The Electrification of America

etA College Credits →
Individuals participating in the various apprenticeship training programs can receive college-level credit for their efforts, while those working to improve their skills level may qualify for CEUs.

Inside Wireman →
Install and maintain all of the various types of electrical systems found in commercial and industrial facilities. Equipment used may include lighting, receptacles, motors, heating equipment, and systems that control the operation of all of a facility's energy usage.

Outside Lineman →
Ensure electrical power is properly distributed from power plant generation facilities to end-users. Install and maintain all types of power transmission and distribution systems for industrial, commercial, and residential markets.

Installer Technician →
Work beside the Wireman to install the network of low-voltage cabling that is used for video, voice and data or other low-voltage signaling.

Residential Inside Wireman →
Install and maintain all of the various types of electrical systems found in homes and other types of residential settings. Equipment may include computer networks, energy management systems, security systems, fire alarm systems as well as the standard power distribution systems to lights and receptacles throughout the home.

etA Training Certifications →
By working through local JATC and AJATC affiliates throughout North America, students can receive certifications in multiple disciplines. Browse through the different certification programs to learn more about each using the link above.

Inside Wireman Training Center Map →
Click to view a map highlighting Inside Wireman Training Centers in the United States.

Outside Lineman Training Center Map →
Click to view a map highlighting Outside Lineman Training Centers in the United States.

ELECTRI Project Mangement Apprenticeship →
The NECA/ELECTRI Project Management Apprenticeship provides aspiring electrical project managers with the technical expertise, leadership abilities, and business acumen needed to work on large-scale electrical projects successfully.

NECA Student Chapters →
Student chapter programming creates opportunities for students, contractors, and educators to build relationships.

NECA Student Chapter Grants →
ELECTRI provides grants for NECA Student Chapters which are matched by the sponsoring NECA Chapter.

ELECTRI Student Chapter Faculty Stipends →
ELECTRI offers annual support stipends to the advisors who are mentoring NECA Student Chapters at their institutions. These stipends encourage faculty members to take the time and effort to give their students the best possible chapter experience.

Gerald Schulz Scholarship →
Gerald “Jerry” Schulz and his wife Mary donated $100,000 to establish a scholarship aimed at inspiring students to pursue fulfilling careers in the electrical construction industry, addressing its unique technical and managerial challenges.

Wendt Scholarship →
The Wendt Scholarship, established in 2001, supports NECA Chapters offering NECA Education programs. Named for Al and Margaret Wendt of Cannon & Wendt Electric in Phoenix, it honors their $1 million contribution to the ELECTRI International Education Center.

ELECTRI Talent Initiative Program →
ELECTRI International’s Talent Initiative is a positive force in creating a talent pipeline for electrical contractors who want to hire qualified college graduates to sustain and grow their businesses.

ECIC Challenge →
The Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge (ECIC) gives university students and faculty advisors the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and creativity in designing and constructing (virtually) the most innovative electrical system solutions to meet their assigned customer’s needs.

Student Chapter of the Year →
NECA Student Chapters promote activities that expose students to the electrical contracting industry and also facilitate interaction between members and students. NECA launched the Student Chapter of the Year awards program in 2014 to recognize and reward participating students, faculty and NECA staff working hard year-round to run successful Student Chapters.

Veterans Electrical Entry Program (VEEP) →
The Veteran’s Electrical Entry Program (VEEP) is designed by the electrical training ALLIANCE to provide transitioning service members and recently separated veterans the ability to reenter the civilian workforce in a high-demand field.

Helmets to Hardhats →
Helmets to Hardhats’ (H2H) mission is to help transition our military heroes into successful civilian careers in the building trades.

Gain access to NECA Member resources and ELECTRI toolkits to aid in Workforce Development that will take your business to the next level!

ELECTRI Internship Toolkit →
ELECTRI International is proud to present Best Practices: Internships in the Electrical Construction Industry— a complete toolkit to support contractors through the full lifecycle of an internship program.

NECA EARN →
NECA partners with institutions of higher education on degree and certificate programs. Specially curated for individuals in electrical construction firms, these programs will allow people across firms to grow in their roles.

NECA Government Affairs →
NECA is your voice on Capitol Hill. For more than 100 years, NECA has worked to advance legislation and regulatory policies that impact your opportunity and ability to operate efficiently, profitably and in the best interest of your electrical construction customers.

NECA Future Leaders →
Join Future Leaders and connect with the industry, power your career progression, and prepare to be a change agent in your organization. NECA Future Leaders is committed to enhancing leadership skills through education, innovation, and collaboration.