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What does it take to work as an electrician? You need to master the technical side of things and have great teamwork skills. You can learn these skills with time and experience. Find out more!

If you want to work as an electrician, you must earn a certification from a state approved training program. And there is good reason for that. Click now to learn why!

If you are interested in becoming an electrician, you might wonder how much an electrician works in a typical week. It can vary depending on the job, the employer, and even the weather! Click here to find out more.

A multimeter is a measuring tool that can measure the ohms, amps, and volts of an electrical device or system. Want to learn more? Click here to read on.

Employers in many industries are turning to automation. This is particularly evident in manufacturing plants, where a machine can complete repetitive tasks faster and with more accuracy than a human. The question is, are employers in the construction industry also turning to machine automation? Click now to learn more.

In October 2021, 260,000 permits to build new homes were issued in the U.S., most in one month in history. What does that mean for electricians? Click to learn more.

More than half of working adult Americans want to switch careers. Click now to learn the factors you should consider if you want to make a career change,

If you're interested in joining the trades, you may wonder if previous experience working in the field or with your hands is required. Click now to find out why joining a trade school is perfect for beginners!

COVID-19 forced electrical training schools to conduct classes entirely online. Now that restrictions have eased, most classes are in person. Click now to learn the advantages of in-person training and why there are very few electrician training courses offered online.

Do you know the costs associated with becoming an electrician? There are a few fees that you should be aware of. Here is a breakdown!

The skilled labor sector is suffering from a worker shortage, brought on by older people retiring and younger people unable to fill those positions. Find out more now!

Working as an electrician and working as a lineman are two different careers, but people often confuse them as the same job. Click now to compare the two careers!

A new infrastructure deal passed in the senate. While not yet official (it still must pass a vote in the House), it does signal a major shift in how we consume energy in the U.S. And that's a good thing for electricians.

Trade jobs are considered reliable and steady. Which trade careers offer the highest pay? Click now to find out!

Warehousing has long been one of the US’s most reliable means of employment. Millions of Americans are employed in warehouses all across the country. But there are a few reasons why warehousing isn’t an ideal career path. Learn why now!

Women interested in joining the construction trades should not hesitate! Click now to learn why the electrical industry offers ample opportunity and fair wages for most everyone.

When you walk out on the job site for the first time as a trainee electrician, will you be doing wiring work straight off, or will you be handed a shovel?

If you want to become an electrician, you need to attend an electrical trade school with a lab! Click now to learn more.

Ever what the difference between a residential and commercial electrician? We have the answers! Click now to learn more.

The California Electrical Certification Exam is the exam you need to take in order to become a certified electrician. Learn all about it now!

Many young adults who were in the foster system are unaware that they qualify for California Chafee grants, which cover thousands in education costs!

The electrical industry has been affected by COVID-19, but the good news is that it seems to have held steady compared to other industries. Let’s take a look at what we’ve learned about the electrical industry in the past year.

Master electricians are leaders in the field. Journeyperson and electrician apprentices work under the supervision of a master electrician. Find out how you can work your way up the ranks now!

Because of the COVID pandemic and the resulting shutdowns, millions find themselves without jobs. The good news: California offers unemployed workers the ability to train for a career in the trades.

Overwhelmed by the cost of tools needed to be a commercial electrician? You're not alone. Learn what tools you really need, and save money.

Have you been wanting to get a job in the electrical trade, but you're not sure how to get your foot in the door with a local company?

AB-2060 gives California counties grant money to disperse to recently released prisoners who are looking to attend a vocational school. If you are interested in attending I-TAP and need the financial assistance provided by AB-2060, you can find out more by clicking here or contacting us.

Veterans can use their GI Bill benefits to pay for vocational schooling like I-TAP's electrician apprenticeship program.

Electricians are one of the most sought-after classes of skilled labor in the United States, but employers nationwide struggle to fill positions.

I-TAP is excited to announce our new status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization! This is part of our commitment to all current and future students our staff that teaching, learning, and preparing for the workforce always comes first at I-TAP.

Want to become an electrician? Find out how long it takes to complete electrical trade school. In most cases, it takes only a few months.

The ever-increasing cost of electricity is going to push California’s 900,000+ businesses to find a solution that only commercial electricians can provide.

Want to find out the kind of physical toll you can expect working as an electrician? Click now to learn more about the trade industry and the kind of work you'll do as an electrician!

Want to become an electrician but don't know where to start? Start here! Learn about how you can become an electrician in California so you can get started on your journey today.

The electrician career is expected to grow significantly over the next decade. Find out more about why now is the best time to pursue an electrical career.

Our 5-Year Electrical Trainee Program gives you the option to learn and earn money as you work towards your certification. Learn more!

If you are looking to advance your career, trade school is a great option, giving you the chance to learn in the classroom and hands-on!

An electrical career can be rewarding and offer many opportunities for career advancement. Learn more about what exactly electricans do.

Learn about the five common accidents in the construction trades, and so you can know what to avoid as an electrician on the job.

Electricians are in demand across the country, to the point where large electrical contractors have resorted to hiring services to find workers for projects. And the demand only looks to be increasing.

Title 24 is a set of building codes which mandate the use of high efficiency insulation, lighting, water heaters, and more in commercial buildings, and has profoundly affected electrical work in California.

Personal protective equipment is a valuable part of any electricians toolkit. Picking out the right gear to use on the job matters when it comes to safety.

Electrician apprentices are essentially entry-level electricians who work in the field under the guidance of journeyman and master electricians.

Dwight is one of many successful I-TAP students who have returned to our school to encourage the next generation of electricians.

Most great-paying jobs require some sort of formal training, but you should understand that college and trade school are very different things.

If you've been asking around about how to get a job as an electrician and been told you need an "ET card," here's what that is and how to get one.

Before you commit your time and money to entering a construction-related trade job, it’s important to consider how hard on the body they can be.

A journeyman electrician has the qualifications to install and repair wiring, transformers, circuit breakers, electrical fixtures, lighting, and more.

The federal government has been increasing the funding available for apprenticeship programs, including education for apprentice electricians.

As high school students graduate and venture out into the real world, they face the choice of college, or a career as a tradesperson.

The VA's Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program helps vets get back to work, and has helped many start new careers in the electrical field.

I-TAP has been working on the re-approval process for some time now, and we’re happy to announce that we have officially been certified to receive Title IV funding again. This means that our electrical students have increased access to tuition assistance!

If you are between 18 and 24 years of age, take advantage of a limited time opportunity to get financial assistance from the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) for electrician training and schooling.

Construction companies and other businesses are scrambling to hire more electricians, which means higher wages for electrical journeymen.

Victims of the Napa and Sonoma fires who lost their jobs can use government disaster and unemployment benefits to pay for electrical apprenticeship training at I-TAP.