Career Stats
- Growth & Wages*
- + 12% by 2018
- approximately $48,275
- Job Prospects
- Construction Companies
- Residential & Commercial Electrician
- Building Equipment Contractors
- Independent Business
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Electrician Careers
The US. Energy Information Administration estimates that 507 billion kilowatt hours were used in 2010 to light both commercial and residential properties.‡ That doesn’t include the amount of electricity it takes to light street lamps, highways, and stoplights which just shows how important electrician careers will be for years to come. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts electrician jobs to grow 12% through 2018. That’s 777,900 jobs!*
Did you know?
The BLS estimates that 79% of all trained electricians work on construction sites or with construction companies. There are also countless other electrician professions such as working with an established electrical contracting firm, factories, independent electrical work, and more.
Customers appreciate trained electricians who can perform maintenance work, install electrical equipment, and upgrading equipment. No matter which of the electrician careers you choose, your education from PCDI is sure to enable you to reach your future goals.
Training for Electrician careers
PCDI’s electrician school is designed to light the way to your future in electrician careers. 14 easy to follow comprehensive courses will give you the skills you need for success in today’s competitive repair market. Since each lesson is offered online, you set your own pace. Study when or wherever is best for you. That means you could be ready to pursue electrician careers in as little as 6 months.
And, we make beginning simple. All your study materials, including textbooks and workbooks, are included in our low tuition. Plus, interest-free monthly payment plans make getting your electrician training affordable.
Why Wait?
Start your electrician career today! Enroll online or call 1-888-909-0558 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.
Enroll Now » Request Info »Interested in Electrician careers? Learn more about our electrician course materials and options for financing your education by visiting AshworthCollege.edu. Ashworth College is a division of PCDI, a leader in distance education.
* Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Electricians.
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