Electrician Fundamentals Description: (Programs are offered at NO COST to clients)
- 160 hours over four (4) weeks. 80 hours Construction CORE & Leadership Fundamentals and 80 hours of Electrical Awareness and Install Training.
- OSHA 10 and Basic Safety training
- Students complete Sexual Harassment & Substance Abuse in the workplace
- Introduction to construction math, hand tools, power tool, blueprint reading, construction drawing, and back rigging.
- Job Placement support by ABC NorCal for successful graduates
Certifications Upon Successful Completion:
- OSHA 10
- NCCER Construction Core
- ABC NorCal Pre-Apprenticeship Certification
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Electrical Trainee card State of CA (required to be employed by a C10 contractor)
Eligibility Requirements
Our mission is to help individuals who currently face barriers to employment launch a rewarding new career. To ensure every participant has the best possible chance of reaching graduation and securing a job, you must meet the following criteria to be considered for enrollment:
- Must be a resident of Santa Clara County*
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Currently unemployed or underemployed (e.g. earning less than $52,000/year)
- Able to learn and communicate effectively in English**
- Have reliable transportation
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Pass pre-assessment in basic computer literacy, math skills & measurements
- Have a High School Diploma or GED (preferred but not required)
- In good physical health; ability to stand for 6-8 hours and lift up to 50 lbs
- Availability to attend Mandatory Orientation prior to session start date
- Availability to attend Mandatory Career Readiness Workshops
- Able to arrive on time at, and actively participate in, all class sessions and activities
- In a stable living situation (a safe, consistent place to stay)
- Have a solid plan in place for caregiving responsibilities
- If justice-impacted: not currently awaiting trial or sentencing for a charge that could result in incarceration
- Committed to securing employment in the field in which you receive training
*We will consider residents of adjacent counties (San Benito, San Mateo, Alameda, and Santa Cruz) for enrollment on a space-available basis and provided other requirements are met.
**All of our courses are taught exclusively in English, and unfortunately, we don’t have the capacity to provide translation for those who cannot learn and communicate in English.
Not sure if you qualify?
If you’re facing challenges in any of these areas or have questions about your specific situation, please reach out to us via email: cte@goodwillsv.org. Our team is here to talk through your options and may be able to connect you with resources to help you get ready for a future session.
Course Information:
- Days: Monday – Friday
- Length: 5 weeks
- Time 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Location: Goodwill of Silicon Valley – 1600 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110
2026 Course Dates:
Start: 1/20/26 – End: 2/20/26 COHORT FULL
Attend Information Session and Apply by: 12/19/25
Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: 1/12/26 to 1/16/26
Start: 4/20/26 – End: 5/22/26
Attend Information Session and Apply by: 4/20/26
Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: 4/13/26 to 4/17/26
Start: 7/6/26 – End: 8/7/26
Attend Information Session and Apply by: 6/5/26
Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: 6/29/26 to 7/2/26
Start: 9/28/26 – End: 10/30/26
Attend Information Session and Apply by: 8/28/26
Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: 9/21/26 to 9/25/26
NOTE: All dates are subject to change
This program is facing high demand and has limited capacity.