Join WECA at an Apprenticeship Programs Open House in Sacramento or San Diego in Celebration of National Apprenticeship Week 2026!

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This April 28th, WECA is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026 with two Open House events at our Sacramento and San Diego Training Facilities! Please join us for these fun and informative April events that just might be your first step into your future career!

WECA Sacramento Open House

Tuesday, April 28th

2:30 to 4:30 PM

3695 Bleckely St.

Rancho Cordova, CA 95655

 

WECA San Diego Open House

Tuesday, April 28th

12:30 to 2:30 PM

6212 Ferris Sq.

San Diego, CA 92121
 

At these WECA Apprenticeship Program Open Houses, you'll:

• Learn more about WECA's state and federally-approved Apprenticeship programs
• Tour the training facility
• See lab demos
• Meet WECA instructors and staff
• Get your individual questions answered
• Learn about the application process
• And more!

We encourage you to pre-register for your chosen event ahead of time to secure your spot, but will also accept walk-ins on the day of the event if space allows. Pre-registration will allow you to receive event reminders and updated event information.

Apprenticeship means you get paid to learn. It's a path to a great, skilled career, without having to take on any college debt.

Please RSVP here for the WECA Sacramento Open House!

Please RSVP here for the WECA San Diego Open House!
 

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San Diego

Wednesday, April 29th at WECA's Salt Lake Region Training Center/Utah Headquarters


 

WECA Utah Open House and Mixer

When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Time: 2:00 to 3:30 PM

Where: WECA Salt Lake Region Training Center/Utah HQ

2511 S. Redwood Rd., Ste. 22

Woods Cross, UT 84047

 

Join WECA at our Salt Lake City Region Training Center and Utah Headquarters for an open house and mixer in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week 2026, on Wednesday, April 29th from 2:00 to 3:30 PM.

Join us for an afternoon of networking and insight into how WECA Utah is building the next generation of skilled electricians through our industry-leading Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship program.

This special event welcomes prospective apprentices and anyone interested in WECA contractor membership, Utah community partners, workforce development and grant partners, policy makers supporting apprenticeship programs, industry advocates, and any other interested members of our community.

Enjoy meeting the WECA team and our greater Utah community, touring our state-of-the-art learning facilities, and learning more about the WECA Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship Program for Utah.

We look forward to hosting you at our open house and mixer. To help us plan for the event, please pre-register. You'll receive event reminders and any updated event information. (No chance to RSVP? We'll still be happy to see you on the day of the event.)

Register for the WECA Utah Open House and Mixer here!

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Meet Some of the Women Succeeding in WECA's Apprenticeship and Training Programs
 

Watch: Spotlight on Kamryn Butler, WECA Utah Commercial Electrical Apprentice



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Watch: Spotlight on Laura Phun, WECA California Commercial Electrical Apprentice



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Watch: Spotlight on Jaklyn Puerto, WECA Utah Commercial Electrical Apprentice



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Read: Spotlight on Nikki Elmer, WECA Electrician Trainee



 

“Electricity isn’t going anywhere, so learning how to work with it will be a good investment,” says Nikki Elmer, who is currently enrolled in WECA’s Electrician Trainee Certificate Program.

Nikki is pursuing a career in the electrical industry to ensure that she has a dynamic career with longevity and stability.

“I’ve always enjoyed active jobs, being on my feet, and customer service, and in this field, you get all of that,” she says.

Of being a woman in the electrical industry, Nikki says “It’s interesting to be in such a male-dominated industry as a woman. I am grateful to the people I have worked with directly, who have not treated me differently because I am a woman. I think there is something to prove being a woman in terms of being able to do the work. Thankfully, the guys I have worked with have all wanted to see me succeed and have fostered my learning on the job.”

Nikki also encourages more women to join the electrical industry because “It’s a great skill to have and know, there are a lot of growth opportunities, and why let the guys have all the fun? Seeing more women in the field creates community, which will provide a new image of what an electrical career can look like for young kids.”

Learning online through GetWired classes in WECA’s Electrician Trainee Program has also been fun and rewarding for Nikki.

“So far WECA has been great,” says Nikki. “I hadn’t been to school in a long time and getting back into the routine of studying and class has been a lot of fun. My instructor has been super responsive to questions and patient with his explanations.”

Thank you, Nikki, for working toward your Electrician Trainee Program Certificate with WECA and for continuing to pave the way for more women to join the electrical workforce!

 

 

Women in Construction Week 2026 was one for the books! We hosted our 2026 Women in Construction Week Open House at our California headquarters in Rancho Cordova on March 4th, and were thrilled to celebrate women in construction and spotlight WECA's apprenticeship and training programs, facility, and women in our apprenticeship and electrician trainee certificate programs with so many members of the community.

