Electrician Apprentice

Be ready to start an apprenticeship and pass your licensing exam later.

Start with Everything You Need to Know About Electrical Panels (25 min, Electrician U), then 4 Basic Electrical Testers & HOW TO USE THEM (15 min, Electrician U). All 33 lessons in Electrician Apprentice are free. No degree. Paid apprenticeship; licence by exam later. Not legal advice: check your state. A starter kit costs about $140. About $62k a year (US median, electricians).

To start: No degree. Paid apprenticeship; licence by exam later. Not legal advice: check your state. Earning: About $62k a year (US median, electricians).

  1. Electrical theory

    Volts, amps, circuits.

  2. Residential wiring

    Outlets, switches, panels.

  3. Low voltage and smart home

    A growing side.

  4. Solar

    Where the work is growing.

  5. Get hired

    A CV that gets read, interviews you are ready for, and the first offer negotiated.

  6. Money basics for your first pay

    Budget it, save it, and start investing early.