Program Overview

Choose the Electrical Career Path That Fits Your Future

The Quad City Electrical Training Center offers three apprenticeship programs designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in the electrical industry. Each program combines paid, on-the-job experience with classroom instruction, giving you the hands-on skills and technical knowledge needed to succeed.

Whether you want to work in commercial and industrial construction, residential electrical systems or telecommunications and data networks, there is a training path built to help you get started.

Inside Journeyman Wireman Program

Inside journeyman wiremen install power, lighting, controls and other electrical equipment in commercial and industrial buildings.

This program prepares apprentices for work on a wide range of projects, from new construction and renovations to complex electrical systems in large facilities.

• Program Length: 5 Years
• On-the-Job Training: 8,000 Hours
• Classroom Instruction: 720 Hours

Through this combination of field experience and classroom education, apprentices develop the skills needed to work safely and effectively in commercial and industrial environments.

Residential Wireman Program

Residential wiremen specialize in installing electrical systems in single-family and multi-family homes and units.

Apprentices learn how residential electrical systems are installed and maintained while gaining real-world experience on active job sites.

• Program Length: 3 Years
• On-the-Job Training: 4,800 Hours
• Classroom Instruction: 480 Hours

This program is a strong fit for individuals interested in building a career focused on residential construction and electrical installation.

Teledata Journeyman Technician Program

Teledata technicians install and maintain voice, data and video equipment, along with the communication and security systems used in modern buildings.

This work may include:

• Telephone systems
• Fiber optic and data networks
• Security systems
• CCTV systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Integrated building systems

Teledata technicians work in commercial office buildings, industrial facilities and other environments that depend on reliable communication and low-voltage systems.

• Program Length: 3 Years
• On-the-Job Training: 6,000 Hours
• Classroom Instruction: 480 Hours

Find the Right Path for You

Each program offers a different way to build a future in the electrical industry:

• Inside Journeyman Wireman Program — Ideal for those interested in commercial and industrial electrical systems.
• Residential Wireman Program — Designed for individuals who want to focus on electrical work in homes and residential buildings.
• Teledata Journeyman Technician Program — Perfect for those interested in communications, data, security and integrated building systems.

No matter which path you choose, you will gain valuable experience, industry training and the opportunity to build a career you can be proud of.

Learn in the Field and in the Classroom

Each apprenticeship program combines structured classroom instruction with extensive on-the-job training. You will learn directly from experienced professionals, build practical skills and apply what you learn in real working environments.

By the time you complete your program, you will have thousands of hours of experience and the training needed to begin the next stage of your career.

Start Your Career Today

The first step is choosing the program that best matches your interests and goals. From there, the Quad City Electrical Training Center will help you build the skills, experience and confidence needed to succeed in the electrical industry.