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Electrical Apprenticeship
Program

Work and earn as you learn.

Do any of these sound like you?

  • Love to work with your hands
  • A strong team player
  • Self-driven and autonomous
  • Honest and reliable
  • Works well under pressure
  • Appreciates variety in work environments and tasks
  • Curious
  • Strong communication skills
  • Problem solver

If so, then a career as an electrical apprentice may be for you.

FZ’s Electrical Apprentice Program is created for those who are driven, passionate, and possess the skills needed to thrive within the electrical industry. With on-the-job training, you’ll earn while you learn over the course of four years and in the end, you'll be eligible to take your Journeyperson’s exam. Just think—after four years you'll be earning a lucrative wage and will have a rewarding career without being saddled with debt.

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So, what does a typical day look like for an apprentice?

There is no typical day. As an apprentice—and as an electrician—every day provides a variety of different physical and mental challenges.

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What does the process look like?

  1. Work on an FZ jobsite during the day—earning money and gaining hands-on experience.
  2. Attend class one night a week with your peers.
  3. After four years, you’ll have a U.S. Department of Labor certification (transferable and recognized country-wide).
  4. You’re ready for success! Graduates of our Apprenticeship Program have grown into various careers including master electricians, foremen, superintendents, account managers, group leaders, and business leaders.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you join an electrical apprentice program?

At FZ, it starts with applying for an open apprenticeship position and getting hired. From there, you'll be enrolled in one of our certified programs that will provide you with instruction and education. On-the-job training will be guided and supervised by journeypersons or other qualified members of the FZ team.

How much travel is required?

We work to keep it at a minimum - no overnight or out-of-state travel is required.

What costs does FZ cover?

In addition to being paid for the work you do throughout the week, FZ also provides full benefits. As far as program costs, FZ covers the cost of classes and books as long as you receive passing grades.

What schools do you partner with on Apprenticeship classes?

Below is our list of partner schools FZ runs their apprentices through:

  • Grand Rapids, MI: Grand Rapids Community College
  • Traverse City, MI: Northwestern Michigan College
  • Kalamazoo, MI: Kalamazoo Valley Community Church
  • Nashville, TN: Associated Builders and Contractors
  • Charleston, SC: Carolina Electrical Contractors Association
  • Charlotte, NC: Associated Builders and Contractors

FZ Benefits

job hours

8,000+ on-the-job hours

safety training

Safety and skills training

FZimpact

FZimpact, our employee-driven community outreach program

Wages and benefits

Competitive hourly wage and benefits

free education

Free education and books

Zero out-of-pocket costs

attire reimbursement

Work attire reimbursement

wellness program

Wellness Program

mentored

Mentored by FZ leaders and educators

consistent work

Consistent work

continued growth

Opportunities for continued growth

Why FZ?

Hear from the team.

Jimmy Martin

FZer Spotlight: Jimmy Martin

"I appreciate FZ's benefits - good pay, good health insurance, good perks. I also really enjoy the work I get to do. I get to work on a broad spectrum of all types of electrical work and am not pigeon-holed into one type of thing. We have a saying in the field that we get to work on everything from "millivolts to lightning bolts." I love the variety and feel like I'm never bored."

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FZer Spotlight: Bryan Perkins

"The electrical trades provide a place where you can actually build something with your hands. Not just copy and paste, but truly take the time to understand how something works, think for yourself, and create. Working with a team to design and build something that lasts is huge. The sense of accomplishment it provides is huge."

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FZer Spotlight: Madison Koopman

“I love learning new things, being challenged, and having to problem-solve. The electrical industry combines all of that. Every day, I get to work with my hands, I'm always doing something new, and I'm always learning new skills.”

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