Electrician

There are certain skills you need to begin a career as an Electrician. The Penn Foster Career Electrician Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. You'll get hands-on training in:

• The classifications and categories of electricity.
• Conduit fittings and supports.
• Residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installation.
• Heating and lighting practices.
• Conductor properties and characteristics.

And you'll learn it all at home - no classroom needed! This formally Education Direct distance learning program is like having your own personal Electrician School!

Start a challenging, moneymaking career as an electrician.

Why complete an Electrician training program? With the right credentials, you can:

• Earn as much as $65,000 per year*
• Work for a construction firm or start your own business.
• Install and maintain electrical devices and wiring in homes, factories, and offices.

Remember - The U.S. Bureau of Labor predicts a 17% increase in new job opportunities for Electricians by 2010** . Electricians enjoy challenging, varied assignments, and flexible working hours. Self-employed electricians can charge from $50 to $150 per hour.*

Contact Education Direct Today. We'll send you a free information packet - with absolutely no obligation! Find out more about complete Electrician Training that includes:

• All the books, lessons, and learning aids you need.
• Circuit analyzer tool and Klein® combination wiring tool.
• Toll-free instructional support.
• Journeyman exam preparation guide.

Get more information today, and in as little as one year from enrollment - you can be a professional Electrician!

* All salary information is based on the "Occupational Outlook Handbook," a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor. Individual student earnings vary.

** Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2010. Source: "National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix," a publication of The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.