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:
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Currently unemployed or underemployed
- Ability to read and write in English
- Have reliable transportation
- Eligible to work in the USA with proof of documentation
- 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
Course Information:
- Days: Monday – Friday
- Length: 5 weeks
- Time 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Location: Goodwill of Silicon Valley – 1080 N. 7th St, SJ, CA 95112
2025 Course Dates: To be Announced
This program is facing high demand and has limited capacity.