Electricity is required for just about every modern convenience we’ve come to love – TV, telephone, internet and lights. Electricians are the people who install, troubleshoot and fix problems with electricity.

Many electricians working in the professional world are doing so in the construction industry, where the demand for qualified electricians has grown over the last couple of years and is expected to continue to grow.

Most electricians are trained through apprenticeship programs that last 2 to 3 years. There also are technical and trade schools which offer degrees.