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.