Category: Electrician careers, career change & licensing

Are Electricians Safe From AI? What BLS and O*NET Show

BLS projects electrician employment to grow 9 percent from 2025 to 2035, while O*NET lists physical, diagnostic and code-based tasks.

Updated 2026-10-18 · Read the article ›

Not Selected for an Electrical Apprenticeship? How to Check Retest Rules and Reapply

See Austin and West Texas retest wording, plus West Texas reapplication guidance, with a free checklist.

Updated 2026-10-22 · Read the article ›

Hot Texas Job Sites: Water, Rest and Shade for an Electrical Apprentice

For heat exposure lasting 2 hours or less, NIOSH says to drink 1 cup of water every 15 to 20 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-22 · Read the article ›

Journeyman Exam Special Occupancies, PV and EV: Which Article Comes First

Journeyman exam special occupancies, PV and EV: open the setting's own article first, 514 fuel dispensing, 680 pools, 690 PV, 625 EV and 700 emergency.

Updated 2026-10-17 · Read the article ›

Waiting for an Electrical Apprenticeship Spot in Texas: Paid Work and Prep While You Wait

Find Texas apprentice-license rules, apprenticeship openings, test-prep guidance, and a monthly budget gap calculator.

Updated 2026-10-22 · Read the article ›

Texas Electrician License Reciprocity: Check Your State and Apply

Check TDLR reciprocity for your master or journeyman electrician license, then use the application for that license type.

Updated 2026-10-17 · Read the article ›

Electrician Tool Theft in Texas: Record Serial Numbers and Report It the Right Way

Write down serial numbers before anything goes missing. San Antonio police call the serial number the most important detail. Free serial list maker.

Updated 2026-10-22 · Read the article ›

Electrical Apprenticeship Ranking List Explained: Why Your Rank Can Move Up or Down

Austin says rankings may move up or down as each application process changes the list. Compare two rank numbers with a free tool.

Updated 2026-10-22 · Read the article ›

Hurt on the Job as an Electrical Apprentice in Texas: How to Report It and Get Help

Timing can depend on when you knew it was work-related.

Updated 2026-10-17 · Read the article ›

Electrical Apprentice: How to Check Your Own Work Before You Call It Done

Programs review your work through hour reports and employer evaluations. Check your own work first with this free end-of-task checklist.

Updated 2026-10-17 · Read the article ›