Electrical Trades

Electricity is America’s main source of energy and everyone is affected by it. In Electrical Trades, students are trained to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and residential electrical systems.

An Electrical Trades student works in the program lab at the Springfield-Clark CTC.

Students develop skills by working in a lab setting and then progress to on-site projects. There are job shadowing opportunities, mentoring, and apprenticeship programs available. Senior students wire the Project House each year.

Experience and Skills Gained

Opportunities After Graduation

The Springfield Clark CTC Electrical Trades program is a state-approved Pre-Apprenticeship program. Students successfully completing the Electrical Training Alliance Interim Credential meeting the qualifications specified by non-union/union paths will enter the workforce as second year apprentices following graduation. Other students have the opportunity to enter the workforce as helpers, construction electricians, or construction wireman. The widening skills gap and retiring skilled tradesman have made electrical trades an in-demand career pathway. Currently, there aren’t enough people entering the field to fill openings left from retirees.

Career Opportunities include:

• Construction Wireman

• Construction Electrician

• Electrical Material Handler

• Electrical Apprentice

• Maintenance Electrician

• Lineman

• Low Voltage Installer