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I-TAP, THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY AND HOW AN ELECTRICAL EDUCATION CAN HELP YOU
Contractors Are Having Trouble Hiring Electricians—How I-TAP Can Help
Dec 21, 2020
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 Now a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization!
Dec 16, 2020
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.
How Long Does it Take to Complete Electrician Trade School?
Dec 11, 2020
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.
Why the Popularity of Solar Energy Is Great for Licensed Electricians
Nov 18, 2020
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.
Is Working as an Electrician Hard on the Body?
Nov 3, 2020
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!
How to Become an Electrician in California
Oct 15, 2020
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.
Job Outlook: Electrician Careers Predicted to Grow by 8% Over Next Decade
Sep 21, 2020
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.
Learn As You Earn: The Benefits of a 5-Year Commercial Electrician Training Program
Sep 16, 2020
Our 5-Year Electrical Trainee Program gives you the option to learn and earn money as you work towards your certification. Learn more!
Trade School vs. College: Experience, Cost, & Career Opportunities
Sep 5, 2020
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!
What Does An Electrician Do?
Aug 16, 2020
An electrical career can be rewarding and offer many opportunities for career advancement. Learn more about what exactly electricans do.
The 5 most common accidents in the construction trades
Jan 13, 2020
Learn about the five common accidents in the construction trades, and so you can know what to avoid as an electrician on the job.
How do you get a C-10 electrical contractor license?
Dec 23, 2019
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.
How the 2019 Update to Title 24 Will Impact Commercial Electrical Work
Dec 6, 2019
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.
How California Training Benefits Can Help Laid-Off Retail Workers Start New Careers
Nov 22, 2019
With the bankruptcy of toy retailer Toys“R”Us, former employees will likely look to other retailers for new employment opportunities. But they are probably unaware of the EDD's California Training Benefits, which allow for the unemployed to obtain job training for new careers, such as I-TAP's electrical training.
Choosing the Best Personal Protective Equipment for Electricians
Nov 19, 2019
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 Apprenticeship – How to Become an Electrician
Oct 11, 2019
Electrician apprentices are essentially entry-level electricians who work in the field under the guidance of journeyman and master electricians.
An Interview with Dwight Stearne, I-TAP Recruiter
Sep 30, 2019
Dwight is one of many successful I-TAP students who have returned to our school to encourage the next generation of electricians.
Chafee Grants Cover $1000s in Career Training Costs for Former Foster Youth
Aug 19, 2019
Many young adults who were in the foster system are unaware that they qualify for California Chafee grants, which cover thousands in education costs!
What’s the Difference Between Trade School vs. College Education?
Jun 24, 2019
Most great-paying jobs require some sort of formal training, but you should understand that college and trade school are very different things.
How to Find an Electrician Job When You’re Just Starting Out
Jun 7, 2019
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?
What’s an Electrical Trainee Card & How Do You Get One?
Apr 3, 2019
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.
What are the Most & Least Physically Demanding Construction Trades?
Mar 29, 2019
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.
What Should You Expect as a New Trainee Electrician?
Nov 13, 2018
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?
What is a Journeyman Electrician? How Do You Become One?
Nov 2, 2018
A journeyman electrician has the qualifications to install and repair wiring, transformers, circuit breakers, electrical fixtures, lighting, and more.
New Presidential Executive Order Seeks to Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities
Oct 15, 2018
The federal government has been increasing the funding available for apprenticeship programs, including education for apprentice electricians.
How Does a Career in the Trades Compare to Going to College?
Aug 14, 2018
As high school students graduate and venture out into the real world, they face the choice of college, or a career as a tradesperson.
Vocational Rehabilitation Puts Electrical Careers in Reach for Disabled Veterans
Jul 24, 2018
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.
What Tools Do Electricians Need to Buy Before Getting a Job?
Jul 9, 2018
Overwhelmed by the cost of the tools you need for a job as a commercial electrician? Learn how to reduce your costs and get the tools you need.
Displaced Warehouse Workers Have Vocational Rehabilitation Options
Jun 4, 2018
With Amazon and other retailers shifting to automated warehousing operations, and dozens of brick-and-mortar chains closing, warehouse workers face difficult choices. But there are funding opportunities to pay for training in a new career, like I-TAP's electrician training programs. Learn how I-TAP can help.
I-TAP Has Been Approved for Title IV Funding – More Financial Aid Available!
Apr 9, 2018
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!
Limited Time Opportunity for Young Adults to Obtain Federal Funding for Electrical Training
Feb 28, 2018
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.
Electrical Employment Training Funding Available for Ex-Offenders
Jan 29, 2018
The State of California now offers funding for parolees wishing to go through workforce training, including I-TAP's electrician training program.
Employers Need More Electricians and Offer Excellent Wages
Nov 29, 2017
Construction companies and other businesses are scrambling to hire more electricians, which means higher wages for electrical journeymen.
Pay for Electrical School with the GI Bill
Nov 21, 2017
Veterans can use their GI Bill benefits to pay for vocational schooling like I-TAP's electrician apprenticeship program.
Fire Victims Can Pay for Electrical Training with Disaster Benefits
Nov 13, 2017
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.