“I am in my second year as Year 1 instructor at HCECA and have really enjoyed teaching, using the provided curriculum along with help from the other instructors and staff. The students typically seem to be engaged and want to try to understand a topic that will help further them in their career.”

“I entered the HCECA program in 1988 shortly after being employed by Benfield Electric. I was fortunate enough to fall into a trade that I love and as a result then sought the training to go along with my passion. It led me to HCECA where the instructors and program had the same passion for the trade and the training.”

“I have really enjoyed being part of the electrical apprenticeship because it gives me the opportunity to learn skills that I can apply directly on the job. The teachers are very knowledgeable and do a great job explaining the material in a way that is easy to understand.”

“Teaching apprentices at the Harford County Electrical Apprenticeship Program is something I really enjoy. Being able to help develop the next generation of electricians and watch them grow in both their knowledge of the trade and as individuals is one of the most rewarding parts of it for me.”

“The HCECA program has allowed me to receive a quality foundation to build my electrical experience and knowledge. Gaining experience on the job while receiving a good foundational understanding of the field and on a day-to-day basis perform well.”

“Partnering with HCECA has been a game-changer for Quantum Controls, Inc. The apprentices we send there are receiving a top-tier education with structured classroom training and hands-on labs to further them in their careers.”

“If you are a female considering entering the electrical field, I want you to know that being an electrician is such a viable career as it allows you to have a good work life balance while you make a sustainable wage. Women tend to be more detail-oriented, so we pay attention to the very small but crucial details.”

“My experience at the Harford County Electrical Apprenticeship Program has been incredibly positive, with everyone being encouraging, supportive, and genuinely helpful from day one. On the job, I’ve been treated like an equal and truly feel like part of the team, and I love the camaraderie.”

“This program helped me build my knowledge and future career as an electrician, and I was continuously inspired by my instructors’ passion for and knowledge of the electrical trade. What I was learning in the classroom often related to what I was doing on the job which helped reinforce the material.”

“The HCECA Apprenticeship Program’s Master Electrician Exam Prep course came highly recommended among a group of my peers who had recently taken the exam. Between the reasonable cost of the course and the close distance to my home, this was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up.”

“The HCECA was my foundation. My instructors were not only career electricians, but had the experience to help me realize what else I could become; they gave me the life and business advice I needed to be successful in starting my own electrical & automation company.”

“The Harford County Electrical Apprenticeship program opened so many doors for me over the years. If not for my years at HCECA, I wouldn’t have had the perspective and mentoring that gave me the ability to navigate the best outcome of a career I could have possibly asked for.”