Learn the trade.
Build your
future.
Turn ambition into a career in the electrical industry. Earn a paycheck, learn from experienced instructors, and work toward a nationally recognized credential—all without student loans.
Starting hourly wage
Entry wages are based on experience. No experience is required to get started, with raises every 1,000 hours of on-the-job training.
See how it worksA skilled trade.
A new direction.
The IEC electrical training apprenticeship program connects people ready to start a career with electrical contractors who need skilled, productive employees.
As homes and businesses depend more on electrical systems, trained electricians play an essential role. Combine paid employment with classroom instruction and work toward national certification through the U.S. Department of Labor.
IEC provides year-round job referral services for apprentice applicants and contractors seeking employees. Online and classroom programs start throughout the year in Florida.
A paycheck today.
Skills for tomorrow.
Learn in the classroom. Apply it on the job. Build your career while earning an income.
Understand the costs- Earn from day one on the job
Apprentices earn wages from their employer while enrolled in the program. Entry wages start at $16.50 per hour, based on experience.
- Progress as your experience grows
Receive a raise every 1,000 hours of on-the-job training, known as OJT.
- Keep working while you study
Attend classes twice a week after work, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., for 180 hours of classroom instruction each year.
- Work toward certification and licensing
IEC describes a pathway to the Journeyman’s Exam after program completion and 8,000 hours of OJT rather than 12,000—saving around two years. Ask IEC about the requirements that apply to your licensing jurisdiction.
- Build toward further education
Earn college credit toward a college degree while developing your trade skills.
- Train without student loans
Complete your training while earning an income, without taking on student debt. Tuition is covered for apprentices; annual book costs are outlined below.
Bring your drive.
Start here.
You don’t need electrical experience to begin. Interested candidates must meet these entry requirements.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Be physically capable of performing the work of the trade.
- Work with an IEC member electrical contractor.
Be employed by a member contractor, or work with IEC Florida West Coast Chapter to secure employment with a member contractor before starting the program.
Invest your effort.
Keep student debt out.
Understand what’s covered and what to plan for before you begin.
Tuition is covered.
Tuition is free to the apprentice, funded by the member contractor, IEC Florida West Coast Chapter, the State of Florida, and the institution where you attend classes.
Plan for your materials.
Book costs vary by year. Some member contractors pay these costs for their apprentices; ask your employer about book support.
Questions about tuition, book costs, or employer support? Contact IEC for details before you begin.
Your classroom.
Within reach.
Attend at a local campus or join a live, instructor-led class from your computer.
- Hillsborough Community College
Dale Mabry Campus
- Hillsborough Community College
Plant City Campus
- Pinellas Technical College
Clearwater
- Marchman Technical College
New Port Richey
Your next chapter
starts with an email.
Ready to begin? Send your résumé to Isabella at IEC Florida to apply for the apprenticeship program.
Isabella@IECFlorida.org- Review the requirements
Check your eligibility and explore the class locations and distance learning option.
- Send your résumé
Use the email button to open your email app, attach your résumé, and send your application.
- Need help finding an employer?
Contact director@iecflorida.org for assistance connecting with an IEC member contractor before starting the program.