Why aren’t electricians shocked by their own success? Because they know how to conduct themselves.

Puns aside, building any career is like harnessing electricity. At first, it might seem intimidating, but with the right knowledge and skills, you can channel its power to light up your path and energize your journey toward success.

If being an electrician sounds like the career for you, you might have to put up with lines like these from people like me who think they’re funny.

On the other hand, being an electrician comes with plenty of benefits. There’s always a need for skilled electricians and other workers in the sector. From homes to offices to industrial settings, everywhere and all of us need electricity. With the demand for electricity always high, electricians tend to have stable jobs and earn a good income, especially with experience and additional certifications.

For those considering entering electrical trades in our region, a good first step is to earn your Applied Electrical Installation certificate. This six-month program prepares graduates for an entry-level position in the electrical trade.

Applied Electrical Installation might sound complicated, but it is simply a short, introductory program which teaches the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to excel in the electrical industry.

According to Assiniboine graduate Derek Lamy, taking the Applied Electrical Installation program at Parkland campus gave him the advantage necessary to find an employer willing to hire him and to support his apprenticeship pathway.

“This program provides hands-on skills plus the connections that you need to break into the industry.”

Lamy is currently well on his way to becoming an electrical journeyman himself. He credits his success to the peer support, academic advising, the excellent instruction and the opportunity to practice and demonstrate his skills.

“It was six months well-spent to get my foot in the industry door, with lots of benefits from being on campus. I’m glad I didn’t have to do this all on my own.”

Being an in-demand trade, there are a wide variety of resources and funding for electrical students, including having a major portion of tuition fees and books covered.

The full details are in this week's Dauphin Herald!