ELECTRICAL BASICS

Power up your skills and explore a future in the electrical trade.

Duration: 4 hours

Age Range: Must be 14-17 years

Dress Code: Closed-toe shoes required. Comfortable, well-fitted clothing that you won't mind getting dirty. No loose jewelry. Longer hair should be pulled back in a ponytail or ball cap.

What's Included: Materials + Take Home Multimeter ($30 value).

$325

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

HOW ELECTRICITY WORKS IN REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS
ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND CODE BASICS
HANDS-ON WIRING AND MAKING PROPER CONNECTIONS
HOW TO USE BASIC ELECTRICAL TOOLS AND MATERIALS
UNDERSTANDING BREAKER PANELS AND CIRCUITS
HOW POWER FLOWS THROUGH A HOME FROM START TO FINISH

WHY BECOME
AN ELECTRICIAN?

Electricians are in high demand, with about 80,000 job openings each year and faster-than-average growth. There’s also a major shortage as experienced workers retire, creating even more opportunity.

If you want a hands-on career that’s in demand and offers strong earning potential, becoming an electrician is a smart path to explore.

Workshop Description

Curious about working with electricity or exploring a future in the trades? This hands-on workshop is designed for teens who want to experience what it’s really like to work with electrical systems, not just learn about them.

Whether you're considering a career path, want to build real-world skills, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this class offers a practical introduction to the electrical trade in a safe, guided environment.

This workshop is part of our Teen Try The Trades Series, designed to give students exposure to different trades so they can discover what interests them and begin building valuable, real-world skills.

What You’ll Learn:

How Electricity Works in the Real World

Understand the fundamentals of electricity through real-life application and how electricians approach their work.

Electrical Safety and Code Basic

Learn essential safety practices and Code standards professionals follow to protect themselves and the homes they work in.

Hands-On Wiring Experience

Work with wire, make proper connections, and see how circuits come together. This is real skill-building, not just observation.

Inside the Electrical Panel

Learn how panels function, how circuits are organized, and how power is distributed throughout a home.

How Power Flows Through a Home

Follow electricity from the source to outlets, switches, and fixtures to understand how everything connects.

Why This Workshop Matters

FMost teens never get the chance to explore the trades in a real, hands-on way. This workshop builds confidence, introduces practical skills, and provides a clear look at what working in the electrical field actually involves.