StrataTech Education Group (StrataTech), an operator of skilled trade schools, recently announced the launch of its new electrical technologies program. The seven-month program is designed to train and prepare students for entry-level or trainee positions in the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industries. It will be available exclusively at the new Tulsa Welding School (TWS) Dallas Metro campus.
The new electrical technologies program is designed to address the growing demand for electrification in residential and commercial buildings. It will include specific courses in emerging electrical applications such as security systems, home automation and home entertainment systems. The program will also offer courses in solar technology, motors, lighting, and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
This new program comes at a time when the United States is experiencing a growing demand for skilled electricians. In 2022, President Biden passed the Inflation Reduction Act that aimed to help Americans electrify their homes, purchase electric vehicles and install solar panels. However, according to Rewiring America, up to 70% of single-family homes in the nation may need to upgrade their electrical panels to accommodate a fully electrified house. Employment for electricians in the U.S. is expected to grow to 761,400 by 2031, according to O*NET Online.
Enrollment for the electrical technologies program is now open with the first cohort of students starting classes Sep. 18, 2023. For more information on the new TWS Dallas Metro campus and programs available, visit tws.edu/dallas.
