Academy of Careers and Technology Beckley, West Virginia

The Electrician program at Academy of Careers and Technology provides comprehensive training to prepare students for successful careers in the electrical field. This program focuses on equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Students gain hands-on experience in wiring, conduit bending, electrical theory, blueprint reading, and adhering to strict safety codes. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, allowing students to work with industry-standard tools and equipment in realistic simulated environments. The program may include preparation for industry-recognized certifications such as OSHA 10, bolstering graduates’ credentials and increasing their marketability. Typically lasting between one and two years, depending on the program structure (full-time vs. part-time), the Electrician program at Academy of Careers and Technology aims to provide a solid foundation for graduates to enter apprenticeships or entry-level electrician positions. Graduates can pursue careers as residential electricians, commercial electricians, industrial electricians, maintenance electricians, or electrical contractors, with opportunities for advancement based on experience and further education.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Academy of Careers and Technology on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.