What Tools Do Electricians Need to Buy Before Getting a Job?
Overwhelmed by the cost of the tools you need for a job as a commercial electrician? Learn how to reduce your costs and get the tools you need.
Why Contractors are Turning to Hiring Services to Find Electricians
Electricians are one of the most sought-after classes of skilled labor in the United States, and employers nationwide are struggling to fill positions.
Displaced Warehouse Workers Have Vocational Rehabilitation Options
With Amazon and other retailers shifting to automated warehousing operations, and dozens of brick-and-mortar chains closing, warehouse workers face difficult choices. But there are funding opportunities to pay for training in a new career, like I-TAP's electrician training programs. Learn how I-TAP can help.
Former Toys R Us Employees Eligible for EDD California Training Benefits
With the bankruptcy of toy retailer Toys“R”Us, former employees will likely look to other retailers for new employment opportunities. But they are probably unaware of the EDD's California Training Benefits, which allow for the unemployed to obtain job training for new careers, such as I-TAP's electrical training.
How the 2017 Update to Title 24 Has Impacted Commercial Electrical Work
Title 24 is a set of building codes which mandate the use of high efficiency insulation, lighting, water heaters, and more in commercial buildings, and has profoundly affected electrical work in California.
I-TAP Has Been Approved for Title IV Funding – More Financial Aid Available!
I-TAP has been working on the re-approval process for some time now, and we’re happy to announce that we have officially been certified to receive Title IV funding again. This means that our electrical students have increased access to tuition assistance!
Rising California Energy Prices Will Drive Demand for Commercial Electricians
The ever-increasing cost of electricity is going to push California’s 900,000+ businesses to find a solution that only commercial electricians can provide.
Limited Time Opportunity for Young Adults to Obtain Federal Funding for Electrical Training
If you are between 18 and 24 years of age, take advantage of a limited time opportunity to get financial assistance from the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) for electrician training and schooling.
Electrical Employment Training Funding Available for Ex-Offenders
The State of California now offers funding for parolees wishing to go through workforce training, including I-TAP's electrician training program.
Employers Need More Electricians and Offer Excellent Wages
Construction companies and other businesses are scrambling to hire more electricians, which means higher wages for electrical journeymen.
Pay for Electrical School with the GI Bill
Veterans can use their GI Bill benefits to pay for vocational schooling like I-TAP's electrician apprenticeship program.
Fire Victims Can Pay for Electrical Training with Disaster Benefits
Victims of the Napa and Sonoma fires who lost their jobs can use government disaster and unemployment benefits to pay for electrical apprenticeship training at I-TAP.