Electrician Apprenticeship Diploma Program in Paterson, New Jersey
Train for this rewarding career in as few as 9 months!
- Study close to home at our campus in Paterson
- Graduates are prepared to enter an apprenticeship with the NJIECA, and upon completion of their first year apprenticeship exam will be awarded second-year apprentice status.
Electricians install and maintain electrical wiring systems, supplying light, power, air-conditioning, and refrigeration for private and commercial buildings. As homes and businesses become increasingly wired to meet the growing technological needs, electricians will be in greater demand to update and maintain older electrical systems and equipment. The emerging alternative energy industry will also provide increased career opportunities in the field.
Prepare for a career as an electrician through technical and practical instruction on residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems, including proper grounding, GFCIs, and maintenance and testing of wiring.
Why Become an Electrician?
Becoming an electrician holds numerous appealing aspects as a career choice. First, it offers a stable job outlook due to the consistent need for electrical services, ensuring a reliable career path. Electricians also encounter a diverse range of challenges, working across various environments from residential areas to industrial settings, which keeps the work engaging and dynamic.
Secondly, the profession provides hands-on, practical work, ideal for those who enjoy problem-solving with wires, circuits, and electrical components. Financially, skilled electricians often enjoy competitive compensation, with ample opportunities for career growth through specialization or managerial roles. Moreover, the profession offers a relatively quick entry into the workforce through apprenticeships and vocational training, providing a rewarding career path where one can directly impact the safety and functionality of electrical systems in homes and businesses.
About Eastwick College
As you pass by classrooms, you’ll notice that they’re buzzing with activity: students are on their feet and working together, learning how to perform an echocardiogram, install an air conditioning and refrigeration unit, or assist in a simulated surgery. We haven’t done away with textbooks entirely, of course, but the emphasis is on taking the knowledge learned in those books and applying them in hands-on settings so that students are confident and capable in what they’ve learned. As a result, classrooms often look more like nursing laboratories, operating rooms, or construction zones, with students working with some of the same equipment and techniques they’ll use on the job.
