Spark Your Path in the Electrical Trades
Electrical trades power homes, businesses, and entire communities. At Centura College, you’ll build hands-on skills with real tools, equipment, and safety practices used in the field.
Find Your Path
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Virginia Electrical Trades Employment Snapshot

$61,245
Median wage
Construction Electricians

$77,060
Median wage
Electrical Lineworkers
Which Trade is Right for You?
Explore two paths in the electrical trades. Both require discipline, safety, and hands-on skill — and both allow you to support essential systems in your community.

Construction Electrician
Construction electricians work inside homes, businesses, and construction sites installing wiring, panels, fixtures, and electrical components.
This path is great if you:
- Like working on buildings and interior systems
- Prefer stable indoor environments
- Take pride in detail work and problem solving
- Want a trade that combines precision and hands-on work
Training includes:
Hands-on experience with wiring, circuits, safety procedures, equipment, and electrical systems used in construction environments.

Electrical Lineworker
Electrical lineworkers work outdoors installing, climbing, maintaining, and repairing electrical distribution systems that power entire communities.
This path is great if you:
- Don’t mind heights
- Thrive in active, physical roles
- Like being part of a crew
- Want a field grounded in pride, purpose, and service to community
Training includes:
Climbing, pole work, safety procedures, utility equipment, and electrical systems used in line work.
How We Train You
At Centura College, you learn by doing. Our hands-on approach means practicing with the same tools, equipment, and safety processes used in the field. Graduates also receive job placement assistance to support their search for opportunities after training.
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