What Makes a Good Candidate?

Technical skills can be taught. A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to learn are what truly set successful apprentices apart.

The best candidates are people who enjoy working with their hands, solving problems and seeing the results of their hard work every day.

You May Be a Great Fit If You Are...

Reliable

Contractors and coworkers depend on you to show up on time, prepared and ready to work every day.

Motivated to Learn

The electrical industry is constantly evolving. Successful apprentices enjoy learning new skills, technologies and techniques throughout their careers.

Comfortable Working With Your Hands

Electricians build, install and maintain the systems that power homes, businesses and industries. If you enjoy creating and fixing things, you'll enjoy this career.

A Problem Solver

Every job presents new challenges. Electricians use critical thinking and technical knowledge to find safe, efficient solutions.

Team-Oriented

Electrical work is rarely done alone. You'll work alongside experienced journeymen and fellow apprentices to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Safety Focused

Safety is one of the most important parts of the trade. Successful apprentices pay attention to detail, follow procedures and take pride in doing the job correctly.

Responsible

You'll be trusted to work with specialized tools, expensive equipment and electrical systems that people rely on every day.

Built for Hard Workers

An apprenticeship isn't always easy, but that's what makes it rewarding.

You'll spend your days learning on active job sites and your evenings building your knowledge in the classroom. Every hour you invest brings you closer to becoming a highly skilled union electrician with excellent wages, outstanding benefits and a career you can be proud of.

If you're ready to challenge yourself, work hard and invest in your future, the Quad City Electrical Training Center can help you get there.

Your Future Starts Here

The electrical industry is looking for the next generation of skilled professionals. If you meet the requirements and have the drive to succeed, an apprenticeship with the Quad City Electrical Training Center could be the first step toward a rewarding career with long-term opportunities, financial security and the chance to make a lasting impact in your community.