Home Depot Expands Pathways to Professionals Program: Free Electrician Training

Home Depot Expands Pathways to Professionals Program: Free Electrician Training

Want to be a professional electrician? Good news! Home Depot's Pathways to Professionals program offers free entry-level technical training in English and Spanish to those interested in pursuing or developing a career in a skilled trade. Participants can take advantage of on-demand content and get the training necessary to secure entry-level positions in skilled trades career paths, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall and painting.

The Path to Pro Skills program is a free, on-demand training program. The curriculum is designed to teach transferable soft and technical skills to succeed in the skilled trades.

Skills Foundations

Understand the benefits of a career in skilled trades

Learn how to start a trade

Stand out as a recruiting professional in the Path to Pro Network

Trade Essentials

Learn the basics of general construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting and more

Earn a certification of completion recognized by Home Depot Pros

Additional Training

Learn general safety and jobsite knowledge

Plan your career in the trades

Get business resources for trade professionals

Electrical Training

Electricians are responsible for maintaining the operation of electrical wires in our homes and cities. They are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial and residential electrical systems.

Requirements

Hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, analytical skills, problem solving, communication skills, technical skills

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair electrical problems

Plan and install electrical wiring and systems

Inspect, perform tests, and troubleshoot systems

Perform maintenance inspections

Follow safety procedures when using tools

Free Industry Training: Career Skills Training Programs

Discover the best job for you

Learn how to grow in the industry

Get resume and interview help

Learn about safety standards, material handling, and more

Technical Colleges: Experience Hands-On Training and Learn Practical Skills

Experience Hands-On Training and Learn Practical Skills

Choose a Two-Year Degree or Professional Certificate

Search schools and certification programs by name, state, or zip code

Improve your credentials and earn more in less time

Get professional certifications

Expand your learning: Additional training

Learn general safety and jobsite knowledge

Plan your industry career

Get business resources for trade professionals

Why Home Depot?

Home Depot and the Home Depot Foundation are committed to educating more skilled trades professionals and helping them find jobs in the home improvement industry through the Path to Pro program. With nearly 400,000 skilled trades jobs open nationwide, Home Depot can’t do it alone. Industry leaders like the Home Builders Institute (HBI), Construction Ready, the SkillPointe Foundation, and Atlanta Technical College (ATC) are helping Home Depot prepare skilled trades professionals for these jobs. Since the program’s launch, the Foundation’s skilled trades-focused partnerships have trained more than 44,000 participants and introduced more than 315,000 people to skilled trades, exceeding its commitment to train 20,000 people six years ahead of schedule.

In addition, the company has launched several new initiatives. From geo-targeted online resources and entry-level certificates to advanced training and even a platform to connect with the company’s professional customers, people now have more opportunities to pursue their career journey from start to finish. To learn more, visit PathtoPro.com.

How to Apply?

Develop your trade career with the Skills Pathway Program

The Skills Pathway is Home Depot's free, self-paced virtual training platform that lets you explore career options in the skilled trades.

All you need to register is your name and email address, or learn more at pathtopro.com. Start exploring entry-level trade education, improve your job-readiness skills, or take the next step in your trades career.