Apprenticeship

A WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT

  
    Enjoy working with your hands?
  
    Want to learn a trade?

Consider a Registered Apprenticeship!

Apprenticeships provide you the opportunity to earn money while you are learning a skill that is in high demand. This program is a unique and valuable opportunity Design Electric offers to all employees. In a few years, you can qualify to receive your Electrical Journeyman's license.
Any employee can apply!

“Workers who complete apprenticeship programs earn
$300,000 more over a lifetime than their peers who don’t.”

— U.S. Department of Labor

Where to Start

1. APPLY

2. REGISTER

Sign up with the Technical Center most convenient for you. Registration begins in August for Fall classes and December for Spring classes.

3. EARN & LEARN

Attend class, apply what you learn, get the training you need to advance in the Electrical field.

Apprenticeship

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are paid jobs while gaining skills and training. It is not an internship. “Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized, portable credential.” -www.apprenticeship.gov

How long does it take to become a Journeyman?

Approximately 4 years. The VA department of labor stipulates that an apprentice must have 2,000 on-the-job hours per year; and 144 classroom hours per year.

Will Design Electric cover the cost of the apprenticehip program?

Design Electric will pay 100% of the apprentice's tuition as long as they maintain a grade of 80% or above per semester and do not miss more than 9 classroom hours per class.

What is the schedule?

Semesters run from August - November and then January - May

Enjoy working with your hands?

Want to learn a trade?