Oklahoma City electrician Matt Brown recovered many of his tools after police uncovered what appears to be a theft ring involving pawn shops in Newcastle. According to News9, Brown’s tools—collected over two decades—showed up in a pawn shop database. Police identified a suspect and issued an arrest warrant in McClain County. Brown said he saw […]
The Santa Cruz County Provisional Community College District (SCCPCCD) launched its first electrician certificate program on August 21 with strong backing from South32 Hermosa. The initiative begins with 16 students and marks the start of a larger partnership designed to strengthen technical education and expand career opportunities in the county, according to reporting by My […]
Passing the electrical exam isn’t just about knowing the answers; it’s about knowing how to study. And if you’re using a comprehensive exam prep textbook, you’re already on the right track. But simply owning the book isn’t enough. You need a focused strategy to maximize it, and your study time. If you’re serious about passing […]
At just 23 years old, Jacob Palmer of Concord, North Carolina, is proving that a successful career does not always require a college degree. Instead of taking on student loans and classroom lectures, Palmer chose the skilled trades and built a thriving career as an electrician. Today, he runs his own business and earns a […]
The Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners recently held a public hearing to consider removing a long-standing exemption that allows low-voltage technicians to work without a full journeyperson electrician license for smaller jobs like landscape lighting, security system installs, and doorbell work. The proposal drew strong opposition from contractors, trade associations, and business leaders who said […]
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 […]
One of the biggest challenges electricians face on the licensing exam isn’t the math or even the tricky word problems—it’s confusing similar NEC Articles. With hundreds of pages and overlapping topics, it’s easy to flip to the wrong section and waste precious minutes. Worse, picking the wrong Article can mean a completely wrong answer. The […]
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 […]