THE PROGRAM
A four-year path to a licensed electrical career
Our registered apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction to prepare you for dual-state journeyman licensing in Oregon and Washington.
4 YRS
Program length
8,000
On-the-job hours
576
Classroom hours
ON THE JOB TRAINING
Real job-site experience from day one
You'll work under direct supervision of a licensed journeyman electrician, gaining experience across residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Supervised by a journeyman
Direct mentorship from licensed working electricians.
Residential, commercial, industrial
Exposure to a wide range of jobsite conditions.
Wage increases every 1,000 hours
Advance through training periods with automatic pay bumps.
Employed by an Area 1 training agent
Work for an approved contractor throughout your apprenticeship.
what makes us different
HOW Area 1 stands apart
In-house instructors
Working electrical pros who teach on-site, not outsourced to community colleges.
All-inclusive tuition
Books, labs, and college credit — no hidden fees. What you see is what you pay.
Nationally accredited
Curriculum registered with Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries.
Above-average exam results
Higher than state average first-time journeyman pass rate.
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
One evening a week — for four years
Classroom time is delivered on-site by in-house instructors who are working electricians themselves. Books and lab fees are included.
One evening per week
Classes run 5pm–9pm, September through June.
Portland or Vancouver
Train at whichever campus works best for your location.
Hands-on labs & module testing
Occasional lab sessions and computer-based assessments.
College credit — no extra charge
Accredited through Clackamas Community College toward an AAS degree.
AFTER COMPLETION
what you walk away with
A license is just the start. Graduates go on to supervisory roles, specialization, and self-employment.
Dual-state licensing
Qualify for Oregon and Washington journeyman licenses, with reciprocity in 7 states.
College credit earned
AAS degree path through Clackamas Community College.
Career opportunities
Supervisory roles, self-employment, and specialization in high-demand fields.
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