Electrical
at Job Corps
New Orleans Catalog
About
Job Corps offers a basic Electrical program and an Electrical Trainee, Pre-Apprentice program through Home Builders Institute (HBI). All training programs are hands-on and are similar in curriculum and requirements.
A typical day at New Orleans Job Corps Center is full of activities to help our students prepare for the real world. Students get up early and spend the majority of their day receiving academic and hands-on career technical training.
After dinner, students may do chores in their dorms, study, attend high school classes or tutoring, take advantage of professional development opportunities, participate in enrichment and recreational activities, or participate in clubs and team sports. Most students are in bed by 10 p.m. to rest for the next day’s tasks.
Takes
1 Year
Costs
Free
Leads to
$66.7k careers
Example Career
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.
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Hourly Wage
$41,600
$66,680
$100,510
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$32.06
$48.32
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
Most Electrical Job Corps graduates go to work for licensed electricians or are self-employed.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Students in Electrical are trained in the following subject areas:
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
- Ensuring that electrical work follows industry codes
- Servicing street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems
- Connecting wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
- Following electrical safety
Admissions
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete all required activities in the Career Preparation Period, including Career Exploration and Career Success/Workplace Skills.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Job Corps
8825 Airline Hwy
New Orleans , LA 70118