Electrician School
So you're looking for an Electrician School (better known as a vocational or technical school)? First of all, let's look at the reasons for attending an electrician school.
Many States do not have school attendance as a requirement but instead may accept several years of practical hands-on experience. So, if you're planning on becoming licensed in the future, check with your State's licensing board to find out what their requirements are.
In an trade school, you will learn the basics of Electrical Theory , wiring methods, troubleshooting, electrical codes, electrical definitions, electrical equipment, blue print reading, electrical calculations, safety practices and many other things that you inevitably need to know in order to work safely in this trade, and prevent an Accident at Work such as something like this (see the video below) from happening.
You will typically need to be a high school graduate. If you're not, then You OWE it to yourself. Finish High School at Home....
Some schools require that you are sponsored by a union or a contractor. Careful about this point, because even if the school doesn't require sponsorship, your State may require it. So be clear about this!
When you find a school, make sure to ask your sponsor (employer) if they would like to contribute towards your tuition! It usually is tax deductible, and many sponsors make some kind of financial contribution.
Nice video (below) of an Electrician Training Program in Bellingham Technical College, WA.
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Technically, there may be many ways to get licensed without the formal schooling, but from a practical point of view, going to a vocational school (
