Program Description:

Class schedule

Electrician Helper IET

Monday through Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm

300 hours (75 days)

Starts Jan. 27th, 2025

Instructors: Williams Burgos & Ibrahim Ayoub 

Career Pathway

1.Electrician Helper

2.Journeyman Electrician

3.Master Electrician

4.Business Owner

5.Electrical Engineer

What is IET?

• IET stands for Integrated Education and Training. 
• IET is a service approach that provides adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster for the purpose of educational and career advancement.

Learner Goals

• By the end of the IET program, achieve a minimum English language proficiency level of Advanced (Level 6) in both Reading and Listening.
• Within 90 days from the conclusion of the IET Program, transition to a full-time career technical program in the Industrial cluster or obtain a job in the sector they receive training for in the IET program.

Entry Requirements

• Age 18 or Above
• Minimum Level 5 in CASAS Reading and Listening Skills
• Hillsborough County Resident
• Digital Literacy
• Background Check
• Commitment to Complete Full Program
• GED or High School Diploma

Funding for Tuition

• Open Door Grant
• FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• Lutheran Services Employment and Career Laddering Programs
• Hillsborough County Public Schools Scholarship

Program Expectations

• Students should have a complete set of learning materials before coming to class.
• Students should arrive to class on-time.
• Students should participate in classroom lessons and activities.
• Students should be able to access to technology and complete reading assignments outside of class time.
• Students must have 100% attendance in CTE Program (165 hours).
• Students should communicate with instructors if you have a problem affecting program participation.
• Students should let their instructors know when they gain employment in their chosen career field.

Program Features

• Certified and Highly Qualified Instructors
• Relevant Classroom Materials
• Engaging Lessons
• Career Counseling
• Wraparound Student Services
• Financial Aid

What You Will Learn

• Health, safety, environmental stewardship and related regulatory compliance
• Tools and accessories used in the electrical industry
• Direct-Current (DC) electrical-circuit
• Mathematics knowledge and skills for electricity
• Basic electricity
• Basic electric codes
• Analytical and trouble shooting skills related to electrical principles

Job Outlook

• Electrician jobs expected to increase by about 9% between 2016 and 2026.
• The electrician job market is expected to grow 9% with about 84,700 new job openings expected per year.
• Employment of electricians is projected to grow 6% faster than the average for all occupations.
• $28.46 per hour = $60,040 per year
• $9,438 overtime per year