Please join us in congratulating Braeden Stroman, the WECA Southern California Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship Class of 2025 Valedictorian, on his achievement!

During his apprenticeship, Braeden worked for WECA Member Contractor Bergelectric.

“The WECA Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship Program gave me the opportunity to learn both in the classroom and in the field. I appreciate the hands-on training over the past five years to help prepare me for any situation on a job site. The on-the-job training I received through Bergelectric was nothing more than great, especially getting to work with every aspect a commercial electrician would face: from underground, decks, finished trim, and everything in between,” Braeden said.

Braeden cited self-discipline, ability to remain focused and on-task, and asking classmates for help to understand topics better and to learn from each other’s in-the-field experiences as contributing factors to his Valedictorian achievement.

“The experience you get not just in class but in the field will teach you life lessons that will make you into a better and more productive employee and future leader,” Braeden said.

Braeden’s support system also helped him achieve his Valedictorian designation.

“I’d like to thank those who helped me get here: my beautiful girlfriend and daughter, my parents and brother, the foremen and leaders at Bergelectric, my fellow classmates, and the instructors and staff at WECA,” Braeden said.

In the future, Braeden plans to further his education to “lean into a career of higher responsibilities like a foreman or an estimating position.”

Congratulations on your hard work and accomplishment, Braeden! Thank you for continually demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and eagerness to learn in the WECA Southern California Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship Program. We look forward to seeing you continue to make your mark in the Southern California commercial electrical industry!