- If you’re interested in this program and you live within our service area, fill out our application form then follow the prompts to schedule a virtual appointment.
- If you’re unable to reserve a virtual appointment or would rather meet with one of our team members in person to begin your application process, we also accept walk-ins at all of our career centers.
Electrical Training
Goodwill’s free Electrical training program is designed to prepare an entry-level candidate for the Electrical industry, without going through an entire degree program. The program is broken down into topics including: orientation to the electrical trade, electrical safety, introduction to electrical circuits, electrical theory, introduction to National Electrical Code, device boxes, hand bending, raceways and fittings, conductors and cables, basic electrical construction drawings, residential electrical services and electrical test equipment. This program is taught by National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certified instructors.
2024 Training Dates
| Instruction Dates | Instruction Days | Instruction Time |
| January 9 – March 28 | T, W, Th | 6 – 9:30 p.m. |
| June 3 – August 21 | M,W | 6 – 9:30 p.m. |
| September 24 – December 12 | T, W, Th | 6 – 9:30 p.m. |
Training Location
This program takes place in person at the Goodwill Construction Skills Training Center, our state-of-the-art training facility located in west Charlotte.
Certification Opportunities
If you successfully complete Goodwill’s free Electrical training program, you will receive the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) certification for Electrical Level 1.
Requirements for Completion
To successfully complete Goodwill’s Electrical training program, you must:
- Have at least an 85% attendance rate
- Achieve a passing score (70%) on all module tests
- Pass the Performance Profile tests for each module
Prerequisite
In order to enroll in Goodwill’s Electrical training program, you must first successfully complete Goodwill’s Construction Basics training program and obtain the NCCER CORE Certification.
Related Career Information
To find out more information about potential careers, trends, wages and benefits for those that complete this program, visit www.onetonline.org.
Wraparound Services
When you take one of our training programs, you get the added benefit of working with several of our teams to make sure you are fully prepared to take the next step and land a job! These teams are:
- Career Navigation team: each participant will be assigned a career navigator who provides ongoing career coaching and employability skills training such as developing your resume, crafting an elevator pitch, preparing for a job interview and more.
- Employer Engagement team: provides mock interview and employment assistance to all program participants by partnering with employers to facilitate employer-led training, job site tours, hiring events and direct job placements.
