Electrician apprenticeships in Michigan

To apply to the Detroit Electrical Industry Training Center, you must be at least 17 years old. You need a high school diploma or GED, your transcript and 1 completed year of high school algebra. Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number to the aptitude test.

If you have a criminal record, you can still apply. The Detroit Electrical Industry Training Center reviews criminal history case by case.

The apprenticeship takes 3 to 5 years. The inside wireman apprenticeship takes 5 years, and the sound-and-communication and residential programs each take 3 years. You attend school for an 8-hour day every other week, do online homework before class, and work on the job the rest of the time.

The application fee is $50 for the inside wireman program and $30 for the residential program. A starter tool kit costs $300 to $500 at the program's discounted price. Your tuition comes out of your pay by payroll deduction.