If you're in high school, now's the time to start planning for your future career. This is particularly important if you're thinking about a career that requires specific steps. The last thing you want to do is make mistakes that will slow down, or even prevent, your attempts to reach your career goals. If you're thinking about a career as an electrician, the time is now to start preparing. Here are four things you'll need to do if you want to become an electrician:
Graduate High School
Now that you're in high school, and thinking about your future career goals, the most important thing you can do is focus on graduating. Most states require that you have a high school diploma, or GED, before pursuing a career as an electrician. While there are ways around that requirement, such as experience in other fields that relate to electrical work prior to entering the field, it's easier in the long-run to stay focused and graduate from high school. It's also important that you take courses in high school that will help you in your chosen career as an electrician, such as additional courses in mathematics.
Get Vocational Training
While you're in high school, start looking for a vocational school near you that offers programs for electricians. You can go to college for the training. However, most vocational schools will give you the training you need, in less time, which is what you want when your goal is to get out and start working. Once you enter your senior year of high school, start applying to those vocational programs. This will ensure that you're able to begin your educational training as soon as you leave high school.
Secure Your Apprenticeship
Once you're enrolled in a vocational school, you'll need to line up an apprenticeship. This can be the most difficult part of the process because you'll need a licensed electrician who's willing to take you on as their apprentice. Don't wait until you're ready to graduate from your program to start looking for an apprenticeship. That could leave you without a place to complete your final step in the program, which could seriously derail your plans.
Follow State Guidelines for Licensing
The final step in the process of becoming an electrician is to complete the requirements for licensing. Each state has its own guidelines for getting an electrician certification. To make sure you have the necessary requirements, it's crucial that you follow the guidelines for your specific state. While you're working on your apprenticeship, take the time to research the requirements for the state where you plan on working.
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