"Attendees were great and they were all really engaged," said Ricky Nguyen, WECA's Workforce Development Supervisor. "We even had one that is currently in the ET program travel all the way from Riverside to attend. We started with an introduction of WECA and then took them to Randy's low voltage lab, where he showed them around. We then came back to the auditorium, where our third-year apprentice Tyana LaBranch spoke about her experience at WECA and we opened up the room for questions. After, LaKeal did a commercial demo for the attendees. We then closed it out with a PowerPoint and Q&A session."

Thank you to everyone who attended the open house and to everyone who celebrated women in construction, online and in real life, this month!

 

WECA Low Voltage Apprenticeship Instructor Randy Rivera sent some pics and shares with us that the WECA Low Voltage program POE (Power-over-Ethernet) Camera Labs have been getting an upgrade, giving our apprentices an improved hands-on experience with realistic, modern networked security systems. The improved setup allows our apprentices to practice configuring, addressing, and troubleshooting IP cameras using industry-standard Power-over-Ethernet equipment. The goal of the upgrade is to give our apprentices more technical confidence in the field as we prepare them for these systems they'll encounter on job sites.

Late Fees Waived!
 

GetWired 201 Instructor-Led with Onsite In-Person Labs

Starts April 7th


 

GetWired 201 Introduction to Alternating Current, Branch Circuits, and Feeder/Service Calculations

GetWired 201 is designed for students who have completed the 100 Series successfully, or for experienced electricians who want to refresh their knowledge of electrical theory and expand their skills.

You will review content covered in 104 and expand on theories and applications taught in the 100 Series. You will gain practice in making a variety of calculations for:

• Branch circuit loads for single and multi-family dwellings
• Service entrance conductors using optional methods
• Peak to peak voltage

Topics covered in the course include:

• Finding information in the NEC
• Conductor comparisons and resistance
• Branch circuits and feeders
• Make up and box fill calculations – hands-on-lab
• Introduction to service calculations
• Magnetic induction
• Dwelling load calculations
• Services

 

• Total class hours available: 36
• Standard Tuition Fee: $349

Enroll in GetWired 201 Instructor-Led with Onsite In-Person Labs

Starting April 7th!

Prefer to take GetWired 201 as an instructor-led course with an online lab component? Check it out here.

Prefer to take GetWired 201 on your own time, at your own pace? We offer GetWired 201 as a self-paced course, too.

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GetWired 202 Instructor-Led with Onsite In-Person Labs
Starts April 6th


 

GetWired 202 Three-Phase Electrical Systems, Conductors and Overcurrent Protection, Grounding, Wiring Methods, Basic Trigonometry and Vectors

GetWired 202 expands on the concepts and skills built in the 201 courses. Topics covered include:

• Conductors and overcurrent protection
• Types of three-phase transformers
• Three-phase transformer calculations and connections
• Grounding
• Wiring methods
• Basic trigonometry and vectors
• Sizing branch circuits – hands-on-lab

 

• Total class hours available: 36
• Standard Tuition Fee: $389

Enroll in GetWired 202 Instructor-Led with Onsite In-Person Labs

Starting April 6th!

Prefer to take GetWired 202 as an instructor-led course with an online lab component? Check it out here.

Prefer to take GetWired 202 on your own time, at your own pace? We offer GetWired 202 as a self-paced course, too.

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GetWired 203 Instructor-Led with Onsite In-Person Labs

Starts April 7th


 

GetWired 203 Raceway Systems, Switchboards and Panelboards, DC Motors, Three-Phase Alternators and Motors

GetWired 203 expands on skills built in the 202 courses. Topics covered include:

• Wiring materials
• Raceway systems and cable assemblies
• Switchboards and panelboards
• DC motors
• Three-phase alternators and motors
• Equipment for general use
• Lighting automation – hands-on-lab

 

• Total class hours available: 39
• Standard Tuition Fee: $389

Enroll in GetWired 203 Instructor-Led with Onsite In-Person Labs

Starting April 7th!

Prefer to take GetWired 203 as an instructor-led course with an online lab component? Check it out here.

Prefer to take GetWired 203 as an instructor-led course on your own time, at your own pace? We offer GetWired 203 as a self-paced course, too.

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GetWired 204 Instructor-Led with Onsite In-Person Labs

Starts April 6th


 

GetWired 204 Transformers, Special Locations and Single-Phase Motors
 

GetWired 204 expands on skills taught in the 203 courses. Topics covered include:

• Transformers
• Special locations
• Hazardous locations
• Healthcare facilities
• Places of assembly
• Commercial garages and motor fuel dispensing facilities
• Motors, generators, A/C and refrigeration and fire pumps
• Series-parallel circuits
• Basic lighting control – hands-on-lab
• Single-phase motors

 

• Total class hours available: 39
• Standard Tuition Fee: $389

Enroll in GetWired 204 Instructor-Led with Onsite In-Person Labs

Starting April 6th!

Prefer to take GetWired 204 as an instructor-led course with an online lab component? Check it out here.

Prefer to take GetWired 204 on your own time, at your own pace? We offer GetWired 204 as a self-paced course, too.

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