Inside Wireman Apprenticeship at Foothill

Inside Wireman (formerly General Electrician)

Launch your career in the electrical trades through Foothill College’s Inside Wireman Apprenticeship Program. This registered apprenticeship blends paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction so you can gain the knowledge and skills needed to install, service, and maintain complex electrical systems, industrial, commercial, and residential. Prepare to pursue state certification and roles that include inside wireman, voice/data/video technician, fire/life-safety technician, or lighting systems specialist.

Inside Wireman Features and Benefits Registered apprenticeship in partnership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Combines paid, on-the-job training with related classroom instruction through Foothill College. Learn to install, maintain, and repair complex electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Curriculum includes electrical theory, blueprint reading, safety standards, and renewable energy systems. Earn college credit toward an Associate in Science (AS) degree or Certificate of Achievement (CA). Develop in-demand technical skills leading to state certification, union membership, and career advancement. Enjoy excellent wages, benefits, and job security in California’s growing electrical trades industry.

Inside Wireman Apprenticeship Degrees & Certificates

Train to become a certified Inside or Residential Wireman through hands-on apprenticeship programs. Gain paid on-the-job experience, classroom instruction, and the skills needed to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and residential settings. Tuition-free programs prepare you for state certification and a successful career in the electrical trade.

View the list below for programs offered at Foothill College. Select the program map to see a suggested schedule that fulfills both program and college requirements.

For detailed program requirements and full course listings, visit the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Apprenticeship's Inside Wireman Apprenticeship Degrees and Certificates information page.

• Inside Wireman, AS Program Map
• Inside Wireman, CA Program Map
• Residential Wireman, CA Program Map

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How to Apply for the Inside Wireman (formerly General Electrician)

Contact a training coordinator for information about specific apprenticeship opportunities, including availability, requirements, and the application process. Learn more about how to apply.