Electricians install conduit and wire, light fixtures, receptacles, and grounding systems to residences, commercial buildings, and industrial buildings. Electricians are needed in all aspects of the construction industry to get lights and power to the equipment. There are three tiers of electricians. A laborer is an entry level position that requires no prior experience or education. The next tier is a Journeyman, which requires 8,000 man hours (approximately 4 years) of verified electrical work experience. This experience qualifies you to take the state exam to be a Journeyman. The final tier is the Electrical Contractor license. This requires the same amount of work experience to qualify for the Electrical Contractor exam, which is more stringent than the Journeyman exam. To qualify for both exams, you must have approximately 4 years of verified work experience. This is an excellent career option for those looking to go straight to work out of high school.

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