• It's a tremendous career, there is always a need for skilled electricians.
  • You 'earn while you learn' -- establish your career path while you are being trained.
  • Your earning capacity is based upon your skill and personal drive.
  • Trade is diverse--residential, commercial, industrial; from high voltage installation to fiber-optic data cabling and telecommunications; the future is yours.
  • Layoffs are rare in the independent sector; you can expect to work year round.

  • Secure employment with an independent electrical contractor.
  • In Montana, your employer must register you as an apprentice with the Bureau of Apprenticeship & Training, Department of Labor
  • Enroll in classroom or 'related' training.
  • Work full time and attend school for four years accruing 8000 hours on-the-job training and 576 hours related training.
  • Obtain 'completion' documents from your employer and training school. Bring your completion documents to Department of Labor. Schedule a time to take the licensing exam.

info@montanaiec.org
 Greater Montana Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)
P.O. Box 6955 Helena, MT 59604
Tel: 406-431-9836 Fax: 406-458-6091