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.

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Virginia Electrical Trades Employment Snapshot

$61,245

Median wage

Construction Electricians

$77,060

Median wage

Electrical Lineworkers

Source: Virginia Office of Education Economics

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.

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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.

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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.

Your Next Step

Whether you choose construction electrician or electrical lineworker training, Centura College helps you build real skills with real equipment — and start your path into the electrical trades. 

 Take the next step.

Get Program Info

Your Next Step

Whether you choose construction electrician or electrical lineworker training, Centura College helps you build real skills with real equipment — and start your path into the electrical trades. 

 Take the next step.

Get Program Info

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