Hawaii Electrical Training Alliance (HETA) Apprenticeship
Hawaii Electrical Training Alliance (HETA) Apprenticeship – Honolulu, HI
Program Information
The Hawaii Electrical Training Alliance (HETA) offers an electrical apprenticeship program designed to provide students with the skills needed to work as licensed electricians in Hawaii. The program blends on-the-job training with classroom instruction in subjects such as electrical theory, safety standards, blueprint reading, code compliance, and residential and commercial electrical installation. Apprentices work with licensed journeyman electricians on job sites throughout Hawaii, gaining practical experience in wiring, electrical systems maintenance, and troubleshooting.
HETA offers a highly structured program that ensures apprentices learn the skills they need to pass licensing exams and become highly skilled electricians. Graduates of the program are in high demand, as electricians are essential to the ongoing growth and development of Hawaii’s infrastructure. The program offers competitive wages, with pay increases tied to the completion of different apprenticeship levels, and upon graduation, apprentices are eligible for full-time employment with major contractors or as independent electricians.
Program Length
The apprenticeship program takes approximately 5 years to complete, combining classroom hours with extensive on-the-job training.
Program Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic math skills, particularly in algebra
- Physical ability to work in construction environments
- Pass a math test and interview