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Applicants
Inside Wireman
Become a highly skilled electrician working on commercial, industrial, and large-scale electrical systems—developing skills you can use anywhere.

Program Overview and Curriculum

Application Requirements and Process

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Sound & Communication
Train for a fast-growing field focused on low-voltage systems like data networks, fire alarm, security and communications infrastructure.

Program Overview and Curriculum

Application Requirements and Process

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Intelligent Transportation Systems
Help power the future of transportation by working on traffic signals, roadway technology and smart transportation systems.

Program Overview and Curriculum

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Opportunities for Veterans

Our program offers military veterans a direct route into a skilled trade with strong pay, full benefits, and long-term stability.

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Apprentices
Electrician Trainees
Entry-Level Electrician Training Path

An Electrician Trainee works under the supervision of certified electricians while completing approved training and gaining experience toward California electrician certification.
Electrician Trainees (ET)

Program Overview and Curriculum

How to Become an ET

Maintaining Your ET Card

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Continuing Education
Advance Your Career

Stay certified, sharpen your skills, and keep your career moving forward with trusted IBEW training. From code updates and certification renewal to advanced skills development, continuing education helps you stay competitive, confident and ready for the demands of a changing industry.
Continuing Education

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State Certification Renewal

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Resources

The Electrical Training Institute apprenticeship programs are part of a much larger world of unions and the electrical industry. The following are various resources to help you now or in the future.

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General Resources

Union representing electrical workers in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Unions - North America’s largest electrical union.

Represents union electrical contractors and partners with IBEW to support training, safety and quality electrical construction.

necasandiego.org

The training partner of the IBEW and NECA, providing industry-endorsed curriculum, education standards, and learning resources.

electricaltraining
alliance.org

A coalition of affiliated construction unions representing skilled workers and advocating for quality jobs across San Diego County.

sdbuildingtrades.com

A public two-year community college serving North San Diego County with career education, certificates, and degree programs.

A nonprofit learning platform offering free, self-paced lessons and practice across math, science and other subjects.

khanacademy.org

Connects job seekers, employers and training providers to career resources and workforce development opportunities across the region.

workforce.org/ccj

Promotes apprenticeship opportunities across California and helps connect prospective apprentices with state-registered training programs.

calapprenticeship.org

The California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) administers California apprenticeship law and oversees standards for wages, training, working conditions and program quality.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration protects workers by setting and enforcing safety standards and providing training, outreach, education and assistance.

Provides union members and families access to savings, discounts, scholarships and benefits through union-supported programs.

A pre-apprenticeship program helping veterans transition into electrical careers through training, mentorship, and direct apprenticeship pathways.