TEEN WORKSHOPS: ELECTRICAL BASICS
Power Up Your Skills — Learn Electrical Basics and Explore a Future in the Trades.
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Duration: 3 hours | Age: 14 to 17 | Instructor: Alex Walsh What Is Included: All tools, materials, personal protective equipment, and a take-home multimeter. Dress Code: Closed-toe shoes, well-fitted clothing your teen does not mind getting dirty, no loose jewelry, longer hair pulled back. What this workshop covers: • How electricity works in a real home. • Electrical safety practices and professional code basics. • Proper wire connections and techniques. • Electrical panel organization and circuit distribution. • How power flows from source to outlets, switches, and fixtures. Hands-on practice: Students handle real wire, make proper connections, and trace how power moves through a complete home electrical system — guided by a licensed electrician in a safe, small-group setting. Why This Trade Matters: Electricity powers every home, building, and piece of modern infrastructure. Skilled electricians install, maintain, and troubleshoot the systems everything depends on - work that requires licensing, technical precision, and problem-solving that cannot be automated. Where This Can Take Them: Electricians are among the most in-demand tradespeople in the country, and demand is growing with the rise of EV charging, solar energy, and smart home technology. This is a licensed trade with real long-term stability - those who master it can work for a contractor, become a master electrician, or build their own brand from the ground up. These are skills your teen will actually use: Knowing how electrical systems work means making smart, safe decisions at every stage of life - from handling a tripped breaker to having an informed conversation with a contractor or making sound choices about a future home. It keeps people safe and saves real money, whether they enter the trades or not. Reserve your teen's spot today. ‼️ Breaks and Meals: Short breaks are available throughout. Full-day classes include a 30-minute supervised meal break. Beverages and snacks are provided. Students may bring a packed lunch or visit a mall restaurant with parent permission. Please send appropriate options if your teen has food allergies. ‼️ Timing Notice: Our workshops are hands-on and may run a few minutes past the scheduled end time. Please plan for flexible pickup arrangements.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that plans can change. Our refund policy is designed to be fair while allowing us to prepare properly for each workshop. 15+ Days Before Workshop Cancellations made 15 or more days prior to the scheduled workshop date are eligible for a full refund. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to info@tradeworxacademy.com. 8–14 Days Before Workshop Cancellations made between 8–14 days prior to the scheduled workshop date are not refundable, but you will receive a credit equal to the value of your registration. This credit may be applied toward a future workshop of equal or lesser value and must be used within one (1) year of the original workshop date. Request must be made in writing to info@tradeworxacademy.com 7 Days or Less Before Workshop Cancellations made 7 days or less prior to the workshop date are not eligible for a refund or credit. Workshop Cancellations by TradeWorx Academy In the rare event that TradeWorx Academy must cancel a workshop, all registered participants will be transferred to a future workshop of equal value. If that date does not work for you, we will work with you to find an alternate workshop within one year of the original workshop date. By registering for a workshop, you agree to these policies. TradeWorx Academy reserves the right to cancel a workshop if registration falls below the minimum of five participants. In such cases, you will receive a full credit or be offered the option to transfer to another workshop.
Contact Details
TradeWorx Academy
11902u Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033, USA
571-350-0041
info@tradeworxacademy.com
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH
YOUR WORKSHOP
When you attend a workshop at TradeWorx Academy, we take care of the details so you can focus on learning, building skills, and enjoying the experience.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
Your safety is always our priority. We provide all necessary PPE based on the type of work being performed, including items such as N95 masks, gloves, eye and ear protection, and protective aprons. Our instructors will guide you on proper safety practices throughout the class.
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TOOLS & MATERIALS
OF THE TRADE
Participants work with real tools and materials used in the trades, providing hands-on experience that reflects real-world conditions. All tools and materials required for the workshop are included for use during the workshop.
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FIRST AID &
SAFETY PREPAREDNESS
While safety is emphasized in every workshop, we are fully prepared should an accident occur. Our facility is equipped with first aid kits, two emergency eye wash stations, and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
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SNACKS &
BEVERAGES
Hands-on work can build up an appetite, so we offer a small refreshment station with complimentary soda, water, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and individually packaged snacks.