IEC Texas Gulf Coast is Houston’s premier electrician trade school and apprenticeship training center, offering aspiring electricians the education, experience, and certification they need to launch a rewarding career. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your electrical skills, our nationally recognized program is designed for you.
Why Choose IEC’s Electrician Apprenticeship Program?
✅ 4-Year Paid Electrical Apprenticeship
✅ State-Licensed Trade School in Houston
✅ Earn While You Learn – Get paid on the job while attending school
✅ Classes Twice a Week – Designed for working adults
✅ Graduate Debt-Free – No student loans required
✅ Top Job Placement with Houston-based contractors
IEC graduates are trained, licensed, and ready to work in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical jobs across Greater Houston.
What Is an Electrician Apprenticeship?
An electrician apprenticeship is a structured program that combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction. At IEC Texas Gulf Coast, our apprenticeship program in Houston is approved by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
During your apprenticeship, you will:
- Work full-time under a licensed journeyman/master electrician
- Attend school 2 nights per week (or online)
- Learn NEC codes, OSHA safety, blueprint reading, wiring techniques
- Graduate with 8,000+ hours of real-world experience
No experience required to start! Just be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or GED.
How to Become an Electrician in Houston, TX
- You will need to fill out the license application on TDLR and pay the license fee to the state of Texas.
- Come to our office in person and fill out a job application - see the details below.
Employment Application Process
We accept job applications in person only. There are specific hours each day that we accept applications. We do not stay open late, so please be on time and expect to spend at least 15-30 minutes filling out the application.
We do not accept resumes with the applications, but you are encouraged to bring them along as they will speed up the application process.
Additional Information:
- Applications are good for 15 days. Should you want to reapply please come back after 15 days.
Job Application Hours
Electrician Apprenticeship Program in Houston, TX
The IEC Texas Gulf Coast apprenticeship program is a structured, proven path to becoming a licensed electrician. You don’t need to be a superhero to succeed—just a strong work ethic and a desire to learn. Our program combines paid on-the-job training with job-related classroom instruction, helping students gain both practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
Our apprentices are full-time, paid employees working for our network of member contractors. Most apprentices work Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM on active job sites, then attend evening classes once a week from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at our Houston training facility.
The program lasts four years and includes:
- 8,000 hours of supervised on-the-job training
- 576 hours of classroom instruction
All classes are currently held at our modern training center in Houston, TX. With this hands-on approach, students graduate fully prepared for careers in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work.
THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE IN TO THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
How To Get A Job As An Electrician In Houston
Our classes begin each September and January but if you are interested in becoming an electrician it is important to start the on-the-job training immediately. We are unlike a college or private trade school that wants someone to finish classes before getting a job. Our training combines working experience with classroom training. We want to get people working as soon as possible and be ready to enter school when classes start. This is definitely a "earn while you learn" training program.
If you are not employed by a contractor member, please contact us and we will try to get you with a member that is hiring. We cannot guarantee employment; we can only give you contacts for interviews. You must be licensed by the State of Texas as an apprentice electrician before a contractor can hire you.
Time Needed: 8000 Working Hours, 576 Classroom Hours to Graduate 00 minutes
Total Cost: $860 Per Semester and Each School Year has Two Semesters USD 6880
What is needed for an electrician apprenticeship?
Required tools:
Process for getting hired:
Application Hours: Mon-Thurs (7:00am to 5:00pm) Fri (9:00am-1:00pm)