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Specialized Electrician Program in Pennsylvania by Penn Commercial

The electrician program at Penn Commercial serves Southwest Pennsylvania (including the Pittsburgh area) as well as students from Wheeling to Morgantown, West Virginia. Continue reading to learn more about our electrician classes, and the types of jobs and salaries for electricians in the U.S.

If you stop for a moment and think about the most crucial necessities in life, few are as important as electricity. Every setting needs electricity to properly function: homes, businesses, schools, and hospitals. You will probably not be able to name one that doesn’t. Making sure everyone has reliable electricity—and that they get it back quickly when it goes out—takes the work of skilled electricians.

Our electrician program offers the knowledge, perspective and abundant hands-on training to prepare you for a career in this high-demand field.

At the end of this nine-month electrician course, you will be able to work as a professional electrician and take advantage of the substantial demand for these professionals. Workers in the occupation as an electrician provide services nearly everyone takes for granted this day and age.

Winds of Change – New Alternative Energy Course Added

In light of the constantly evolving landscape of today’s energy needs, Penn Commercial has added “Alternative Energy” to its 9-month Electrician program. We’ve expanded the wealth of knowledge we offer to our students to help them prepare for the increasing need for environmentally conscious technicians. Aspects of this course include:

  • Constructing and wiring solar panels and windmills
  • Creating solar energy
  • Hands-on learning of the mechanics and operation of windmills
  • Understanding geothermal energy
  • Participating in turning geothermal energy into electricity
  • Studying the operations of an electric vehicle
How to Become an Electrician

When you enroll in Penn Commercial’s electrician diploma program, you will benefit from a hands-on education covering the areas necessary to work as a professional electrician and provide reliable services. Classes for electricians are available at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School – in Washington, PA 15301.

The program will cover the following:

  • Fundamentals of Electricity
  • Technical Mathematics
  • National Electrical Code
  • Residential Wiring
  • Commercial Wiring
  • Installation and Inspection

The main goal of the electrician program is to give you the education and essential knowledge about all the subjects you need to understand in order to provide reliable service as an electrician. At Penn Commercial Business/Technical School we will offer you opportunities to apply what you know in real, hands-on learning situations so you will be fully prepared for a career as an electrician.

Train to become an Electrician

Given the nature of the field, an extensive portion of your learning experience will involve hands-on training, working with our modern facilities and resources – similar to the training you would expect with an electrical apprenticeship.

A key strength of the electrician program is our faculty. Experienced electricians who have spent years working in the field and bring excellent teaching skills and relevant knowledge into your classroom will teach you the necessary theory you need to improve your abilities.

When Electrical Training School Starts

Classes are forming now, so the best way to get started is by calling 724-222-5330 today or stopping by our campus. Our staff is ready to provide information about our program and show you our facilities. Classes meet Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Getting Started at our Electrical Technical School

At Penn Commercial Business/Technical School, we strongly believe in empowerment. For us, that is the best way to help students achieve their professional goals and successfully launch new careers. And that is what we have been doing since 1929: empowering. For more than 80 years we have been training students and heightening their talents so they can be well prepared for the challenges they might encounter in the job market.

Electrician Jobs, Salaries, and Career Outlook

The employment opportunities for electricians have been growing significantly in the last few years. According to data retrieved from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job growth projection for electricians from 2019 to 2029 is 8%—which is much faster than average. The projected number of job openings for that same period is 62,200. *

This electrician training program is designed to produce graduates who are ready for entry-level positions such as electrician/helper, and who are typically employed by electrical contractors or wiring installation contractors, or are self-employed.

Electricians can work in different settings, such as:

  • Residential
  • Business
  • Office Buildings
  • Hospitals
  • Factories

There is a high demand for qualified electricians in the United States—which presents great opportunities for those looking into starting a career in that area. The electrician program will equip you with the required skills and abilities through personalized instruction, experienced faculty, cutting-edge facilities and strong academic support.

Some of the tasks you will be performing as an electrician include:

  • Repairing electrical systems
  • Examining electrical units
  • Maintaining electrical systems
  • Installing new systems
  • Estimating jobs
  • Customer service

“I’m most satisfied with the job placement assistance in my field of study.”

Wayne Wilson, Building Maintenance, Horizon Properties

 

Additional Program Entrance Requirements

In addition to your high school diploma or GED certificate, entrance to the electrician program at Penn Commercial requires the following:

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
  • Good hand/eye coordination
  • Ability to identify various colors (color-coded resistors and wires)
  • Manual dexterity and physical abilities including standing, bending, squatting and kneeling
 
WHO HIRES OUR GRADS
  • Bailey Technical Services, Inc.
  • Bright Light Enterprises
  • Circuit Contracting LLC
  • Diversified Air Systems, Inc
  • Erb Electric
  • Fletcher Industries, Inc.
  • General Electric
  • Gilmore Electric
  • Harrison Electric and Contracting
  • Hughes Electric
  • Integrated Technology Source
  • Lane Valente Industries
  • Leveltek Processing, Inc.
  • Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc.
  • Madeja Electric
  • McKean Plumbing and Heating
  • PAG Electrical Services
  • PA Transformer Tech, Inc.
  • Rivers Casino
  • Schultz Electric, Inc.
  • Smith Electric Service, Inc.
  • Tatman Electric
  • Trigg Construction Home Improvement LLC
  • Universal Stainless
  • Vinnie’s Electric
  • and many more

Students can find job placement assistance with services like job fairs, career counseling, interviewing workshops, job listings, resume assistance, employment newsletters and externships through our dedicated Career Services Department.

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