Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC Dallas), is located in Irving, Texas, about 17 miles away from Dallas. IEC's electrician apprenticeship program requires apprentices to work full time while attending class one night per week. It is a four-year program. Upon completion, apprentices receive a certificate of completion and are able to work anywhere in the United States. Apprentices are supervised during their training and must complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training to graduate. Apprentices are paid for their work and receive wage increases as they continue in the program, although apprentices must pass each semester's requirements in order to continue.
Independent Electrical Contractors Dallas
1931 Hereford Drive
Irving, TX 75038
972-550-1133
iecdallas.com
The North Texas Electrical Training Center, in Grand Prairie, Texas (about 22 miles from Dallas), is a five-year electrician apprenticeship program. Apprentices must complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training in order to complete the program, as well as 192 classroom hours, which are divided over the five years of the apprentice program. Applications are accepted year-round, and candidates are interviewed as part of the acceptance procedure. Apprentices are paid an hourly rate and receive benefits that include health and dental care. The required semester tuition begins at $164 and goes up, depending on the apprentice's state of residency.
North Texas Electrical Training Center
680 W. Tarrant Road
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
972-266-8383
ntejatc.org
The Construction Education Foundation of North Texas offers classes for students looking to begin their careers as electricians or advance further in the field. Four different programs are offered. Program choice depends on the student's individual skill level and experience. Class fees are currently $905 per semester and include 80 hours of coursework. Classes are offered in both English and Spanish and include science, math, currents, building code and installations, among others.
Construction Education Foundation of North Texas
1401-A Royal Lane
Irving, TX 75063
972-574-5200
ntcef.org