Charlottesville will host NextGen Skilled Trades Day on October 4 at Piedmont Virginia Community College. The event will connect students, families, educators, and jobseekers with careers in the skilled trades. Visitors can explore electrician work, HVAC, welding, and other high-demand fields. Employers will share career paths, certifications, and apprenticeship opportunities. Hands-on demonstrations will give attendees […]
Becoming a licensed electrician is an important milestone in your career. The licensing exam is the final step between where you are now and the opportunities that come with professional certification. Whether you are preparing for your journeyman, master electrician, or contractor license, understanding what the exam entails can make a huge difference in […]
A Northwest Oklahoma City electrician and father of six, who’s spent 23 years building up his tool collection, had hundreds of tools stolen from the back of his truck while working on a job. The theft was caught on camera — suspects pulled up, loaded the tools into their vehicle, and were gone in under […]
SLIDESHOW: In 2023, cities in California topped the charts when it came to the highest compensation for electricians. However, there was a shift in 2024 — overwhelmingly, cities in Washington state make up most of the Top 10 highest-paying cities for electricians, according to data from “Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2024 Study,” provided by the […]
VIDEO: As construction booms in Utah, trade jobs are increasing in demand. Encore Electric is one Utah company actively recruiting electricians from entry-level to experienced. “What I am seeing in trades right now is somewhat of a shortage in skilled workers,” said Steven Wehr, with Encore Electric. “There is a huge need for it. There […]
The U.S. economy has a shocking problem: too few electricians. At least 10,000 openings need to be filled nationwide, with an annual shortfall of around 3,000 electricians, according to workforce estimates. Many of these jobs offer six-figure salaries, full benefits, and long-term stability—yet positions remain vacant. The shortage comes at a time when demand has […]
Starting September 1, sales contracts for residential solar energy panels are prohibited from making misleading statements about the performance or cost of solar energy panels and must have contracts that include the consumer’s right to cancel the contract within five business days. Under Senate Bill 1036 (89th Texas Legislature), authored by state Senator Judith Zaffirini of Laredo, […]
Preparing for your electrical licensing exam isn’t just about knowing the code—it’s also about managing your time, energy, and money wisely. One area many people overlook? Budgeting for the full cost of exam preparation. Without a plan, small expenses can add up quickly and create unnecessary stress. Start by understanding the core costs. Most exams […]
It is attention to minute, specific details that can make a 5-to-10 point difference on an electrical licensing exam. A common mistake test takers make is rushing through the question and selecting the first answer that feels right—without checking if it reads right. It is highly imperative to reread a test question after you think […]