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The demand for highly trained and licensed electricians grows every year, creating huge opportunities for anyone with the drive to succeed and the willingness to learn. Becoming an electrician is not an easy process, but with the help of Berk Trade and Business School, one of New York’s most respected adult education schools, you’ll learn everything you need to become a successful member of the trade.

Here are the steps to becoming a certified electrician:

  1. Get a high school diploma or GED. As an electrician, you’ll need a solid foundation of math and science.
  2. Get formal training through an apprenticeship program or, get your certificate from a vocational academy. Berk Trade and Business School’s program includes instruction in electrical theory and practical techniques, as well as development of the other skills you’ll need to thrive in the business; the program is also licensed by the state of New York.
  3. You can start working as a helper or apprentice, applying what you have learned in the classroom under the supervision of experienced electricians. Berk Trade and Business School offers career services that will always help you find a job, even long after you’ve graduated.
  4. Get your state electrician’s license by passing a licensing exam, which tests your knowledge of theory, the National Electrical Code, as well as local codes specific to your area.

Since 1940, Berk Trade and Business School in Long Island City, NY has helped thousands of people transform their lives with successful careers in the electrical industry. Visit their website to read more about their qualifications, then call (718) 729-0909 to start the admissions process today.

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