrian’s Answer
You need Wiring and Safety training, Pick a school that fits you best or the immediate and best way is through an apprentice to make money while learning, providing assurance in your installations (No time for a redo)
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Roger’s Answer
Oscar,
First let me applaud you, it's a great profession and companies are looking every day for qualified people.
I got my start working part time for a friend of mine learning a little each day. The best thing I did was get some learning material from Mike Holt, you can look him up on u tube for free. I bought some of his videos and studied every day for about 9 months. I took the Chicago License test and passed my first time around. I opened my own business and now I'm a Certified Building Official doing electrical inspections.
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Rick
Best of luck
First let me applaud you, it's a great profession and companies are looking every day for qualified people.
I got my start working part time for a friend of mine learning a little each day. The best thing I did was get some learning material from Mike Holt, you can look him up on u tube for free. I bought some of his videos and studied every day for about 9 months. I took the Chicago License test and passed my first time around. I opened my own business and now I'm a Certified Building Official doing electrical inspections.
Thanks
Rick
Best of luck
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Angel’s Answer
To become an electrician while actively in high school, follow these steps:
High School Courses: Focus on math, science, and technical classes like electrical systems, shop, or physics.
Vocational Training: Look for programs or internships offering hands-on electrical training during high school.
Apprenticeship: After graduation, join an apprenticeship program (typically 3-5 years) for on-the-job learning.
Licensing: Complete necessary exams to obtain a state license.
Continual Learning: Stay updated on electrical codes and safety regulations.
High School Courses: Focus on math, science, and technical classes like electrical systems, shop, or physics.
Vocational Training: Look for programs or internships offering hands-on electrical training during high school.
Apprenticeship: After graduation, join an apprenticeship program (typically 3-5 years) for on-the-job learning.
Licensing: Complete necessary exams to obtain a state license.
Continual Learning: Stay updated on electrical codes and safety regulations.
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Brian’s Answer
Angels answer is spot on. As an electrician who started with private contractors and is now Union id also recommend researching your local IBEW this could save you on classes during the apprenticeship and get you better benefits in the long run. I realize that’s a somewhat divisive path and I do acknowledge that the union is not the same in every state. It’s just something to look into first, it may be the way to go but it’s not the only way to go.
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