Electrical
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Looking for a career that challenges you, keeps you engaged, and offers long-term stability? The electrical trade is one of the most in-demand, future-proof paths in construction. Whether you want hands-on work, specialized skills, or training that fits into your busy schedule, ACEF prepares you for success. Our programs are trusted by hundreds of employers and have helped thousands of professionals across Arkansas launch thriving electrical careers.
Why Choose Electrical?
A Stable and In-Demand Path
High-demand trade with stable employment
Opportunities across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors
Build skills that keep communities and businesses powered
Becoming an electrician opens doors to a career that is both secure and rewarding. Electrical work spans residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, with a growing need for certified professionals statewide. Students who choose this path enjoy hands-on challenges, steady work, and clear career progression opportunities.
Electrical Apprenticeship Overview
- 4 Year Program
- Attend class one night a week at ACEF
- Work full-time with an electrical employer.
This four-year program includes 576 hours of classroom instruction and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training. Electricians install, test, and maintain wiring systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. After completing the program, apprentices receive a “release to test” and may apply for the journeyman electrician’s exam through the Arkansas Department of Labor.
What You’ll Learn at ACEF
Essential Skills for a Thriving Career
ACEF’s Electrical Program balances theory with practical application. Students gain essential knowledge in electrical systems, code compliance, and installation practices while practicing hands-on skills in a controlled, real-world environment. Safety, precision, and applied problem solving are at the core of every lesson.
Note: Most instruction is in-person; select programs may offer online options.
Electrical Theory & Code Compliance
Understand the principles behind circuits and how to apply NEC codes to ensure safe and effective installations. Students develop the knowledge to troubleshoot and comply with industry standards.
Blueprint Reading & Circuitry
Learn to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics, turning plans into functioning systems on the job site.
Installation & Maintenance Techniques
Master the proper methods for wiring, conduit bending, and system maintenance to meet professional standards.
Troubleshooting & Safety Protocols
Develop critical thinking skills to identify and solve electrical problems safely and efficiently.
Industry Tools & Equipment
Gain experience with the tools and technology used by electricians every day, preparing you for the workforce.
The Electrical Program Experience
Hands-On, High-Voltage Learning
Hands-on training with industry-standard tools and mock installations
Mentorship from licensed electricians guiding you through every skill
Confidence-building learning that prepares you to work on real job sites
Students in the Electrical Program combine classroom theory with immersive hands-on labs. You’ll practice wiring, conduit bending, blueprint reading, and troubleshooting in real-world scenarios while learning from instructors who are experienced electricians and mentors. Our labs simulate job-site conditions, giving you confidence before stepping into a professional setting. Every class builds practical knowledge and prepares you to meet industry standards.
Spanish-Language Electrical Program
Training Without Language Barriers
Designed to make electrical training more accessible to Arkansas’s growing Hispanic workforce
Students can choose between online or in-person learning.
Offering the same quality, safety training, and certification opportunities.
ACEF’s Spanish-language Electrical Program provides the same rigorous training as the core curriculum while removing language barriers. Students can choose online or in-person formats, accessing full certification pathways and career opportunities. This program ensures that Arkansas’s growing Hispanic workforce can enter the electrical trade with confidence and skill.
The Apprenticeship Pathway
Earn While You Learn
The Electrical Apprenticeship blends classroom instruction with paid, on-the-job experience. Students learn under licensed professionals, earning while they gain certifications recognized across Arkansas. This pathway connects training directly to employment and long-term career growth.
Program Length
Typically 4 years combining classroom and on-the-job training.
Employer Network
Over 400 contractors statewide.
Credentials
NCCER certification and DOL-recognized completion.
Earning Potential
Apprentices start earning while learning valuable trade skills.
Continuing Education for Electricians
Keep Your License. Advance Your Skills.
ACEF provides flexible continuing education for licensed electricians looking to maintain certifications or expand their expertise. Courses cover code updates, safety standards, and emerging technology, and are available online and in-person to fit working schedules. Investing in ongoing education helps professionals stay competitive, compliant, and ready for the evolving electrical industry.
"Awesome place to learn a trade! Inexpensive and the people are super helpful."
Career Opportunities
Pathways to Growth and Advancement
Steady work with high demand across the state
Clear advancement from apprentice to licensed electrician or business owner
Hands-on, problem-solving work that makes a visible impact
Electrical careers offer stability, growth, and the chance to work in essential industries across Arkansas. Graduates can pursue work in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, with pathways to advanced roles or independent contracting. A career in electrical work provides both financial security and the satisfaction of building and maintaining critical infrastructure.
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Step into a career that powers communities and builds your future. Build real skills, earn credentials, and open doors to long-term success.