According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the job outlook for electricians is expected to be good, especially for those with the right technical skills. Employment of electricians is expected to increase as fast as average for all occupations through the year 2014. As new technology becomes more commonplace in society, the demand for electricians to install and maintain electrical devices and wiring in homes, factories, offices, and other structures should increase.* TESST College of Technology can provide the knowledge and job training you need to become an electrician.
Career Preparation
When you receive your Electrician Certificate, you can seek entry-level positions as an electrician on new construction projects or on additions for restoration sites; you may also secure commercial or industrial maintenance positions.
To learn more, select a campus below.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-2009 Edition. Accessed April 2008, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos206.htm.