YOUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT.
IEC is a trade association that has been providing electrical training for over 40 years to more than 3,000 member contractors nationwide. Over 16,000 individuals are currently enrolled in our national training programs, offered at more than 50 training centers across the U.S. In the Kentuckiana area, approximately 350 students are enrolled in our Apprenticeship Programs.
⚡ Ready for Not Just a Job – But a Career?
Skilled electricians are in high demand, and the opportunities have never been greater. Electrical workers earn competitive wages, enjoy stable employment, and build long-term careers in a growing industry.
The most successful electricians are:
✔️ Self-starters
✔️ Detail-oriented
✔️ Committed to high-quality workmanship
✔️ Proud of the work they do
If you’re ready to take charge of your future and learn a trade that pays off – the electrical industry is ready for you. Information about our 4 year program and our 1 day Plug In program is below.
4 Year Apprentice Program
Our 4-Year Apprentice Program delivers comprehensive, hands-on training in the electrical trade, designed to prepare you for a successful and rewarding career.
Throughout the program, apprentices receive in-depth instruction in:
- Electrical systems and components
- Industry-standard safety protocols
- Advanced installation and troubleshooting techniques
This program blends classroom learning with on-the-job training provided by an IEC member contractor who sponsors the apprentice. This ensures apprentices not only understand the theory but also build the real-world skills needed on the job site.
By graduation, apprentices are fully prepared with the knowledge, experience, and certifications required to advance as journeymen electricians in the electrical construction industry.
The Apprenticeship Program Overview
The IEC Electrical Apprenticeship Program is a fully accredited program by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Kentucky Apprenticeship Council.
Approved by the U.S. Veterans Administration
Credit Hours
- Apprentices earn 51 applicable credit hours toward an Associate Degree through Jefferson Community and Technical College.
Curriculum
- The program includes classroom instruction in:
- The National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Electrical Theory
- Real-World Problem Solving and application-based scenarios
Employment Requirement
- Year 1 – The IEC of Kentuckiana will assist you in your job search for employment with an IEC Contractor.
- Years 2 through 4 of Apprenticeship school – All apprentices must be full-time employees of an IEC member contractor, who serves as their Apprenticeship Sponsor.
Class Schedule
- Apprentices attend class:
- one night per week for 39 weeks, from August through May (standard program), or
- two nights per week for 19 weeks from January through May (Midyear program).
Instruction Hours
- Each apprentice receives a minimum of 144 hours of instruction per year, over the course of 4 years.
Graduation
- Upon completion, apprentices graduate as fully trained Electricians. Many are also prepared to take the Master Electrician Exam and pursue their Master Electrician License.
To learn more, give us a call at (502) 493-1590 or request more information by clicking the button below.
Plug In Program
New to the trade? This is a 1-day, 7-hour program that serves as a fast-track into the Electrical Industry by providing valuable training to help potential apprentices start their careers off strong with an overview of the trade, safety, hands on- activities as well as resume and interview coaching!
Saturday 9:00am- 4:00pm
The program is hosted once a month on a Saturday.
Cost: $100
2026 Class date options:
- January 17th
- February 21st
- March 21st
- April 18th
- June 20th
- July 18th
- August 15th
- September 19th
- October 17th
- November 21st
APPRENTICE’S RESPONSIBILITY
ACADEMICS:
Class Attendance
- Regular attendance is essential for success in the program. Apprentices must complete the state-mandated minimum of 144 classroom hours each year. If an apprentice’s absences make it impossible to meet the 144-hour requirement, they will be required to repeat the school year or will be dismissed from the program.
Academic Performance
- A minimum average of 70% must be maintained each year to advance to the next level of training/next year’s class.
- Commitment in the classroom is just as important as performance on the job site — both are key to becoming a successful electrician.
WORK ETHIC:
At IEC, we hold our apprentices to the highest standards of professionalism while employed with one of our trusted contractors.
- We expect every apprentice to consistently demonstrate:
- Punctuality
- Reliability
- Safety Awareness
- Initiative
- A Positive Attitude
These core attributes are essential to your success as an IEC Apprentice – both in the classroom and on the job site.
OPPORTUNITY
Becoming an electrician is a smart, future-proof career choice. As our world grows more dependent on electrical and automated systems, the demand for skilled electricians continues to rise. With a projected shortage of electrical workers nationwide, job opportunities in the electrical construction industry are at an all-time high.
Best of all – this is a career that can’t be outsourced. Electricians are essential, local, and in demand now more than ever.
Enrollment for 2026 Mid-Year Class
FULL/CLASS IS CLOSED
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
SELF-SPONSORED STUDENTS
- Year 1 – You will pay tuition. The IEC of Kentuckiana will assist your job search to find employment with an IEC Contractor. You are considered a Self-Sponsored Apprentice until a member contractor begins to pay for your school.
- During Years 2 through 4 – You must be a full-time employee of an IEC member contractor, who serves as your Sponsor.
FULL/CLASS IS CLOSED
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR-SPONSORED STUDENTS
Member-Sponsored Students are employed by a Company that is a member of the IEC when they begin school. This employer sponsors the Apprentice.
📍 Location:
- IEC Training Facility
- 1810 Plantside Drive
- Louisville, Kentucky 40299
