At a glance: a hired-first apprenticeship for Austin, Killeen and Waco. You must be employed by a member contractor before classes begin; the chapter’s job-application service puts you in front of hiring members.
Status October 9, 2026: Closed
Every fact links to the program’s own page or file. Last checked: October 9, 2026.
How to get in
- Get your TDLR apprentice license. The chapter says it arrives by mail in 1 to 2 weeks. (pathway guide)
- Bring your license and driver’s license to the office, Monday to Thursday, 1 to 5 PM (application service hours). (source)
- Set a professional voicemail and wait for member contractors to call you for interviews. (pathway guide)
- Enroll in the open window: June 1 to August 31 and November 1 to December 31. Classes start every September. (source) (brochure)
Requirements, cost and schedule
| Item | What the program publishes |
|---|---|
| Requirements | 18 or older, diploma or GED, two forms of ID including a driver’s license, current TDLR license, Selective Service for men, DD214 for veterans. (source) (brochure) |
| Class | One night a week, 5 to 9 PM, 36 classes a school year; 70% minimum grade; no more than 3 absences a year. (source) (brochure) |
| Each year | At least 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. (source) |
| Raises | About US$1.20 each semester. (pathway guide) |
| Tuition | Not published. |
Worth knowing
Transportation
The chapter warns that depending on public transportation severely limits employment options. (source)
Veterans
IEC is certified by the VA so veterans can receive benefits. (brochure)
Contact
8868 Research Blvd., Ste 500, Austin, TX 78758 · (512) 832-1333 · toll free (877) 837-1333 · Monday to Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM. (source)
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Questions people ask
When is CenTex IEC open enrollment?
June 1 to August 31 and November 1 to December 31. Classes start every September.
How do I get hired through CenTex IEC?
Bring your TDLR apprentice license and driver’s license to the office during application service hours (Monday to Thursday, 1 to 5 PM); member contractors call applicants for interviews.
How much do CenTex IEC apprentices get in raises?
About US$1.20 each semester, according to the chapter’s pathway guide.
How many absences does CenTex IEC allow?
No more than 3 absences per school year.
Where are CenTex IEC classes?
In Austin, Killeen and Waco, one night a week from 5 to 9 PM.
Change log
October 9, 2026: page published from the program’s own pages and files, checked October 9, 2026. Next re-check: November 2026. Spot an error? Email hello@tsaielectro.com and we correct it within 48 hours.
