Electrical (Residential and Commercial)
Learn the fundamentals of the electrical trade from seasoned professionals! This program will help you to gain the knowledge needed for a rewarding career as an Electrician. There is a heavy emphasis on the National Electrical Code and Electrical Theory and its implementation in the workplace. Additionally, you’ll learn proper residential and commercial wiring techniques, safe work practices, trade math, blueprint reading, photovoltaics, wind energy and much, much more! (200 Hour Program)
Tuition
- Programs starting before June 30, 2026: $5,500*
- Programs starting after July 1, 2026: $5,800*
*Tuition assistance is available!
Tuition
- Programs starting before June 30, 2026: $5,500*
- Programs starting after July 1, 2026: $5,800*
Financial assistance may be available through ACCES-VR, DCC (prev. BETC)/SUNY Erie One Stop, NETC, the US Department of Veterans Affairs or other sources.
A $300 deposit is required to reserve your spot in this class.
- Tuition does not include steel toe work boots. These are the responsibility of the student to obtain. The approximate cost is $125 and is subject to change.
Admissions Requirements
- Transcripts. (Proof of a valid high school diploma, GED or college degree from the U.S. is required. HS diplomas with modified curriculum or individualized programs are not accepted.)
- Applicants who do not meet these requirements must complete an entrance exam. Please contact Rashada Jackson to schedule.
- A completed Registration Application.
- A $300 security deposit is required to reserve your spot in this class.
- A personal interview will be conducted.
Day Classes
July 6, 2026 to September 3, 2026
Monday through Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
September 8, 2026 to November 24, 2026
Monday through Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Workforce Development South Campus
950 Thruway Plaza Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Evening Classes
July 20, 2026 to October 15, 2026
October 19, 2026 to January 28, 2027
Monday through Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Workforce Development South Campus
950 Thruway Plaza Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Get Started Now!
Step 1: Apply here.
Step 2: Submit Your Transcripts. (Proof of a valid high school diploma, GED or college degree from the U.S.)
- Via email.
- In-person at or via US Mail to 1526 Walden Avenue, Suite 200, Cheektowaga, NY 14225, Attention: Student Services.
- If you do not have transcripts, please contact us.
Step 3: Secure funding.
- Financial assistance options are available here.
- Funding must be secured BEFORE the start of class. Funding can take up to four weeks to process, please DO NOT WAIT.
Step 4: Personal interview. The Program Coordinator will contact you to review your application.
Employment Outlook
Skilled electrical workers are in high demand throughout Western New York. Students completing our program can expect to find opportunities in a variety of workplace settings. Entry-level electrical workers can be found on construction projects and commercial facilities. For those who like a change of scenery, graduates may consider a job as service and repair technician or solar installer. Entry-level electrical workers can expect to earn $15 to $18 per hour. Examples of companies our graduates have worked for include Northeast Mechanical, Deltex, IPL, and Gordon & Zoerb Electrical.
Erie 1 BOCES also provides services such as placement assistance, resume writing and interview skills to help students in their search for a career as an entry-level electrical worker.
Contact Us
Tammy Ormsby
Senior Data Processing Clerk
(716) 821-7503
Email Tammy Ormsby
Annamaria Masucci
Coordinator, Trades and Manufacturing
(716) 821-7382
Email Annamaria Masucci
Rashada Jackson
Coordinator, Student Services
(716) 821-7088
Email Rashada Jackson