Electrician Training Program

Demand for skilled Electricians is high! According to O*NET OnLine, the employment of Electricians is projected to increase by 10% from 2020 to 2030—faster than the average.

Electrician Training in Ohio

Electricity powers so much of our daily lives — from our lights to our laptops, our cell phones to our appliances. We depend on it everywhere we go, whether it’s at home, at the office, at the grocery store or the hospital, or even when we’re waiting at a stoplight. And when the lines go dark, whether from bad weather or bad timing or just everyday malfunctions, there is one person that everyone calls to get things back online: an electrician. Most occupations in this field require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Program Specifics

At Ohio Business College, you can enroll in a diploma program that can prepare you for an entry-level position as an electrician, providing skills and services that are needed in a variety of settings, including residential, commercial and industrial. Whether it’s wiring a new building, fixing an electrical problem, or getting old wiring up to code, Ohio Business College can get you the hands-on training you need to become employed in this vital field.

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Flexible Schedule

To further maximize convenience and flexibility for our students, we offer both day and night class options.

Financial Aid Options

Concerned about paying for school? We offer many financial aid options that can assist you with tuition payments.

Accelerated Programs

Graduate in as few as 9 months. Small class sizes, hands-on training and free tutoring.

Career Placement Assistance

Our team can help you find the right career opportunity.

Curriculum Overview

Hands-On Learning

The Electrician diploma program at Ohio Business College is geared toward the hands-on training that you need to step right into the workforce a junior electrician. Students learn theory in the classroom and then apply those skills in a lab setting, including the installation and maintenance of electrical wiring, transformers, a/c and d/c motor control circuits, instrumentation and programmable logic controller, and more. The 48-credit hour program includes courses like:

Wiring, Cabling, & Connections
Motors & Controls
Low Voltage
Residential Installation
Commercial Installation

Day & Evening Classes

Getting trained in a vital new trade career shouldn’t require you putting everything on hold, which is why the Lorain County campus of OBC offers the Electrician program full-time, day or evening, in order to accommodate students’ busy schedules. We think each of our students deserves personalized attention from instructors, which is why we keep our class sizes small and focused, providing the kind of professional learning environment best suited for adults who are already juggling jobs, families and other commitments.

OBC Difference

Ohio Business College takes pride in not just providing a great career education, but also the support and services our students need to be successful. In addition to providing financial aid and FAFSA application assistance for those who need it, we offer career search and job placement services to help you hit the ground running after graduation.

In just a year, you can learn a vital skilled trade by enrolling in the Electrician diploma program at Ohio Business College. To find out more, fill out the online form and one of our admissions representatives will reach out to you to discuss how we can help you achieve your career goals.

We look forward to seeing you at OBC.

Lorain County
(Main Campus)

5095 Waterford Drive
Lorain, OH 44055

What Other Students Are Saying

Ryan Blackman - OBC Student

The electrician program is very hands on and the projects are satisfying to complete. I have really enjoyed my time here learning from people with decades of experience in the electrician field. The instructors have been extremely helpful and fun to learn from.

Let Us Help You Prepare for Your Career as an Electrician

If you’re ready to further your career with high-quality, convenient career education, and hands-on training, look no further than OBC.

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