Online Electrical Apprenticeship Program

The IEC (Independent Electrical Contractors) four year, Online Electrical Apprenticeship Program is designed to elevate you to the level of a qualified, professional electrician.

IEC is the ONLY national organization strictly for the merit shop electrical contractor, apprentice, secondary educated or those interested in the electrical field. Our four year Online Electrical Apprenticeship Program is an intensive study designed to provide the necessary electrical theory and practical training to earn the status of Journeyman Electrician.

Located in Laurel, Maryland, IEC-Chesapeake is an outstanding, progressive member of the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), Inc., the industry’s premier national trade association. With offices in Maryland and Virginia IEC Chesapeake helps electrical, low voltage and renewable energy contracting companies and students, like you, gain an advantage. After graduating from our Online Electrical Apprenticeship Program, you will become an in-demand electrician and have the potential to earn the highest income within the construction sector.

As OL (online) managers, we have perfected an online system that has proven to be beneficial to those that do not live near a classroom or have to travel for their employer. Our system does not eliminate the classroom but gives a different delivery method for those that wish to become an electrician or are in a situation with their employer to continue to achieve their goal.

• Credit Transfer: Based on the requirements - if you have previous related instruction- send in a copy of your transcript and it will be evaluated for credit toward the IEC related instruction.
• Challenge Testing: Based on the requirements of the program – you may be eligible to “test out” of a portion of the program. For example – a semester or a full year.
• Program: There are eight modules to the curriculum. You will receive a certificate for each module that is completed as per all requirements of the program.
• ACE Credit: IEC’s Electrical Apprenticeship Program has been reviewed by the American Council on Education’s (ACE) College Credit
• Recommendation Service (CREDIT): Depending on your course of study, you may be eligible for up to 40 semester hours of college transfer credit. That is worth over $30,000 of college education using the average tuition cost currently in the US!
• Global student: Living outside the continental US- The system is designed with you in mind. Get a four year approved related instruction program in the convenience of your home. Becoming an electrician is a rewarding career. However, check out the rules and regulations that pertain to the electrical education in your area.
• Student with no employer: You have the opportunity to begin the related instruction online while searching for a job. This Online Electrical Apprenticeship Program will make you marketable to electrical companies for employment due to the motivation and enthusiasm of self-starting the program.
• Student in another IEC Chapter: Contact your chapter Executive Director or Training Director to assist with your registration.
• Student in IEC-Chesapeake Chapter: As a state approved sponsor in DC, MD, PA, WV and VA*, the Online Electrical Apprenticeship Program will meet the same USDOL requirements as the traditional classroom. To be considered for an Online Program through IEC-Chesapeake, a student must live more than 45 miles away from the nearest IEC Chesapeake classroom training site or must be maintaining a work schedule that precludes them from classroom training. An IEC-Chesapeake student must include a letter from their employer recommending them for the online program.
• States without an IEC Chapter such as Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Vermont, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands are able to train their apprentices with the same quality course offerings as if they were in a traditional classroom.